The research centre is a 800 sqm facility with space for up to 35 researchers. Its comprises a main workshop for prototype air vehicle development, a Virtual UAV Laboratory for indoor hardware-in-the-loop prototype testing and general purpose lab. Given the nature of UAS R&D, a fully equipped Mobile Operations Centre has also been developed. It is located at the Da Vinci precinct at Brisbane International Airport, in the centre of major aerospace hub.
The building currently is under construction and the figures below outline its concept. It is scheduled for completion: in April-May 2009.
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ARCAA Building Concept |
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Initial conception of the building (west elevation) |
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Plan view of the building location in the DaVinci Precinct |
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North side view of the building |
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Building location in the DaVinci Precinct |
