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Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements Collaborators
This work was sponsored by Philip Mattson and Kai-Dee Chu from the Satoshi Tadokoro, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate, Tom Haus, Los Angeles Fire Dept. & CA-TF1, CA
through an interagency agreement with the National Institute of Tetsuya Kimura, Nagoaka Univ. of Technology, Nagoaka, Japan
Parry Boogard, Valley Regional Fire Authority & WA-TF1, WA
Standards and Technology (NIST). Bob Gann, CDPS COE for Aerial Technology Fire Fighting, CO
Clint Arnett, TEEX/Disaster City & TX-TF1, TX
The NIST Team includes: Andy Olesen, Canadian Explosives Technicians Assoc., Canada
George Hough, Fire Dept. of New York City & NY-TF1, NY
Adam Jacoff, Raymond Sheh, Kamel Saidi, Tom Prentice, Reveille Peak Ranch, Burnet, TX
Kenny Kimble, and Ann Virts. Jim Ingledue, Virginia Beach Fire Dept. & VA-TF2, VA
Michael Leo, Fire Department of New York City, NY
Mark Hundley, Virginia Beach Fire Dept. & VA-TF2, WA
Dozens more people have contributed to the development and Luke Bergan, New South Whales Police Dept., Sydney, Australia
validation of these test methods. They include FEMA urban search and Michael O’Shea, FAA UAS Integration Office (formerly U.S. DOJ)
rescue task force teams, firefighters, law enforcement, collaborating Katie Thielmeyer, Woodlawn Fire Dept. OH
Martin Hutchings, Sacramento Sheriff & IAB, CA
test facilities, other civilian and military organizations, and commercial Oliver Huke, RACE Test Facility, UKAEA, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
manufacturers. There are far too many to mention, but some of the John Delaney, Arlington County Fire, Dept., & IAB, VA
ongoing (non-commercial) collaborators are listed below, roughly in
Mike Marino, Prince George’s County Fire Dept. & IAB, MD
order of their involvement:
Coitt Kessler, Austin Fire Dept., TX
Disclaimer Chris Sadler, York County Fire Dept., VA
Commercial equipment shown in this document are for illustrative
Andy Moore, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
purposes only. This does not imply recommendation or endorsement by
the National Institute of Standards and Technology, nor does it imply Al Frazier, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Dept., ND
that the products identified are necessarily the best available for the
Ben Miller, CDPS COE for Aerial Technology Fire Fighting, CO
purpose.
Mark Blanks, Virginia Tech University, VA
Measurement Units Daniele Nardi, Sapienza Universita di Roma, Italy
The International System of Units (a.k.a. SI Units) and U.S. Customary
Units (a.k.a. Imperial Units) are used throughout this document. Max Delo, ESF-13, U.S. Marshals Service, DOJ
Approximate equivalents in each system of units enable use of readily Bryan Gillespy, ESF-13, U.S. Marshals Service, DOJ
available materials in different countries. This avoids excessive
purchasing and fabrication costs. The differences between the stated Gabriele Ferri, NATO CMRE, Italy
unit dimensions are insignificant for comparison of test method results, Howie Stockhowe, Virginia Beach Fire Dept, Virginia Beach, VA
so each set of units are considered standard for the purposes of these
test methods. Tony Galladora, Montgomery County Police, MD
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Table of Contents
Test Method Introduction Open Test Lane Usage Open Test Lane Fabrication
• Project Overview…………………. 4 • Omni Bucket Stands ……….… 52 • Stowing and Transport …. 79
• Ground Robot Tests ………..…. 8 • Bucket Alignments ………….… 53 • Omni Bucket Stands ……… 81
• Underwater ROV Tests ..……. 13 • Visual Acuity Targets ………… 54 • Washer Head Screws ……. 82
• Related Awards …………..……. 16 • Conduct Tests Two Ways …… 55 • White/Black Buckets ……… 83
• sUAS Open Test Lane…………. 17 • Easy Set Up ……………………… 57 • Sticker Acuity Targets ……. 84
• Fabrication & Stowing……. 21 • Choose Lane Spacing ………… 61 • Disk Inserts …………………… 85
• Circuit Training with Scores 24 • Various Flight Altitudes …… 62 • Leveling Feet …………..….… 86
• Concurrent Evaluations…. 29 • Position Test ……………………. 63 • Leg Extensions .……….….… 87
• sUAS Obstructed Test Lane …32 • Traverse Test ……………………. 64 • Launch/Land Platform …… 78
