The Sicatoka Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Already, the Predator B belonging to Customs and Border Protection has brought crews from General Atomics, the aircraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choyt3 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Predators? Global Hawks? ... I know this isn't the nickname thread, but know where you're going with those... How's about the University of North Dakota Wheat Reapers ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 I know this isn't the nickname thread, but know where you're going with those... How's about the University of North Dakota Wheat Reapers ?? Just ... Reapers. You could play it two different ways (see link). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Predators? Global Hawks? ... I was at the open house for the Predators they are an impressive site. I suppose Hawks and Predators might come up druing the nick name selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Just ... Reapers. You could play it two different ways (see link). UND Grim Reapers has a nice sound to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Two pieces on the growth of UAS in Grand Forks.... North Dakota at center of unmanned aircraft industry Hundreds of people are in Grand Forks this week talking about the future of unmanned aircraft. The rapidly growing industry could mean big economic development opportunities for the region. Aerospace giant Northrup Grumman opens a new office in Grand Forks Friday, and local officials say that could be just the start of a new economic boom. Walby says he expects much more growth in the future. "NATO is looking to buy the same system. NATO air ground surveillance -- they too will buy the same system, and most likely come here to Grand Forks to see how the U.S. Air Force does it," said Walby. "So now you have an international flavor to Grand Forks with the Global Hawk system." Thanks, Senator The UAS industry is one of the most exciting in the world today. Its growth is unlimited; its potential, unmatched. And as the summit’s participants will testify, Grand Forks is evolving into a global center for UAS training, operations and research. For that, North Dakotans should thank their congressional delegation, who’ve helped catalyze this development at every stage. And Sen. Byron Dorgan, who is retiring this year, deserves special thanks. Without Dorgan, it’s safe to say, the Alerus Center today would be hosting a rock concert or a Motocross event, not a high-level summit for what might be the fastest growing industry on Earth. Great stuff. Hopefully this is just the beginning of big things for aerospace in GF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 and one more..... All aboard for UAS: Two-day flight conference kicks off in GF One of the most frequent comments he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 L-3 Communications to work with UND on training centerAnother major player in the unmanned aircraft systems industry will be landing in Grand Forks soon, Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., announced Wednesday at UND. A division of L-3 Communications that specializes in simulations has signed a memo to partner with the university to develop a training center for unmanned aircraft pilots at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Down the road, though, a big promise of the partnership is innovations in how unmanned aircraft are operated, said Bob Ellithorpe, senior vice president for strategic development with Link Simulation and Training, the L-3 division.Cool stuff going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 This might have been mentioned before, but they said UND is the only University that offers a Bachelor's degree in UAS. Like to hold on to that monopoly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 L-3 Link Simulation & Training and University of North Dakota sign memorandum of understanding to form Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training Center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I just like the idea of a UAV being called a "Reaper." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 UND to seek permission for unmanned aircraft training facilityUND will be seeking permission this week to begin work on its new unmanned aircraft training facility at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Planning Director Rick Tonder said the university needs to complete the $2 million project in the next nine months, in time for the first class of students. The university aims to become a major unmanned aircraft training and research center by taking advantage of the new Predator and Global Hawk missions coming to the base. This project, most of the cost of which will go into high-fidelity Predator simulators, is considered a key step toward that goal.Other UND projects include: - A $1.9 million addition to the Energy and Environmental Research Center, funded by private and federal contracts and some funds from the EERC. Of the total cost, $1.4 million will be for furnishings and equipment. - The installation of a temporary hydrogen refueling station at the EERC at a cost of $700,000, of which $660,000 will be for furnishings and equipment. The money will come from EERC funds. - A $425,000 upgrade to the steam plant. Included will be $225,000 in furnishings and equipment costs. Funding would come from UND. - Replacement of the 50-year-old chiller at the Chester Fritz Library at a cost of $649,000. Equipment cost would total $255,000. Funding was authorized by the Legislature to take care of deferred maintenance. - A $409,000 third-floor skywalk connecting the College of Nursing building and the behavioral research center. Some renovation work will be included. Funding will come partly from funds in UND departments, partly from funds appropriated by the Legislature and partly from tuition income. - Replacement of the 40-year-old chiller at Chester Fritz Auditorium at a cost of $350,000. Equipment costs would total $170,000. All the money will come from the Legislature’s deferred maintenance fund. I am assuming in the past that the source of funding for each project was not noted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star2city Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Could have longer-range implications for UND research and the GFAFB UK unveils Unmanned Fighter Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moser53 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Could have longer-range implications for UND research and the GFAFB UK unveils Unmanned Fighter Jet Thanks to the 3 amigos who have fought long and hard to keep this base open. I have heard many on UNDs campus are woried about future funding for UND. I wonder how Senator Hooven and I hope not Congressman Berg would fight for funding things in ND that