SLIDE 3 6/19/2019 3 UAS Monitoring of Retrogressive Thaw Slumps (Behaviour in space & time)
2015
Fill Debris Tongue Slumps Failure precursor
2016
Embankment Failure
Where we are today: Path to Enablement
Technical Investigation (2015‐2016)
To scan internal & external environment To demonstrate RPAS utility Situational analysis of issues and potential solution scenarios Review regulatory requirements and costs to meet solution scenarios Purchase low‐cost option to demonstrate range of solution scenarios Obtain regulatory approval for missions (e.g., SFOC, exempt missions)
Approval (Feb 2017)
To gain management support Present and demonstrate solution products to Senior Management Staff Provide basic costing and ROI Obtain Senior Management support to proceed with Phase Expansion
Program Deployment (2017‐2018)
Program essentials To obtain participant input To establish capacity Initial recruitment of UAS pilots Conduct ground‐ and flight‐schools Draft UAS Policy to manage expectations and limit use beyond recruits Develop tracking system with information about pilots, flights, equipment Conduct Phase evaluation using metrics, identify challenges/solutions
Program Management (2018‐2019)
To maintain Program To maintain management support Refine Program goals, timelines, and human/financial capacity assessment Renew blanket SFOC Procure additional RPAS kits Define program champions who acquire expertise in program elements Further refine Draft Policy, SOP, manuals, tracking system, training Expand partnerships with industry, academia for R&D and economic diversification Monitor indicators of success and establish program management framework Continued experience sharing via workshops
