REMOTE CARGO AIRDROP SYSTEMS FOR LOGISTICAL SUPPORT OF THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE

Abstract

The article addresses the critical issue of supplying ammunition and military equipment to units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducting combat operations in isolation from the main forces in hard-to-reach areas or in the depth of enemy defense. The paper analyzes current experience in using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for logistical support of troops and identifies the main threats to such operations in the form of enemy anti-aircraft defense systems and electronic warfare means.
An innovative approach to solving this problem is proposed through the application of remote cargo dropping systems using automated parachute systems released from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a safe zone. The paper presents a mathematical model of parachute system movement under the influence of horizontal wind and demonstrates the possibility of significant horizontal displacement of cargo (with a drift efficiency coefficient of up to 5 or more) depending on the drop height, characteristics of the parachute system, and meteorological conditions. The research substantiates the promising nature of using automated guided parachute systems with integrated sensors to improve the accuracy of cargo delivery in complex meteorological conditions.
The results of the study allow for increasing the efficiency and safety of logistical support for Ukrainian Armed Forces units, particularly marine infantry and airborne assault troops, under conditions of active enemy countermeasures.