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SYSE- 821 Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Campus
RCMS
Programs
PG
Session
Fall Semester 2016
Course Title
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Course Code
SYSE- 821
Credit Hours
3-0
Pre-Requisutes
Course Objectives
This course introduces the classes and types of unmanned aircraft systems. Examples of several systems and their sub-systems will be used to explain the underlying principles involved. The design requirements for aerodynamics, structure, propulsion and systems to suit particular roles will be discussed.
Detail Content
The Design of UAV Systems.
Design/Selection of System.
The Development of UAV Systems.
System Development & Certification.
Ground Testing.
In-flight Testing.
The Deployment of UAV Systems.
Operational Trials/Deployment
Roles
Navy/Army/Air Force/Civilian/Paramilitary/Commercial
Future of Unmanned Aerial Systems.
Future prospects & challenges.
Unmanned Systems continuous evolution.
Text/Ref Books
Reg Austin, Unmanned Aircraft Systems-UAVS Design, Development & Deployment, 1st ed. Wiley Aerospace Series, United Kingdom, 2010.
Valavanis, K. P., Advances in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles-State of the art and Road to autonomy, 1st ed. Springer, United Kingdom, 2010
Time Schedule
Fall 2015
Faculty/Resource Person
Dr Adnan Maqsood
PhD (Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore)
Discipline : CFD
Specialization: