ASTM E3426/E3426M-24 PDF
Standard Test Method for Evaluating Aerial Response Robot Endurance
Standard Test Method for Evaluating Aerial Response Robot Endurance
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- 14
- Дата публикации:
- 1 февраля 2024 г.
- Издание:
- E3426/E3426M
- Технический комитет:
- E54 - Homeland Security Applications
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 This test method is part of an overall suite of related test methods that provide repeatable measures of robotic system mobility and remote pilot proficiency. The operational endurance of a robot significantly impacts the performance of the robot during a variety of tasks. Robot endurance is a complex function of robot design, control scheme design, and energy storage selection. This test method evaluates the endurance of a robot through continuous operation. The outdoor and indoor movement tests flight path chosen for endurance testing specifically challenges robotic system locomotion, flight system to maintain position, and remote situational awareness by the remote pilot. As such, it can be used to represent modest outdoor flight or indoor flight within confined areas. The indoor hovering and dwelling tests similarly challenge these capabilities, but for remaining stationary in air within an outdoor or confined indoor area. The endurance test standard provides a method in which the operational endurance of a large variety of robot sizes and locomotion system designs may be compared. The test provides both a measure of the endurance of the robot and a measure of the reliability of the robot when operating continuously for extended periods of time on complex flight paths or continuous use, or both. 5.2 The indoor tests with containment walls represent repeatable complexity within commercial spaces and residential dwellings with hallways and doorways, or warehouses. 5.3 The test apparatuses are low-cost and easy to fabricate so they can be widely replicated. The procedure is also simple to conduct. This eases comparisons across various testing locations and dates to determine best-in-class systems and remote pilots. 5.4 Evaluation—This test method can be used in a controlled environment to measure baseline capabilities. The endurance test apparatus can also be embedded into operational training scenarios to measure degradation due to uncontrolled variab... SCOPE 1.1 This test method is intended for remotely operated aerial response robots (that is, unmanned aerial systems [UAS], drones, unmanned aircrafts) operating in complex, unstructured, and often hazardous environments. It specifies the apparatuses, procedures, and performance metrics necessary to measure the mission endurance of an aerial robot while either station keeping or following an approximate flight path defined by obstacles or boundaries, or both, intended to induce repeated cyclical movement. This test method is one of several robot tests that can be used to evaluate overall system capabilities. 1.2 The robotic system includes a remote pilot in control of most functionality, so an onboard camera and remote pilot display are typically required. This test method can be used to evaluate assistive or autonomous behaviors intended to improve the effectiveness or efficiency of remotely operated systems. 1.3 Different user communities can set their own thresholds of acceptable performance within this test method for various mission requirements. 1.4 Performing Location—This test method may be performed anywhere the specified apparatuses and environmental conditions can be implemented. Flying unmanned aircraft without a comprehensive understanding of the laws and regulations enforced by the relevant jurisdiction poses significant safety and legal risks. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in accidents, injuries, property damage, and legal consequences. Users of this standard are strongly advised to review and adhere to all applicable ASTM Committee F38 standards and to ensure full compliance with the authorities holding jurisdiction. 1.5 Units—The International System of Units (SI Units) and U.S. Customary Units (Imperial Units) are used throughout this document. They are not mathematical conversions. Rather, they are approximate equivalents in each system of units to enable use of readily ava...
Abstract
Overview
ASTM E3426/E3426M-24 is the internationally recognized standard test method for evaluating endurance in aerial response robots, which include unmanned aerial systems (UAS), drones, and other remotely operated aircraft. Developed by ASTM International, this standard provides clear procedures for measuring the mission endurance and reliability of aerial robots when operated in complex environments-ranging from wide, open outdoor spaces to confined indoor areas.
The test method is part of a broader suite of ASTM standards supporting the robotics industry and remote pilot training. It specifies the apparatus, trial procedures, and performance metrics essential for robust, repeatable evaluation, enabling users to make direct comparisons between different robot sizes, configurations, and operator skill levels. The standard is widely used in research, manufacturing, emergency response, security, and operational training programs.
Key Topics
- Robot Endurance Measurement: Outlines continuous operational testing for both stationary (hovering/dwelling) and path-following (indoor/outdoor flight) aerial robots to characterize how long they can function before energy depletion.
- Apparatus and Procedures: Details the construction of low-cost and easy-to-fabricate test apparatuses-scalable for multiple environments, including outdoor fields and indoor spaces with hallways or obstacles.
- Performance Metrics: Specifies the essential performance metrics measured, including distance traveled and flight time, enabling objective comparison of diverse robotic platforms.
- Remote Pilot Involvement: Incorporates the human element by evaluating both the robot’s and the remote pilot's proficiency, accounting for real-world deployment conditions.
- Safety and Compliance: Emphasizes rigorous safety practices, the role of emergency stops, and critical compliance with local and international unmanned aircraft regulations.
- Versatility: Designed for a broad range of aerial robots and mission scenarios, supporting adaptability in evaluation across commercial, industrial, and emergency response domains.
Applications
The practical value of ASTM E3426/E3426M-24 lies in its utility for a wide range of stakeholders:
- Manufacturers and Developers: Benchmark system endurance, compare design decisions, demonstrate improvements, and identify trade-offs between vehicle size, power management, and controller design.
- Procurement and Acceptance Testing: Provides standardized metrics supporting informed purchasing, contract evaluation, and performance verification for industrial, security, or governmental users.
- Research and Innovation: Facilitates repeatable experimental protocols to promote technological innovation, the demonstration of breakthroughs, and comparative studies of emerging technologies.
- Training and Certification: Integrates directly into scenario-based training and remote pilot proficiency programs, supporting competency assessment and continuous training development.
- Operational Readiness: Ensures systems and pilots meet the endurance requirements of real-world operational environments, whether indoor warehouse inspection, search and rescue, defense, or public safety.
- Cross-Laboratory Comparison: Enables reliable system-to-system or site-to-site endurance benchmarking thanks to quantitative, easily replicated tests.
Related Standards
For a comprehensive assessment and harmonized deployment of unmanned aerial systems, consider these associated ASTM standards:
- ASTM E2521: Terminology for Evaluating Response Robot Capabilities
- ASTM F3330: Specification for Training and the Development of Training Manuals for the UAS Operator
- ASTM E2592: Practice for Evaluating Response Robot Capabilities: Logistics
- ASTM E3132: Practice for Evaluating Response Robot Logistics: System Configuration
- ASTM F3341: Terminology for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
These standards collectively address aspects such as logistics, training, proficiency, autonomy, sensing, and communications-offering a holistic framework for robotic system evaluation and deployment.
Keywords: ASTM E3426/E3426M, aerial response robot endurance, unmanned aerial systems standard, drone testing, remote pilot proficiency, robot performance metrics, UAS testing methodology, endurance evaluation, drone industry standards.
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