• sUAS Confined Test Lane …. 38 • Orbit Test …………………………. 65 • Sensor Panels …………….…. 91
• Sensor, Latency, Comms …… 40 • Spiral Test …………………………. 66 • Miscellaneous Items ……… 93
• Repeatable Scenarios ….…… 45 • Recon Test ………………………… 67 • Helpful Tools ………………… 94
• Comparing Scores……………... 46 • Point and Zoom Cameras ….. 68
• Minimum Thresholds…. 35 • Concurrent Lanes ……………… 69
• Standards Committees..36 • Related Scenarios ……………… 71
• Credentialing ……………. 37
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z 3
AL
ALT S
IG
N
S
2
S
1
SS | END
START
12
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E
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Posit
DE
2(S)
4
Traverse
ITU
ALT
z
(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
S
z S
3
DE
ITU S
ALT
2
S
1
END
S RT |
STA
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E
rse
S
e
4
Trav 5(S)
ALT
ITU
DE
S S
3
S
2
END
S
1
S RT |
STA
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E
4
t
Orbi
DE S 5(S)
ITU
ALT
S
3
S
2
1
S | END
START
FL
IG
CCW
HT zz
LIN
E CCW
zz CW
CW SS
CCW
zz
CCW
l
44
Spira
zz CW
CW
T
IGHHT
FREEE
FR
FLIG
EFL
zz SS
33
LAND
LAND
SS
22
SS
11
SS
z
FLFLIG
CCW
IG H
HT T L
LININE
E
ALIGN
NO
N-S
TO
LINE P
TER
E CEN S
LAN
THE
VER
TOP
EL O
Reco
LEV
4
-S
ND
HT A
NON
P
AIG
-STO
STR N
FLY ON
z CW
NON
-S
TO 5(S)
TOP
NO P
-S
N
-ST
NON
OP
DE X
ITU
z 3
AL
ALT S
IG
N
S
2
S
1
SS | END
START
12
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E
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Posit
DE
2(S)
4
Traverse
ITU
ALT
z
(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
S
z S
3
DE
ITU S
ALT
2
S
1
END
S RT |
STA
BOUNDARY
RADIUS: 10 m (30 ft)
LANE SPACING
rse
S
e
4
10 m (30 ft)
Trav 5(S)
DE
S S
3
BOUNDARY (+50%)
ITU
ALT
S
2
S
1
± 15 m (45 ft) END
LANE 6
S RT |
STA
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E
BOUNDARY 4
t
Orbi
DE S 5(S)
ITU
ALT
S
3
BOUNDARY
BOUNDARY
BOUNDARY
BOUNDARY
BOUNDARY
S
S
2
LANE SPACING S
START
| END
1
3 m (10 ft)
FL
IG
CCW
HT zz
CCW
BUFFER ZONE
BUFFER ZONE
BUFFER ZONE
BUFFER ZONE
BUFFER ZONE
BUFFER ZONE
LIN
E
BOUDARY (+50%) zz CW
CW SS
l
44
Spira
zz CW
CW
LAND
LAND
SS
22
SS
11
SS
z
FLFLIG
CCW
IG H
HT T L
LININE
E
ALIGN
NO
N-S
TO
LINE P
TER
TOP
EL O
Reco
LEV
4
-S
ND
HT A
NON
P
AIG
-STO
STR N
z CW
NON
-S
TO 5(S)
TOP
NO P
-S
N
-ST
NON
OP
DE X
ITU
z 3
AL
ALT S
IG
N
S
2
S
1
SS | END
START
12
FL
Posit
DE
2(S)
4
Traverse
ITU
ALT
z
(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
S
z S
3
DE
ITU S
ALT
2
S
1
END
S RT |
STA
FL
e
4
v
1–4
LEFT 1B TOP
HANDLE
1C BACK
Tra 5(S)
FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT DE
S S
3
(4) OMNI STANDS
“A” BUCKET ITU
ALWAYS POINTING
ALT
S
TOWARD THE
2
(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM
END
S
1
LIN
E S RT |
TER STA
BUCKET STANDS
7(S)
CEN FL
IG
HT
LIN
E
6(S) t
4
Orbi
WHITEBOARD INFO DIGITAL CLOCK ALT
ITU
DE S 5(S)
DE
PILOT & AIRCRAFT DATE/&
DATE TITIME
T CO PILO M E 5(S) S
S
3
S
2
1
S | END
START
FL
IG
CCW
HT zz
LIN
E CCW
(S)
DE 7
ALT
ITU
zz CW
CW SS
CCW
zz
CCW
l
(S)
44
Spira
DE 6
ALT
ITU zz CW
CW
(S)
DE 5
ITU
ALT
T
IGHHT
FREEE
FR
FLIG
EFL
zz SS
33
LAND
LAND
LA
SS
22
UN
H SS
11
IT
W GET 2(S) • 7(S) altitude
SS
z
CH
FLFLIG
CCW
G R
IG H
HT T L
LININE
/L
IN TA
E
D
6(S) altitude
AN
S
•
ALIGN
N
LA DIU
NO
(S) N-S
D
DE 2
TO
LINE P
ITU TER
E
ALT
4 E CEN
A
PL
LAN S
THE
AR R R
VER
TOP
EL O
Reco
AT
5(S) altitude
LEV
4
•
-S
ND
HT A
NON
U DE S 50FT
P
E
AIG
-STO
ITU STR N
ALT
SQ NT
FO
FLY ON
z CW
NON
-S
TO 5(S)
TOP
P
IN CE
NO
RM
-S
N
-ST
NON
OP
8
2(S) altitude
10FT
•
4 2IN 3 ITU
DE X
z 3
AL
ALT S
IG
N
10FT
CENTERLINE
1 2 2
S
10FT
1 S
1
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPETAPE
MEASURING
• S altitude
END
10FT T| END SS
START
|
STAR
12
FL
FL IG
HT
IG LIN
HT E
LIN
E
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20 FT SPACING
(VARIABLE)
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SAFE PROXIMITY
2D (LOW) 2B (LOW)
AV
OI
D
• MAN/PAY 8 Ground Tasks
3A–3B–3C–3D, REPEAT… 4B N D TASKS
2.5 Laps – 10 Positions – 20 Buckets GROU 3B
3A
4C
• MAN/PAY 9 Wall Tasks UA L B UCKET 1B 3C
D ENT
4A–4B–4C–4D, REPEAT… ALIGNM 3D
2.5 Laps – 10 Positions – 20 Buckets T
20 F
• MAN/PAY 10 Sequence Tasks (Wall, Ground, Post)
1A–4A–4B-3A–3B–2A–2B–2C–2D–3C–3D–4C–4D Shown here set up in open space but can
10 Positions – 20 Buckets
be up against a structure to fly through
T doors/windows in a scenario as well.
