Systems Engineering Baseline Concept of a Multispectral Drone Detection Solution for Airports

Abstract

The baseline concept for a multispectral drone detection (MSDD) system for use in airports is generated. The baseline development process is based on a modified system of systems architecting with ilities (SAI) method. The solution uses multiple independent sensors, which when the sensor outputs are combined, provide functionality that the individual systems were never intended to provide. Also, several sensors are pre-existing and have their own funding, operations, and management. The problem of drone detection is described and examples are given, which justify the need for the system. Then the specific need for airport protection is described. The result is a feasible baseline design that is capable of meeting the need.