40 Monitoring the performance of uncrewed systems is becoming increasingly important to ensure their safe operation. Whether that be monitoring the health of UAVs making deliveries, underwater vehicles that would be difficult to recover if they encountered problems, or vehicles operating in harsh environments, the technology is increasingly being integrated into the overall management of the systems. This is achieved using existing sensors in the system but with alternative control software to provide additional information on the health of the system, allowing remediable actions to be taken if necessary. Monitoring the performance of an uncrewed system is more important than ever. Nick Flaherty looks at the challenges of performance monitoring in the air and under the water Overcoming performance anxiety August/September 2025 | Uncrewed Systems Technology The extra-large UUV at sea (Image courtesy of Boeing)
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