Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems

by R. Kurt Barnhart (Editor), Douglas M. Marshall (Editor), Eric Shappee (Editor)

Overview

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. Featuring chapters by leading experts, this fully updated bestseller fills the need for an accessible and effective university textbook. Focussing on the civilian applications of UAS, the text begins with an historical overview of unmanned aerial vehicles, and proceeds to examine each major UAS subsystem. Its combination of understandable technical coverage and up-to-date information on policy and regulation makes the text appropriate for both Aerospace Engineering and Aviation programs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000326864
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	03/04/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	524
File size:	21 MB
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About the Author

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

Table 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.

Editorial Reviews

"I was very pleasantly surprised to see how carefully and thoughtfully this edition has updated the subject matter. ... I like the addition of new and challenging topics, particularly 'UAS Airframe and Powerplant Design' and 'Policy and Public Perception.' ... I would choose this second edition for my next class. ... [This edition offers] a much-needed and updated compendium of the unmanned aircraft world. [It is] a must read for someone who wants to get beyond the marketing and headlines and understand the promise, problems, and future for unmanned aircraft systems."
—Harry Kieling, Adjunct Professor, University of Alaska Anchorage, USA

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