Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Third Edition surveys the basics of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), from sensors, controls, and automation to regulations, safety procedures, and human factors.

List of contents

Preface. Acknowledgments. About the Editors. List of Contributors. History. UAS Applications. The "System" in UAS. UAS Sensing - Theory and Practice. UAS Regulations, Standards, and Guidance. Human Factors in Unmanned Aerial Systems. Safety Assessments. Export Control and ITAR. Unmanned Aircraft System Design. UAS Airframe Design. UAS Propulsion System Design. UAS Subsystem Nexus: The Electrical System. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Communications. Command and Control. Unmanned Aircraft Subsystem Integration. Detect and Avoid. UAS in Public Safety. Cybersecurity Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C- UAS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Unmanned Traffic Management ("UTM"). The Future of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Epilogue. Index.

About the author

R. Kurt Barnhart, Douglas M. Marshall, Eric Shappee

Summary

Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Third Edition surveys the basics of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), from sensors, controls, and automation to regulations, safety procedures, and human factors.

Product details

• Authors: R. Kurt (Kansas State Polytechnic Barnhart, R. Kurt (Kansas State University Barnhart
• Assisted by: R Kurt Barnhart (Editor), R. Kurt Barnhart (Editor), Douglas M Marshall (Editor), Douglas M. Marshall (Editor), Eric Shappee (Editor), Shappee Eric (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.03.2021
• EAN: 9780367366599
• ISBN: 978-0-367-36659-9
• No. of pages: 502
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Aeronautics & Astronautics, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / Transportation, environmental science, engineering & technology, Peace studies and conflict resolution, Aerospace & aviation technology, Peace studies & conflict resolution, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Aerospace and aviation technology, Transport technology and trades, Mechanical Engineering & Materials, Transport Technology & Trades, Mechanical engineering and materials