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LAU
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IG
HT
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least the outer concentric C target two stands away.
7FT 7FT
7FT
6 FT
CENTER TO CENTER
5 FT TO GROUND
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1.5 M (5 FT)
ADJUSTABLE
F T)
20
6 M(
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Indoor Environments
Confined Test Lane
• Exact same Obstructed Test Lane at half scale. Uses 10 cm
(4 in) diameter, 1-quart cups fitted with stickers.
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Indoor Environments
Confined Test Lane
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Indoor Environments
METAL BUCKETS
BLEND INTO THE ENVIRONMENT Confined Test Lane
Standard Disaster Response Robot Challenge and Plant Disaster Prevention Challenge, World Robot Summit, Japan
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Evaluate Sensors
Precise Distance to Targets
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ACUITY
Visual, Color, Motion, Thermal Acuity Interface Streamed Recovered
Measured as Interface (live), Streamed (delayed), and Recovered (removable media) LIVE BETTER BEST
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Evaluate Sensors
Precise Distance to Targets
Heated reptile pads or hand warmers behind laser cut or drilled facades
(Indoor or outdoor use – typical sticker targets warmed by the sun also work)
An array of Concentric C thermal targets Concentric Cs laser cut into MDF with a reptile Drill Holes (1in, 1/2in, 1/4in) through plastic disks
placed throughout a scenario (needs power). heater. A metal backing helps diffuse the heat. with hand warmers heating a metal disk backing.
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LIGHTED IN FIELD
ROOTOP
OBSTACLE / SUNNY
RECESSED
OPEN / SHADY
FLUSH
OPEN / SUNNY
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Thermal Acuity
Inside Buckets
Position accuracy for range to target Inspect objects of interest Identify objects Measure additional
using lighted buckets (red or white) using lighted buckets (red or white) lighted from the aircraft sensor capabilities
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ROOTOP
OBSTACLE / SUNNY
RECESSED
OPEN / SHADY
FLUSH
CONFINED
OPEN / SUNNY
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• Measure everybody repeatedly over time and graph the results to help people understand their strengths and
weaknesses. Then set minimum thresholds relative to the average or “expert” scores. Or adopt other
organization’s thresholds as a central credentialing reference.
• At deployment time, each organization needs to consider their airspace restrictions, environmental variables,
and mission complexity (night ops, BVLOS, etc.) to select a pilot and aircraft that’s likely to succeed.
Example proficiency data shown from bomb squads in ground robot tests
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Qualitative Task Performance Levels: Quantitative Measures Thresholds Set By Any Organization
Possible Examples Based on Airspace, Mission Complexity, Environment, etc.)
4) PROFICIENT
• Can do the complete task quickly and accurately. Organization or Mission “A” Pass/Fail
• Can tell or show others how to do the task. 80-100%
(maybe populated, obstructed area, windy, night, etc.)
3) COMPETENT
• Can do all parts of the task. Organization or Mission “B” Pass/Fail
• Needs only a spot check of completed work. 60-79% (maybe populated, open area, windy, daytime, etc.)
2) PARTIALLY PROFICIENT
• Can do most parts of the task. Organization or Mission “C” Pass/Fail
• Needs only help on hardest parts.
40-59% (maybe rural, open area, calm, daytime, etc.)
1) LIMITED
• Can do simple parts of task.
• Needs to be told or shown how to do most of task.
20-39%
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Purpose
S = SPACING 10(S) LENGTH S, 2(S), 5(S) ALTITUDES 20 FT (6 M)
LEFT 1B
1–4
TOP
HANDLE
1C BACK POSITION TEST ALTITUDE
FRONT 1A
“A” BUCKET
ALWAYS POINTING
TOWARD THE
1D RIGHT
(4) OMNI STANDS
S = 3 m (10 ft) 30 m (100 FT) 3, 6, 15 m (10, 20, 50 ft)
• Hold Position and Rotate
(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
TER
LIN
E
S = 6 m (20 30 m (20, 40, 100 ft)
BUCKET STANDS
CEN
• Designated hover
Homeland Security altitudes
Applications; are scalable
Response Robots
ALTITUDE
to the optics
(E54.09). They of
arethe
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referenced as Job
Performance Requirements in the National Fire
• Altitudes are equal to the ground
CH
LAND
UN
Protection Association Standard for Small
LA
distance between bucket stands.
LA
Bucket Stand #3
STAND 3
UN
IT
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G R STAND 2
Safety Operations (NFPAstands
2400). apart to any
/L
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LA DIU
D
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Spacing
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paths.
