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Unmanned Aviation Systems

Summary

1st Motivational first lecture . Examples of advanced unmanned systems control algorithms and the use of sensory systems. History of unmanned aerial vehicles and systems.
2nd specifics of UAVs in terms of materials and construction. Construction of the airframe and wings. Problems strength and flexibility.
3 Drive units for UAVs . Reciprocating engines , small combustion turbines . Small jet engines. Electric drive unit. Selection of a suitable drive unit for a specific UAS .
4th Electronic Systems UAS - SMART MEMS inertial sensors and unmanned aircraft - sensed variables , MEMS , smart sensors, data processing and data fusion. User's view of GPS , INS and aerometric system . Redundancy and security.
5.Basic control loops for each UAV autopilot modes . Control of take-off, adjustment dynamics, track guidance , site selection and retention of a point above the target / off-target tracking ground moving target . Approach to landing , landing .
6th Advanced algorithms for control systems - optimal and robust control systems .
7th Telemetry for UAVs - communication interfaces , protocols , security, antenna.
8th Flight planning - searching for the optimal trajectory , the no-fly zone , optimization criteria - consumption goals .
9th systems for automatic collision avoidance between aircraft - cooperative and non-cooperative methods .
10th Steering Group coordinated tasks UAVs - formation , monitoring.
11th User (auxiliary) device - stabilized base , optical systems , localizers, sights and range finders, image processing.
12th Legal aspects of operating UAVs in the Czech Republic in Europe.
13th Possibilities of unmanned systems

Literature

[1] Musial M.: System Architecture of Small Autonomous Java (Paperback), VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller e.K. 2008
[2] Hasik J.: Arms and Innovation: Entrepreneurship and Alliances in the Twenty-First-Century Defense Industry, The university of Chicago Press, 2008
[3] Nolan M. S.: Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control,Thompson Brooks/Cole, 2004

Advised literature



Language of instruction čeština
Code 342-0661
Abbreviation LBS
Course title Unmanned Aviation Systems
Coordinating department Institute of Transport
Course coordinator doc. Ing. Vladimír Smrž, Ph.D.