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DECISIVE Test Methods Handbook: Test Methods for Evaluating sUAS in Subterranean and Constrained Indoor Environments, Version 1.1
This handbook outlines all test methods developed under the Development and
Execution of Comprehensive and Integrated Subterranean Intelligent Vehicle
Evaluations (DECISIVE) project by the University of Massachusetts Lowell for
evaluating small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) performance in subterranean and
constrained indoor environments, spanning communications, field readiness,
interface, obstacle avoidance, navigation, mapping, autonomy, trust, and
situation awareness. For sUAS deployment in subterranean and constrained indoor
environments, this puts forth two assumptions about applicable sUAS to be
evaluated using these test methods: (1) able to operate without access to GPS
signal, and (2) width from prop top to prop tip does not exceed 91 cm (36 in)
wide (i.e., can physically fit through a typical doorway, although successful
navigation through is not guaranteed). All test methods are specified using a
common format: Purpose, Summary of Test Method, Apparatus and Artifacts,
Equipment, Metrics, Procedure, and Example Data. All test methods are designed
to be run in real-world environments (e.g., MOUT sites) or using fabricated
apparatuses (e.g., test bays built from wood, or contained inside of one or
more shipping containers).Comment: Approved for public release: PAO #PR2022_4705
DECISIVE Benchmarking Data Report: sUAS Performance Results from Phase I
This report reviews all results derived from performance benchmarking
conducted during Phase I of the Development and Execution of Comprehensive and
Integrated Subterranean Intelligent Vehicle Evaluations (DECISIVE) project by
the University of Massachusetts Lowell, using the test methods specified in the
DECISIVE Test Methods Handbook v1.1 for evaluating small unmanned aerial
systems (sUAS) performance in subterranean and constrained indoor environments,
spanning communications, field readiness, interface, obstacle avoidance,
navigation, mapping, autonomy, trust, and situation awareness. Using those 20
test methods, over 230 tests were conducted across 8 sUAS platforms: Cleo
Robotics Dronut X1P (P = prototype), FLIR Black Hornet PRS, Flyability Elios 2
GOV, Lumenier Nighthawk V3, Parrot ANAFI USA GOV, Skydio X2D, Teal Golden
Eagle, and Vantage Robotics Vesper. Best in class criteria is specified for
each applicable test method and the sUAS that match this criteria are named for
each test method, including a high-level executive summary of their
performance.Comment: Approved for public release: PAO #PR2023_74172; arXiv admin note:
substantial text overlap with arXiv:2211.0180