CENTERLINE
1 Launch/Land FLIGHT LINE
TS
CKE HE
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A TO W
BU
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T
“A” ARD AND
H/L NE
ONLY THE NUMBERS
CHANGE FOR EACH 1A
IN T U N TERLI OMNI BUCKET STAND
PO LA CEN
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BR
M
OK
PL
ET
EN
EE
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DG
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53
IN CE
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1
Visual Acuity Targets
100-300
OpenFT MEASURING
Test Lane TAPE
TOP
(T)
TOP LEFT ( TL ) ( TR ) TOP RIGHT
1A
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A
LEFT ( L ) ( R ) RIGHT
AD 1 point100-300 FT MEASURING
gap shown inTAPE
A 1 point per successfully aligned image
SCORE UP TO 20 POINTS
per correct
SCORE UP TO 100 POINTS
the image
D
CO
CO
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TOP
BR
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P E R IT Y
M
P1
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PL
(T)
PL
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1A
ET
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ACU
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1A
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BL
1A
Nested Landolt C Vision Test Chart
GR
BL
NO
AC
CH A
EE
AC
1A 1A
N
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N
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TA
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P1
AL
( R ) RIGHT
LA
LEFT ( L )
RI
DG
DG
IG
LIG
NG
E
NE
E
LEAVE CARRY HANDLE ON TOP BUCKET
NE
D
Gap size (mm) Gap size (inches) Equivalent Avg. Human vision at 6 m (20 ft)
40 mm 1.58 in 4.5 %
16 mm 0.63 in 11 %
6.4 mm 0.25 in 28 %
2.6 mm 0.10 in 70 %
#3
1.0 mm 0.04 in 180 %
0.41 mm 0.016 in 440 %
For accurate calibration, the outer diameter of the largest Landolt C optotype should be 200 mm (7.9 in).
(B)
tickers inside each bucket have a GREEN
OMNI INSCRIBED RING
BUCKETS ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED BOTTOM
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Easy Fabrication
Open Test Lane
2 Gallon Buckets – Printed Stickers – Stowable and Transportable
1–41
FLUSH WITH TOP
POST
TOP
LEFT 1B TOP
HANDLE
1C BACK
LEFT 1B HANDLE
1C BACK
FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT
A
A
1A (4) OMNI STANDS
“A” BUCKET
FRONT
ALWAYS POINTING
TOWARD THE 1D RIGHT
(4)(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
E
TS RLIN
CKE HETE
INT UN
PO LA
BU CTEN
“A” ARD ND
ALL TOW H/LA
C
CEN
TER
LIN
E
ONLY THE NUMBERS
CHANGE FOR EACH
OMNI BUCKET STAND BUCKET STANDS
WHITEBOARD
WHITEBOARD INFO
CAPTURES DIGITAL
DIGITAL CLOCK
CLOCK CAPTURES 1A
MAKEPILOT E
& AIRCRAFT DA|TTIME
DATEE/& TIME
| MODEL |C D
CONFIG
O DATE (SYNCED)
TIME
PILOT
S
LEG
ACUITY TARGET
FOR ALIGNMENT 2A
LA
ITH
12 INCH RADIUS W GET
CH
G R
/L
D
AN
N S
LA DIU
D
E A
PL
24 INCH 0R 48 INCH R R
AT
Q
S N
IN CE
RM
PLATFORM 8
4 2IN
CENTERLINE
1
CENTERLINE
MEASURING
MEASURING
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPE
TAPETAPE PRINT TARGET STICKERS PERCH ACUITY TARGETS STOW LANES IN STACKS TRANSPORT IN GOLF BAGS
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(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM
E
LIN
TER
BUCKET STANDS
CEN
WHITEBOARD INFO
DE
PILOT & AIRCRAFT
DIGITAL CLOCK
DATE/&
DATE TITIME L INES
T CO PILO M E
LIG HT
DE 2
(S)
N F
WEE
TU S
I
ALT
BET
TAPE 4
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RLIN
E
LINE
D E S T E
ITU CEN )
ALT
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NT
T
LA
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UN
H ASU TO 90
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IT
W GET E
CH
M UP
G R
E
S
3
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D IN TA
STR
AN
N S S
LA DIU S
2 KET STAND
D
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PL
AR R R
AT
UC
U
SQ NT
E S
1 NI B -B-C-D
)
( S )
FO
IN CE OM (A
10
RM
8
4 2IN S
CENTERLINE
1 ND
H /L A
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPETAPE
MEASURING C
FL
N M
LAU ATFOR
IG
HT
LIN
E PL
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(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM
E
LIN
TER
BUCKET STANDS
CEN
(S
AC ING 4
P
D ED S
INTEN 55((SS))
RLIN
E
ALT
ITU
DE S
S FOR T
CEN )
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N APE 300 FT
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T
LA
G M(
RIN
C
UN
H ASU TO 90
zOTE LO
IT
W GET E
CH
M UP
G R
N
SS
3
/L
D IN TA
AN
N S
LA DIU DS
SS
2
D
E A S TAN
PL
T
AR R R CKE
AT
U
SQ NT
E SS
1 I BU B-C-D)
( S )
FO
N
IN CE OM (A-
10
RM
8
4 2IN SS
CENTERLINE
1 ND
H /L A
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPETAPE
MEASURING C
FL
N M
LAU ATFOR
IG
HT
LIN
E PL
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(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM
E
LIN
TER
BUCKET STANDS
CEN
WHITEBOARD INFO
DE
DIGITAL CLOCK
A NDS
T ST
PILOT & AIRCRAFT DATE/&
DATE TITIME
T CO PILO M E
K E
ITUDE 2
(S)
I B UC SS
MN
ALT
d O
M an 4
R
L ATFO
P 55((SS))
LINE
ALT
ITU
DE S
ND ING C
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ENT T)
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TAP 00 F
LA
NCH RING 0 M (3
UN
H ASU 9
IT
W GET z E LAU ME UP TO
CH
G R
C
SS
3
/L
PLA
D IN TA
AN
N S
LA DIU DS
SS
2
D
E A S TAN
PL
T
AR R R CKE
AT
U I BU B-C-D)
SQ NT
E SS
1
FO
N
IN CE OM (A-
RM
8
4 2IN SS
CENTERLINE
1 ND
H /L A
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPETAPE
MEASURING C
FL
N M
LAU ATFOR
IG
HT
LIN
E PL
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(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM
E
LIN
TER
BUCKET STANDS
CEN
4
5(S) E
DE S T E RLIN
ALT
ITU CEN )
T APE 300 FT
LA
G M(
RIN
UN
H ASU TO 90
IT
W GET z E
CH
M UP
G R S
3
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D IN TA
AN
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2
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IN CE OM (A-
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1 ND
/L A
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPETAPE
MEASURING FL
IG
HT
N C H
LAU ATFOR
M Altitudes = Ground Distance Between Stands
PL
LIN
E
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S
A
S LEFT ( L ) ( R ) RIGHT
2
S
ND
1 BOTTOM LEFT ( BL )
Gap size (mm)
40 mm
16 mm
6.4 mm
Gap size (inches)
1.58 in
0.63 in
0.25 in
Equivalent Avg. Human vision at 6 m (20 ft)
4.5 %
11 %
28 %
( BR ) BOTTOM RIGHT
| LA
2.6 mm 0.10 in 70 %
#3
1.0 mm 0.04 in 180 %
0.41 mm 0.016 in 440 %
For accurate calibration, the outer diameter of the largest Landolt C optotype should be 200 mm (7.9 in).
S
NCH (B)
LAU
FL
IG
HT
BOTTOM
LIN
E
An appropriate lane spacing is when a 2(S) hover allows reading at least the outer concentric C target two stands away.
Posit
DE
2(S)
4
Traverse
ITU
ALT
z
(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
S
z S
3
DE
ITU S
ALT
2
S
1
END
S RT |
STA
FL
e
4
v
1–4
LEFT 1B TOP
HANDLE
1C BACK
Tra 5(S)
FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT DE
S S
3
(4) OMNI STANDS
“A” BUCKET ITU
ALWAYS POINTING
ALT
S
TOWARD THE
2
(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM
END
S
1
LIN
E S RT |
TER STA
BUCKET STANDS
7(S)
CEN FL
IG
HT
LIN
E
6(S) t
4
Orbi
WHITEBOARD INFO DIGITAL CLOCK ALT
ITU
DE S 5(S)
DE
PILOT & AIRCRAFT DATE/&
DATE TITIME
T CO PILO M E 5(S) S
S
3
S
2
1
S | END
START
FL
IG
CCW
HT zz
LIN
E CCW
(S)
DE 7
ALT
ITU zz CW
CW SS
CCW
zz
CCW
l
44
Spira
(S)
ALT
ITU
DE 6 zz CW
CW
(S)
DE 5
ITU
ALT T
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FREEE
FR
FLIG
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zz SS
33
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LAND
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HT T L
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6(S) altitude
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S
•
ALIGN
N
LA DIU
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N-S
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(S) LINE
TO
DE 2
P
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ALT
4
PL
LAN S
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VER
TOP
EL O
Reco
AT
5(S) altitude
LEV
4
•
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ND
HT A
NON
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P
E
AIG
DE S 50FT
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STR N
SQ NT
ITU
FO
FLY ON
ALT
z CW
NON
-S
TO 5(S)
TOP
P
IN CE
NO
RM
-S
N
-ST
NON
OP
8
• 2(S) altitude
DE X
4 2IN
10FT
3 ITU
z 3
AL
ALT S
IG
N
CENTERLINE
1 10FT
2 2
S
10FT
1
S
1
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPETAPE
MEASURING
• S altitude
SS | END
END START
10FT T|
STAR
12
FL
IG
HT
FL LIN
IG E
HT
LIN
E
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Position Test
MAN/PAY 1
• Hover stably in designated positions and orientations 1A
CO
BR
NT
O
KE
IN
UO
N
• Basic maneuvers between positions
US
• Altitude S and 2(S) ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED
zS S
3 PAY 1-5 PAYLOAD FUNCTIONALITY
ITU
DE
S
IDENTIFY VISUAL ACUITY TARGETS
ALT
2 Align with 20 buckets long enough to
capture a single image (FULL ZOOM)
ND
S
1 showing a continuous green ring AND
S R T|E
STA the increasingly small Concentric C gap
FL
IG
HT directions up to 5 deep in 8 different
LIN
E orientations.
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Traverse Test
MAN/PAY 2
• Fly sideways along a line or object 1A
CO
BR
NT
O
KE
IN
UO
N
• Altitude S throughout
US
• Landing accuracy counts ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED
Orbit Test
MAN/PAY 3
• Orbit around a designated point 1A
CO
BR
NT
O
KE
IN
UO
N
• Downward radius checks at start of each orbit
US
• Altitude S throughout ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED
S
2 Align with 20 buckets long enough to
capture a single image (FULL ZOOM)
S ND
1 showing a continuous green ring AND
T|E the increasingly small Concentric C gap
STAR
FL
IG
HT
directions up to 5 deep in 8 different
LIN
E orientations.
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Spiral Test
MAN/PAY 4
• Fly freely to align all around downward objects
CCW
z 1A
CO
BR
NT
O
KE
IN
UO
N
• Any proximity is allowed
US
• Any altitude is allowed ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED
T
FLIGH
z PAY 1-5 PAYLOAD FUNCTIONALITY
FRE
E S
3 IDENTIFY VISUAL ACUITY TARGETS
LAND
S
2 Align with 20 buckets long enough to
capture a single image (FULL ZOOM)
S
1 showing a continuous green ring AND
S
the increasingly small Concentric C gap
directions up to 5 deep in 8 different
orientations.
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Recon Test
MAN/PAY 5
z
• Sustain speed over a line to establish stable hovers over objects CCW 1A
1A 1A
Downward and angled alignments at each end
CO
•
BR
NT
O
KE
IN
UO
N
• S altitude throughout
US
• 8(S) distance each way for 10 lengths
ALIGN
ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED
NO
• 80(S) total distance for trial N-S
TO
LINE P MAN 1-5 BASIC MANEUVERING
TER
• 20 alignments and targets in 5 laps LAN
EC EN
S ALIGN WITH BUCKETS
E
R TH
OVE
TOP
EL Align with 20 buckets long enough to
LEV
4
-S
D
T AN capture a single image (NO ZOOM)
NON
P
IGH
-STO
RA
ST NO showing a continuous green ring inside
FLY
z CW
N -S NON
TO 5(S) to determine successful alignment. The
TOP
NO P
numbers/letters are bucket identifiers.
-S
N
-ST
NON
OP
DE X
ITU
z 3
PAY 1-5 PAYLOAD FUNCTIONALITY
AL
AL T S
IG
N
ALIGN
R LS
5. Thermal Acuity FAR OB
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TH
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IN ECT AC RM
B
N
3
IG
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A
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AL
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ST
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= 2(S)
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1 1C R RA
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Nested Landolt C Vision Test Chart
C A
( R ) RIGHT
LICENSE OBJECTS OF THERMAL
LEFT ( L )
PLATES INTEREST HAND WARMER
GE
2.6 mm 0.10 in 70 %
#3
1.0 mm 0.04 in 180 %
0.41 mm 0.016 in 440 %
For accurate calibration, the outer diameter of the largest Landolt C optotype should be 200 mm (7.9 in).
(B)
RAN BOTTOM
MID
*If your training aircraft camera has a limited range of motion, align with as many buckets as possible.
Pilot proficiency should only be compared using similar systems.
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Posit
DE
2(S)
4
Traverse
ITU
ALT
z
(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
S
z S
3
DE
ITU S
ALT
2
S
1
END
S RT |
STA
BOUNDARY
RADIUS: 10 m (30 ft)
LANE SPACING
rse
S
e
4
10 m (30 ft)
Trav 5(S)
DE
S S
3
BOUNDARY (+50%)
ITU
ALT
S
2
S
1
± 15 m (45 ft) END
LANE 6
S RT |
STA
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E
BOUNDARY 4
t
Orbi
DE S 5(S)
ITU
ALT
S
3
BOUNDARY
BOUNDARY
BOUNDARY
BOUNDARY
BOUNDARY
S
S
2
LANE SPACING S
START
| END
1
3 m (10 ft)
FL
IG
CCW
HT zz
CCW
BUFFER ZONE
BUFFER ZONE
BUFFER ZONE
BUFFER ZONE
BUFFER ZONE
BUFFER ZONE
LIN
E
BOUDARY (+50%) zz CW
CW SS
l
44
Spira
zz CW
CW
LAND
LAND
SS
22
SS
11
SS
z
FLFLIG
CCW
IG H
HT T L
LININE
E
ALIGN
NO
N-S
TO
LINE P
TER
TOP
EL O
Reco
LEV
4
-S
ND
HT A
NON
P
AIG
-STO
STR N
z CW
NON
-S
TO 5(S)
TOP
NO P
-S
N
-ST
NON
OP
DE X
ITU
z 3
AL
ALT S
IG
N
S
2
S
1
SS | END
START
12
FL
ROOTOP
OBSTACLE / SUNNY
RECESSED
OPEN / SHADY
FLUSH
CONFINED
OPEN / SUNNY
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Vehicle Inspection
Training and Evaluation
Establish a hover aligned directly over 20 VISUAL / COLOR ACUITY TARGETS INTERIOR UNDERBODY
top of the omni bucket stand on the (100 POINTS)
roof. The top bucket contains a number,
visual acuity target, hazmat label, or DOWNWARD
other operationally significant object. ANGLE VIEWS
Perch on the ground to identity A Side Targets (Front): Rooftop Omni, License, VIN#, Interior, Interior
B Side Targets (Pass): Rooftop Omni, Exterior Feature, Underbody, Interior, Interior
underbody targets if necessary. This C Side Targets (Rear): Rooftop Omni, License, Exterior feature, Interior, Interior
demonstrates ability to maintain the D Side Targets (Driver): Rooftop Omni, Exterior Feature, Underbody, Interior, Interior THROUGH WINDOW GLARE
view and assist ground robots coming
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Perch on the ground to identity A Side Targets (Front): Rooftop Omni, License, VIN#, Interior, Interior
B Side Targets (Pass): Rooftop Omni, Exterior Feature, Underbody, Interior, Interior
underbody targets if necessary. This C Side Targets (Rear): Rooftop Omni, License, Exterior feature, Interior, Interior
demonstrates ability to maintain the D Side Targets (Driver): Rooftop Omni, Exterior Feature, Underbody, Interior, Interior REAR CARGO EXTRA 10 TARGETS (50 PTS)
view and assist ground robots coming
down range to deal with the object. NIST, Gaithersburg, MD 75
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Perch on the ground to identity A Side Targets (Front): Rooftop Omni, License, VIN#, Interior, Interior
