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By Mike Mitchell |
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February 16, 2010
- "Thanks to Global Hawk's highly advanced sensors, which are capable of
taking hundreds of images in a single mission, we've provided disaster
assessments for various agencies to make real-time decisions," said Gen.
Bob Otto, commander of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force
Base, Calif. "The ability to fly 24-hour duration sorties meant the
Global Hawk could support hundreds of ad-hoc requests while staying well
clear of the relief workers and neighboring airports. Truly, Global
Hawk's capabilities have proven invaluable to the worldwide humanitarian
efforts in
U.S. Air Force
Block 10 Global Hawk was diverted by the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron at
Beale Air Force Base from its trip en-route to support usual wartime
operations in
"Not only has
Global Hawk helped determine the extent of damages and usability of
Haiti's infrastructure, it has also helped to find and recommend
roadways and airfields accessible for delivering emergency supplies and
rescuing injured and trapped people," said George Guerra, Northrop
Grumman vice president of high-altitude, long-endurance systems.
"We are committed to supporting the ongoing relief efforts in
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An aerial view of the damaged National Cathedral in Haiti from a U.S. Air Force Global Hawk unmanned aircraft Aerial images are providing U.S. military planners valuable situational awareness as they coordinate U.S. military support to the Haiti relief effort. Courtesy of U.S. Southern Command and Air Force. | ||||
An aerial view of the damaged Presidential Palace in Haiti from a U.S. Air Force Global Hawk unmanned aircraft Aerial images are providing U.S. military planners valuable situational awareness as they coordinate U.S. military support to the Haiti relief effort. Courtesy of U.S. Southern Command and Air Force | ||||
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