QinetiQ Uncrewed Autonomous System Architecture (QUASAR)

Command and Control for multiple autonomous uncrewed systems

QUASAR is a suite of software applications developed to bring the operation of multiple uncrewed vehicles, including their payloads and additional available sensor feeds, through a single Combat Management System.

Tailorable and upgradable, its open architecture design provides freedom of action to select, integrate and operate the most appropriate mix of mission specific hardware and software applications to best fulfil the user requirements and Concept of Operation.

Trusted control for mission-critical Autonomous Systems

QUASAR provides:

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User Centred Decision Support
A powerful, customisable interface that enables a single or pair of operators to command, control and monitor the concurrent operation of multiple autonomous vehicles.
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Joint Integration
Integrate multiple unmanned vehicles across the maritime, air and land domains with the ability to hand off Mission Systems to other QUASAR control stations.
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Future Proofing
A modular open architecture Common Control System supported by rapid integration processes to meet evolving technology and threat environments.
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Sovereign Control
Optimised to meet unique geostrategic environments and the users' operational approach, to provide trusted, legal and ethical control.

Straightforward operation

QUASAR has been designed to be straightforward to operate and fully configurable to enable the operator to control the layout of the user interface, the applications and level of detail required for the mission in hand. One of the key attributes of the system is that control, tasking, and monitoring of all the connected assets e.g. platform or a payload, can be achieved by a single operator. The user is provided with a simple and intuitive interface supporting the conduct of military operations through a multi-panelled, multi-screened system. The number of screens is configurable and can be tailored to accommodate the facilities, available operators and space of the end user environment. 


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