AS4016 Unmanned Aerial Systems Syllabus:
AS4016 Unmanned Aerial Systems Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course will enables students
1. To impart knowledge on the basic aspects of UAV and its types.
2. To realize the importance of airframe designs and types of propulsions in unmanned aerial vehicle.
3. Gain knowledge on various subsystems and testing procedure of an unmanned aerial vehicle.
4. To enhance the knowledge in the field of real time applications.
5. To get familiarize with the ground control procedures and operations.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO UAV
History of UAV –classification –basic terminology-models and prototypes –applications
UNIT II BASICS OF AIRFRAME
Airframe –dynamics –modeling- structures –wing design- engines and its types-equipment, maintenance and management-control surfaces-specifications.
UNIT III DEVELOPMENT OF UAS SYSTEM
System Development- Ground Testing-UAV component testing-Uav Sub-assembly and Sub System Testing- Testing Complete UAV, Environmental testing – Testing Complete UAV Control Station testing-Catapult Launch systems -System In flight Testing- Test sites-Test Crew training-Onsite preparation – System Certification.
UNIT IV DEPLOYMENT OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM
Operational trails-network centric operations-Radar confusion-Missile Decoy-radio relay Electronic Intelligence-Covert Reconnaissance and surveillance Target designation by laser, NBC contamination Monitoring-Long Range reconnaissance and strike- Aerial photography Information services-communication relay- landmine detection and Destruction-other applications
UNIT V COMMUNICATION PAYLOADS AND PATH PLANNING
Payloads-Telemetry-tracking-Aerial photography, Frequency range – Commands- Control, FPV videos – Flight computer sensor-displays, RF modems, Simulation and ground testing, Trouble shooting, waypoints navigation and ground control software.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, students will be able
CO1: To classify UAVs based on different parameters.
CO2: To demonstrate ability to design an efficient structure for an UAV of specific application.
CO3: To perform ground testing of UAVs.
CO4: To apply the knowledge gained on electronic intelligence and target designation for successful development of UAS.
CO5: To understand the basic concepts in the different types of navigation schemes for UAS.
REFERENCES:
1. Armand J. Chaput, “Design of Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems”, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, 2001.
2. Kimon P. Valavanis, “Advances in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: State of the Art and the Road to Autonomy”, Springer, 2007.
3. Paul G Fahlstrom, Thomas J Gleason, “Introduction to UAV Systems”, UAV Systems, Inc, 1998.
4. Reg Austin, “Unmanned Aircraft systems-UAVs Design, Development and Deployment”, WILEY Publication, 2010.
5. Robert C. Nelson, “Flight Stability and Automatic Control”, McGraw-Hill, Inc, 1998.
6. Swatton ,PJ, “Ground studies for pilots’ flight planning”, 6th edition, 2008.