are already being funded by Washington. Are things like the nut lab on campus pork? When you talk about long range implications for UND and GF when then state is not fighting for you have a tough road to hoe. The potential of the aerospace industry around here is almost mind boggling. Why wouldn't the state go after this big time. In last ND legislative session the reps from GF asked the state for 20 million to promote the GF air base and the UND aerospace. One of our reps from GF told me 5 million was all the state would give GF. And he told me we were lucky to get that since many in Bismarck wanted to give nothing for that cause. When you look at the last legislative session and see the things that did get priority funding it leaves me scratching my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Flying robots on the up and up Ten teams from the US, Brazil, Holland and Australia designed and built their own UAVs to qualify for the search and rescue event. After testing, two teams were left to attempt the challenge of locating a fictional missing character, a mannequin dubbed 'Outback Joe' sitting a few kilometres from the airport, and delivering him a water bottle - all of it autonomously: no pilots, no remote control. A team from the University of North Dakota in the US came the closest anyone has ever come to completing the challenge. They successfully located Outback Joe, only to accidentally drop their water bottle too early. They won a $15 000 encouragement prize. USA.... USA.... USA.... UND.... UND.... UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Another UAV firm comes to GF Simlat, a fledgling Israeli company specializing in training unmanned aircraft operators, has just 15 employees in one office, but it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 UND signs key document to start unmanned aircraft simulator training building at GFAFB UND is sealing a deal Friday with a maker of unmanned aircraft systems simulators for its training facility at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Mike Nelson, the course manager at UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 UND opening way for new unmanned aircraft training centre The University of North Dakota is scheduled to sign a lease Saturday with the air force opening the way for a new unmanned aircraft training center at Grand Forks Air Force Base, the university said Wednesday. Last month, the university signed a deal to buy the ultra-realistic Predator simulators that would go into the centre. UND has been working on the project for several years as part of a state and local effort to turn the Grand Forks region into a hub for unmanned aircraft industry. Gov. Jack Dalrymple and his predecessor, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., are expected to be on hand for the signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Agreement signed to convert GFAFB building into new UND research-training center There Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 First UND students with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) degrees set to graduate Saturday Among the nearly 1,500 receiving degrees from the University of North Dakota during spring commencement on Saturday will be the first graduates in the nation with degrees in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations. “It’s truly the first and only kind of its major program in the country at this point,” said Kent Lovelace, chair of the aviation department at the UND John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. “These are the first graduates from anywhere in the country with a degree in UAS operations.” Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Now get out there and fly those armed Predators! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Global Hawk arrives at Grand Forks Air Force Base Ben Trapnell, a professor at UND's unmanned aircraft systems center and an aviation photography buff, said he learned of the Global Hawk's arrival earlier this week and was parked outside the base with a camera and a telephoto lens Thursday afternoon. "We can talk about it all we want, but to actually see the aircraft land.... it looked like it was picture perfect," he said. "I would imagine everybody that worked to make this happen was incredibly happy about it." Trapnell said the fact that the Air Force took the trouble to bring the Global Hawk in for the ceremony shows it's commitment to Grand Forks. "The more activity we have in North Dakota with with UAS the more rest of the world will look at us and say you know they've got it all there. That's where we need to be." He said UND's UAS degree, which produced its first graduate recently, has gotten attention not just from would-be students in the United States, but to his surprise from all over the world. UND Aerospace just got a little bit bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 UND gets license to train foreign military Johnson, who is UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 GF hosts Unmanned Aircraft Systems Action Summit Grand Forks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 UND at forefront of unmanned flight as industry set to grow Mike Nelson, University of North Dakota's unmanned aircraft systems course manager, is like a kid with a new toy as he enters building 607 on the Grand Forks Air Force base to give a reporter a tour. In one corner of a Wal-Mart-sized building, crews are preparing to install a sophisticated simulator for the Predator unmanned aircraft. Pilots use the simulator to learn how to fly the remote-controlled aircraft. Landing this $3 million Predator simulator, called a PMATS or Predator Mission Aircrew Training System, was a coup for the University of North Dakota. "I want to say there's about 27 of these," Nelson said. "Typically, these are located at National Guard bases and Air Force bases for their training. And we have one. The first and only university-acquired PMATS trainer. That's pretty significant." Palmer said proving unmanned aircraft can fly safely in U.S. airspace is a critical challenge. "Access to the airspace is the holy grail," Palmer said. "Once we find that, a lot of good things are going to happen. We've got to prove and demonstrate to the FAA because they have the requirement that we do no harm and that we can fly these things safely. We will find a way to make that happen." The three-year project will test various technologies that allow unmanned aircraft to locate other aircraft and maintain a safe distance. Palmer said there's growing competition among universities for research and training programs related to unmanned aircraft. But he believes the University of North Dakota is among the leaders. The challenge will be staying there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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