NACDeC-II
Problem Statement
The Request for Proposal (RFP) for NACDeC-II was based on the Conceptual Design and Sizing of a LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging)-equipped Unmanned High Altitude Platform (LU-HAP) meant for mapping of coastal habitats, detecting shoreline changes and generating an accurate digital elevation model of coastal areas for scientific studies.The week-long mission specified for LU-HAP involved non-stop operation at an altitude between 15 km to 20 km AMSL (Above Mean Sea Level), and at a cruising speed between 15 m/s and 25 m/s over ten cities located along the Indian coastline, spread over a route spanning a total of 3800 km. The aircraft was to be designed to operate a LIDAR payload of mass 30 kg and power consumption 30W, whose dimensions were provided.