B Side Targets (Pass): Rooftop Omni, Exterior Feature, Underbody, Interior, Interior UNDERBODY EXTRA 10 TARGETS
underbody targets if necessary. This C Side Targets (Rear): Rooftop Omni, License, Exterior feature, Interior, Interior (50 POINTS)
demonstrates ability to maintain the D Side Targets (Driver): Rooftop Omni, Exterior Feature, Underbody, Interior, Interior
view and assist ground robots coming
down range to deal with the object. Safety and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC), Pueblo, CO 76
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(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM
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LIN
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BUCKET STANDS
CEN
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RM
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1–4
FLUSH WITH TOP
LEFT 1B TOP
HANDLE
1C BACK
POST
FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT
A
A
(4) OMNI STANDS
“A” BUCKET
ALWAYS POINTING
TOWARD THE
(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM
E
LIN
TER
BUCKET STANDS
CEN
DE
PILOT & AIRCRAFT DATE/&
DATE TITIME
T CO PILO M E
S
LEG 2A
LA
H
IT
W GET
CH
G R
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D IN TA 3A
AN
N S
LA DIU
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E A
PL
AR R R
AT
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SQ NT
FO
IN CE
RM
8
4 2IN
CENTERLINE
1
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPETAPE
MEASURING PRINT TARGET STICKERS PERCH ACUITY TARGETS STOW LANES IN STACKS TRANSPORT IN GOLF BAGS
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A
1A
2A
3A
S
LEG
[15] 8in diameter matte weatherproof polyester stickers.
[4] Big numbers inside each top bucket 1111 , 2222, 3333, 4444. TS
CKE E
[4] Big letters around each top bucket ABCD, ABCD, ABCD, ABCD. ” BU D TH
“A AR ND
ONLY THE NUMBERS
[5] Acuity targets inside all bottoms 1-1A-1B-1C-1D, 2-2A-2B-2C-2D, etc. ALL TOW H/LA E
CHANGE FOR EACH
INT UNC TER
LIN OMNI BUCKET STAND
PO LA CEN
[2]Perch acuity targets inside and under bucket 1A only (see picture).
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White/Black Buckets
Fabrication Overview
• Any 7.5-liter (2-gallon) or 20cm (8in) diameter buckets fit the printed stickers and disk
inserts perfectly
• White buckets for standard lanes (using white printed sticker target files) and embedding
into scenarios as s more obvious scoring system among operational tasks.
• Black buckets for embedding into scenarios (using black printed sticker target files) to hid
better in shadows.
ULINE 7.5-liter (2-gallon) Pail, $3 each, Need 20 per standard lane or scenario
Part# S-9941W (WHITE) for standard test lanes or S-9941B (BLACK)
WHITE: https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-9941W/Pails/Plastic-Pail-2-Gallon-White
BLACK: https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-9941BL/Pails/Plastic-Pail-2-Gallon-Black
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• They are also waterproof so can last a long time outdoors in rain and sun.
• 50 stickers needed for a basic Open Area Lane lane or scenario. More if you DOWNLOAD WHITE OMNI BUCKET
want to Disk Inserts with operational sticker targets to randomize. STICKERS FILE HERE
• See POINTERS to download various sticker files to print for standard lanes
and scenarios.
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Disk Inserts
Fabrication Overview
• Any 20cm (8in) round disk insert can work.
• Affix the visual acuity target stickers permanently inside the buckets at fabrication
time. Then use disk inserts to enable randomization of various operationally
significant objects of interest. Make your own too.
• Wood disks appear to be cheapest, easiest, and durable enough even though they
are relatively thin. PVC foam, plastic and metal are options may also work. TEMPORARY EASY TO
RANDOMIZE
DROP-IN
DISK INSERT IN SCENARIOS
• Affix different types on BOTH sides of the disks to change themes easily.
DOWNLOAD VEHICLE SCENARIO STICKER FILE
• Use one disk per stand. So 10 per lane/scenario (20 stickers) is plenty.
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https://www.amazon.com/ WASHER HEAD SCREWS CAN BE
dp/B00GAEOHHM/?coliid= QUICK AND EASY AND BIND TO
IWB7Y6WN997EB&colid=2
4KBO1BGJ06L5&psc=1&ref HOLD THE LEVEL POSITION.
_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
BUT HANGER BOLTS AND WING
NUTS ALLOW TIGHTENING TOO. CUT BOTH SIDES OF LINE FROM EDGE TO HOLE
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Launch/Land Platform
Any thin panel of PVC or wood laminates can be used. Need 2 sheets for
Fabrication Overview
landing.
24 INCH PLATFORM FOR SMALLER DRONES 1) Use a long straight
Home Depot, 1/4 in x 24 in x 4 ft White PVC Trim, 1 per, $16 each edge across both
https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-x-24-in-x-4-ft-White-PVC-Trim-1506278/301230763
diagonals to mark the
(4) OMNI STANDS panel center.
