scope:

In the context recalled in the previous section, the scope of this Operational Services and Environment Definition (OSED) is to introduce the overall capability of a C-UAS System, including the detection capabilities of unauthorized UAS in a protected area of influence around an airport and address the resulting hazard or threat, in a risk-based balanced manner.

While focus is on the protection of airports, associated air traffic and surroundings, similar situations in different environments might also be considered, such as flight operation around critical infrastructure, over urban areas, major events or mass gatherings.

Threats considered in this document are the unauthorized UAS, conducting errant operations (i.e. malfunctions, clueless or careless operators) or malicious operations (i.e., intentional, criminal operators).

The OSED document provides a detailed description of the operational services of a C-UAS system, and the environment in which such a system will operate. It proposes operational requirements and associated assumptions that will be further detailed in the complementary standard documents: Safety and Performance Requirements (SPR) and Interoperability Requirements (INTEROP).