UC02.2: Indoor Drone Exploration (USAR)

Version 5.1 by Tjalling Haije on 2025/07/07 13:01

Objective	OB01: Increase effectiveness through exploration, sensing and communication means OB04: Improve safety by providing overviews and warnings of environment conditions Use an indoor drone to explore buildings before entry, locate victims, and update the C3I map for safer and faster intervention.
TDP	TDP1, TDP2, TDP4, TDP5
IDP	IDP1
Actors	Drone Operator, Analyst, Team Leader, USAR Rescuers
Pre-Condition	Structure is unsafe for entry; drone is available.
Post-Condition	Victim locations marked; team briefed.

Deployment and Startup
a. Team leader identifies structure as unsafe and requests drone deployment.
b. Drone operator sets up and tests the drone, connects it to the C3I system.
c. Analyst prepares the interface to process and annotate live data.
Initial Entry and Autonomous Navigation
a. Drone autonomously navigates through the structure using onboard sensors.
b. Drone detects victims, hazards, and structural features.
c. Data is transmitted to the analyst in real time.
Live Monitoring and Victim Identification
a. Analyst verifies detections and flags victims or hazards.
b. If needed, operator switches to manual control for detailed exploration.
c. Confirmed findings are tagged on the C3I map.
Data Marking and Coordination
a. Analyst shares tagged map and video with team leader.
b. Team leader updates the plan and briefs USAR team.
c. Drone finishes scan and returns or continues overwatch mode.

Claims (title)	Function	Effect(s)	Action Sequence Step(s)
CL1 Heightened SA before entry	Live video, C3I mapping	Team enters with real-time building and victim data	2c, 3a, 3c, 4a
CL2 Heightened Safety for responders	Victim detection, Hazard marking	Minimizes exposure to unsafe zones: Increases First Responder 5. Safety	2b, 3b, 3c, 4a
CL3 Faster victim discovery	Autonomous navigation, Thermal imaging	Speeds up rescue prioritization	2a, 2b, 3a