Amazon, Online Metal Supply, Expanded PVC Sheet 3mm x 24" x 48", White (3-Pack), $48,
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12 INC 2) Insert a short screw
[1] ROLL WHITE 2 IN WIDE DUCT TAPE FOR HINGE ON BOTH SIDES OF PANELS &
CABLE TIES at the intersection and
https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-6025302-White-Tough-
Wide/dp/B07LFZF9KN/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=white+3in+duct+tape&qid=1585934432&sr=8-6 mark the 12 inch radius.
WHITEBOARD SYNCED
ATE/TI CLOCK
[1] ¼ IN DRILL BIT FOR ROPE HOLES IN FOLDING SENSOR PANEL A-FRAMES
CODE D
3) Loop and adjust a
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW1354-14-Piece-Titanium- PILOT ME
Yellow/dp/B0045PQ762/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=drill+bit+set&qid=1585934827&sr=8-5 series of cable ties
[1] ¼ IN POLY ROPE x 100 FT FOR A-FRAME BOTTOM TO LIMIT 90 DEGREE OPEN ANGLE (TIE around the screw while
KNOTS OUTSIDE HOLES) pulling the loop tight
https://www.amazon.com/Lehigh-Group-DF4100W-P-Df4100Hd-
Braided/dp/B000SKZND6/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=1.4in+poly+rope+100ft&qid=1585934671&sr=8-13 with the tip of the thick
ACUITY TARGET marker at the 12 inch
[1] SCISSOR TO CUT EXCESS POLY ROPE AND EXCESS DUCT TAPE
https://www.amazon.com/Acelone-Stainless-Multi-function-Scissors- radius.
Vegetables/dp/B07K72PHLS/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=scissors&qid=1588007052&s=industrial&sr=1-8
FOLDING 48 INCH LANDING
[1] 1-1/2 IN PADDLE BIT FOR CARRY THUMB HOLES ON TOP PLATFORM CAN BE CONSTRUCTED 4) Rotate the marker tip
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW1586-2-Inch-6-Inch- H to mark the thickest
12 INCH RADIUS CIRCLE IT SAME AS SENSOR PANEL A-FRAME
Spade/dp/B0001LQYIU/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=paddle+bit+large&qid=1585935081&sr=8-5
W GET possible dimension.
ON G R BUT WITHOUT THE BOTTOM ROPE
[1] SHARPIE MAGNUM MARKER FOR 12IN RADIUS CENTER CIRCLE (USE A CENTER SCREW AND D IN TA
48 INCH PLATFORM N S CONSTRAINTS.
ADJUSTABLE LOOP OF CABLE TIES)
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each bucket alignment and landing should be captured for verification if necessary. Continue until the trial is
complete or the timer expires.
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Form Fill-in: Circle the number, letter, or word (shown in green) for each successfully aligned bucket and
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accurate landing, or strike through if missed. Circle a concentric C gap direction (shown in blue) for each VIS
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*If your training aircraft camera has a limited range of motion, align with as many buckets as possible.
Pilot proficiency should only be compared using similar systems.
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Amazon, Online Metal Supply, Online Metal Supply Expanded PVC Sheet 3mm x 24" x 48", White, 3-pack, $48, 8 in
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Need 6 sheets for Sensor panels and 2 sheets for foldable 4ft landing per lane. LAY FLAT TO TAPE HINGE Diam
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https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW1354-14-Piece-Titanium- 6i BOTTOM BORDERS FOR
Yellow/dp/B0045PQ762/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=drill+bit+set&qid=1585934827&sr=8-5 TAPE AND GRASS
[1] ¼ IN POLY ROPE x 100 FT FOR A-FRAME BOTTOM TO LIMIT 90 DEGREE OPEN ANGLE (TIE KNOTS OUTSIDE HOLES)
https://www.amazon.com/Lehigh-Group-DF4100W-P-Df4100Hd-
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[40] CHEMICAL HAND WARMERS 4X5IN (FOLD IN HALF TO MAKE THINNER TARGET)
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-14298B/Hand-and-Foot-Warmers/Super-HotHands-Hand-and-Body-Warmers-Bulk-Pack
OR MAKE IT ONE LONG ROPE WITH 4
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https://www.amazon.com/Staple-Manual-Nail-1800-
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Thermal acuity circular hole patterns. The large holes are 1 inch
diameter and small holes are 1/2 inch diameter. One of the 8
directions is missing, like the gap on the visual acuity targets.
There is a sticker template to drill through in the Disk Insert file.
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Miscellaneous Items
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[1] 90M (300FT) MEASURING TAPE CENTERLINE - $30
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to end to ensure a straight line. These are also used to hold down the Sensor
A-Frame ropes, landing or banners.
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Stakes/dp/B07H2WTZT5/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1JW6IEQDW4IG7&dchild=1& S = SPACING 10(S) LENGTH S, 2(S), 5(S) ALTITUDES
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Helpful Tools
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A miter saw with physical guides (2x4s or 4x4s) placed at the most used lengths (12in, 24in, 48in at least) provides quick and precise replication of cuts. Also, MEASURE AND MARK THE
MITER SAW to replicate the 45-degree taper cuts to coincide with the end cuts exactly. Cut blunt lengths then taper. When the tool is marked, its easier. Foldable table and wheels for
mobility are bonus features. The frame is screwed up from under the table. The strap shown stows the legs when folded for rolling. For several lanes, this is worth the effort.
MISC TOOL CASE MISC TOOL CASE ROLLER BOX SQUARE 8-10 INCH BIT EXTENDER
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