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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: