Unmanned Aircraft Systems 1st Edition by Ella Atkins, Anibal Ollero, Antonios Tsourdos ISBN 9781118866450 1118866452

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ISBN 10: 1118866452
ISBN 13: 9781118866450
Author: Ella Atkins, Anibal Ollero, Antonios Tsourdos

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• Airline and Aviation Industries
• University Engineering and Science Departments: Aerospace/Aeronautics, Mechanical, EE, Material Science, Physics, Environmental Science, Economics

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• Senior Undergraduate and Postgraduate level Students and Researchers
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems 1st Edition Table of contents:

Part 1: Introductory

Chapter 1: UAS Uses, Capabilities, Grand Challenges

1 Introduction

2 Uses – Missions and Applications

3 Emerging Capabilities and a Look Ahead

4 Grand Challenges Ahead

5 Summary

References

Part 2: Missions

Chapter 2: Remote Sensing Methodology for Unmanned Aerial Systems

1 Introduction

2 UAS Remote Sensing Methodology

3 Core Concepts in UAS Remote Sensing Applications

4 UAS Imaging Equipment

5 Conclusion

References

Chapter 3: Autonomous Parachute-Based Precision Delivery Systems

1 Introduction

2 Concept of Operations and Key Requirements

3 PADS Family and Steady-State Performance

4 Modeling

5 PADS GNC

6 Other Developments

7 Conclusion

References

Chapter 4: Networked Multiple UAS

1 Introduction

2 Principles of Radio Links

3 Air-to-Ground Communications

4 Air-to-Air Communications

5 Antenna Types and Locations

6 UAS Networks

7 Conclusions

Notation

Abbreviations

References

Chapter 5: Weapons Integration

1 Introduction

2 Issues for System Design and Integration

3 Types of Weapon

4 Ballistic Bombs

5 Smart Bombs

6 Complex Air-To-Ground Weapons

7 Air-To-Air Missiles

8 Releasing Weapons from Weapon Bays

9 Stores Management Systems

10 Weapon Interface Standards

11 Future Systems

Acknowledgments

Related Article

Further Reading

Part 3: Airframe Configurations

Chapter 6: Classes and Missions of UAVs

Acronyms

1 Overview

2 Examples of UAVs

3 Expendable UAVs

4 Classes of UAV Systems

5 Missions

6 Conclusion

Related Article

References

Chapter 7: Launch of UAVs

Acronyms

1 Overview

2 Basic Considerations

3 UAV Launch Methods for Fixed-Wing Vehicles

4 Vertical Takeoff and Landing UAV Launch

5 Air Launch of UAVs

6 Conclusions

Related Article

Acknowledgment

Reference

Chapter 8: Recovery of UAVs

Acronyms

1 Overview

2 Conventional Landings

3 Vertical Net Systems

4 Parachute Recovery

5 VTOL UAVs

6 Mid-Air Retrieval

7 Shipboard Recovery

8 Conclusions

Related Article

Acknowledgment

Reference

Chapter 9: Development of Centimeter-Sized Aerial Vehicles

1 Introduction

2 Development of a Fixed-Wing UAV

3 Development of a Rotary-Wing UAV

4 Controller Design of Centimeter-Sized UAV

5 Wing Characteristics at a Low Reynolds Number and Flight Stability of a Fixed-Wing MAV

Acknowledgments

References

Part 4: UAS Design and Subsystems

Chapter 10: Overview of UAS Control Stations

1 Introduction

2 Terminology and Definition

3 Classification

4 Main Design Characteristics

5 Future Trends

6 Conclusions

7 Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 11: Propulsion Systems

1 Introduction

2 Conclusions

Notation and Nomenclature

References

Chapter 12: Power Generation and Energy Management

1 Introduction

2 Onboard Energy Sources and Design Implications

3 Flight Planning for Energy Management

4 Harvesting Atmospheric Energy

5 Conclusion

References

Chapter 13: Control System Mechanization

1 Control Fundamentals of UAS

2 UAS Control System Elements

3 FCS Development Process

4 Some Practical Issues

5 Summary

References

Part 5: Autonomy

Chapter 14: Relative Navigation in GPS-Degraded Environments

1 Introduction

2 Relative Navigation Framework

3 Relative Front End

4 Global Back End

5 Conclusion

References

Chapter 15: Target Detection and Mission Planning Based on Pigeon-Inspired Optimization

1 Introdution

2 Pigeon-Inspired Optimization

3 PIO for Target Detection

4 PIO for UAV Path Planning

5 Mission Assignment Based on PIO

6 Summary

References

Chapter 16: Autonomy Architectures

1 Introduction to Autonomy Architectures for UAS

2 Autonomy Architecture for UAS

3 Example of Autonomy Architecture: The Arcas Project

4 Conclusions

References

Chapter 17: Obstacle Avoidance: Static Obstacles

1 Introduction

2 Avoiding Static Obstacles

3 Research on Obstacle Avoidance

4 Avoidance of Static Obstacles

5 Reactive Planning

6 Summary

References

Chapter 18: Guided Weapon and UAV Navigation and Path-Planning

1 Problems of GPS and INS for Missiles and UAVs

2 Principles and Practice of TERPROM and TERCOM

3 Tactical Missile Guidance Strategies

4 Conclusions

Notation

Nomenclature

References

Chapter 19: Embedded UAS Autopilot and Sensor Systems

1 Introduction

2 Autopilot Architecture

3 Inner-Loop Control Structure

4 On-Board Sensors and Sensor Processing

5 GPS Navigation

6 Summary

Acknowledgments

End Notes

References

Part 6: Control

Chapter 20: Modeling and Frequency-Domain Parameter Identification of a Small-Scale Flybarless Unmanned Helicopter

1 Introduction

2 System Identification Overview

3 Collection of Time History Data

4 Frequency-Response Analysis

5 Model Linearization

6 Stability and Control Derivatives

7 Frequency Response

8 Three-Dimensional Rate Gyro

9 State-Space Model Identification

10 Frequency Response of the Identified Model

11 Time-Domain Validation

12 Conclusion

References

Chapter 21: Trajectory Planning and Guidance

1 Introduction

2 Trajectory Planning

3 Guidance for Path Following

4 Conclusions

References

Chapter 22: Sensor Fusion

1 Introduction

2 Sensor Fusion in UAS

3 Architectures

4 Algorithms

5 Implementation Issues

6 Sensor Fusion Examples

7 Future Developments

Acknowledgments

References

Part 7: Human Oversight

Chapter 23: Function Allocation between Human and Automation and between Air and Ground

1 Introduction

2 Conclusions

References

Chapter 24: Coordination with Manned Aircraft and Air Traffic Control

1 Introduction

2 Evolving UAS Technology and Capability

3 System Requirements for UAS Airspace Integration and Coordination

4 Command and Control Integration

5 Conclusions

References

Chapter 25: Aircraft Pilot and Operator Interfaces

1 Introduction

2 Basic Cockpit Design

3 The Impact of Increasing Automation in the Cockpit

4 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Ground Control Interfaces

5 Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Part 8: Multi-Vehicle Cooperation and Coordination

Chapter 26: Multi-UAV Cooperation

1 Introduction

2 Multi-UAV Architectures for Cooperation

3 Cooperative Perception

4 Decision Making in a Multi-UAV Context

5 Application: People Tracking with Multiple UAVs

6 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 27: Coordinated Standoff Tracking of Moving Ground Targets Using Multiple UAVs

1 Introduction

2 Problem Formulation

3 Recent Techniques on Coordinated Standoff Tracking

4 Coordinated Target Group Tracking Using Multiple UAVs

5 Conclusions

References

Chapter 28: Distributed Situational Awareness and Control

1 Introduction

2 Distributed Situational Awareness

3 Distributed Control

4 Simulation Example

5 Conclusion

References

Chapter 29: Cooperative Search, Reconnaissance, Surveillance

1 Introduction

2 A Path Planning Problem

3 Criteria for Monitoring Missions

4 Cooperative Patrolling

5 Coordination of Multiple Aerial Robots

6 Relevant Results

7 Summary

References

Chapter 30: UAV Swarms: Decision-Making Paradigms

1 Introduction

2 Task Allocation in UAV Swarms

3 Communication Network Connectivity

4 Distributed Guidance and Control

5 Summary

References

Chapter 31: Integrated Health Monitoring for Multiple Air Vehicles

1 Introduction

2 Integrated Control and Fault Detection

3 Decentralized Fault Detection

4 Automated Threshold Selection for NaFD

5 Simulations and Discussions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 32: Cooperative Control for Multiple Air Vehicles

1 Introduction

2 Complexity in Cooperative Teams

3 Task Assignment Example

4 Conclusions

References

Chapter 33: Flight Formation Control

1 Introduction

2 Modeling

3 Control Strategies

4 Reconfiguration

5 Sensors

6 Examples

7 Summary

References

Part 9: Airspace Access

Chapter 34: Operational Profiles of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the Context of the US Regulatory Regime

Acronyms

1 Introduction

2 Operations under Existing Regulatory Framework

3 Operations under Future Regulatory Frameworks

4 Conclusions

References

Chapter 35: High Altitude: Among and Above Commercial Transport

1 Introduction

2 High-Altitude UAS Mission Requirements Overview

3 Lost-Link Operations

4 Divert/Contingency and Flight Termination Points

5 Integrating UAS Mission Differences into the NAS

6 UAS Weather Limitations

7 Conclusion

References

Chapter 36: Low-Altitude Rural to Urban Unmanned Aircraft System Operations

1 Introduction

2 sUAS Technologies: Capabilities and Classifications

3 Urban (U) Zone Operations

4 Suburban (S) Zone Operations

5 Private Rural (R) Zone Operations

6 Unpopulated Commercial (UC) Zone Operations

7 Unpopulated Public (UP) Zone Operations

8 Airport Area Operations

9 Airspace Zone Transit: Crossing Boundaries

10 Conclusions

Nomenclature

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 37: UAS in the Terminal Area: Challenges and Opportunities

1 Introduction

2 Terminal-Area Operations

3 Key Challenges and Opportunities

4 CNS+A Concept of Operations

5 CNS+A Technologies for UAS

6 UAS Flight Management Systems

7 Conclusions

References

Chapter 38: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations in US Airspace

1 Introduction

2 UAS Classification

3 Regulatory Compliance

4 UAS Platform Designs

5 Military Applications

6 Civilian Applications

7 UAS Flight Test Procedures

8 Public Perception of UAS

9 Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Notes

References

Chapter 39: Aircraft Communications and Networking

1 Introduction

2 Fundamentals of Aircraft Communications

3 Current Communication Systems

4 Future Aeronautical Communication Systems

5 Technology and Policy Issues

6 Summary

Nomenclature

References

Chapter 40: Sense-and-Avoid System Based on Radar and Cooperative Sensors

1 Introduction

2 Sense-and-Avoid System Requirements

3 Sensor Requirements

4 Radar Trade-Offs

5 Example of Radar System

6 Cooperative Sensors

7 Data Fusion and Intruder Trajectory Estimation

8 Conclusion

References

Chapter 41: Standards and Interoperability: A Systems Engineering Perspective

1 Introduction

2 Standardization

3 Interoperability

4 Importance of Interoperability and Standardization

5 Systems Engineering, Enabled by Modeling and Simulation, for UAS Interoperability and Standardization

6 Key Modular Design Trade Areas

7 Mechanical and Electrical Exchanges

8 Challenges in UAS Interoperability And Standardization

References

Part 10: Integration Issues: Safety, Security, Privacy

Chapter 42: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) – Regulatory Policy and Processes: A Moving Landscape – A US Perspective

1 Introduction

2 UAS Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Documents and the Cause for Confusion

3 UAS Regulations and Policy Today

4 Type Certification (TC) and Airworthiness Approvals

5 Development of Technical Standards

6 European Regulations and Policy

7 Summary

Appendix A – Definitions

Appendix B – Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)

References

Chapter 43: Requirements: Levels of Safety

1 Introduction

2 Definitions and Assumptions

3 The Context for Unmanned Systems

4 Certification – Aerospace Standards for Software and Hardware

5 System Design Considerations

6 Operational Issues

7 Accident Analysis

8 Concluding Remarks

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 44: Insurance as a Mission Enabler

1 Introduction

2 How Does Insurance Work?

3 Managing Risk in UAS

4 Special Considerations in UAS

5 Conclusion

References

Chapter 45: Fail-Safe Systems from a UAS Guidance Perspective

1 Introduction

2 ARTIS System Description

3 Related Work

4 Fail-Safe Systems

5 Fail-Safe UAS Requirements

6 Fail-Safe Systems Design

7 Fail-Safe Systems Verification

8 Fail-Safe Systems Runtime Management

9 Conclusion and Outlook

References

Chapter 46: UAS Reliability and Risk Analysis

1 Introduction

2 Motivation for Risk Analysis

3 Risk Factors

4 Risk Model

5 Example Calculations

6 Conclusion

Notation and Nomenclature

References

Chapter 47: Sense and Avoid: Systems and Methods

1 Introduction

2 SAA Systems Regulatory Aspects

3 SAA Available Technologies

4 SAA Architectures and Methods

5 Conclusions

References

Chapter 48: System and Cyber Security: Requirements, Modeling, and Management

1 Introduction

2 UAS Cyber Threat Model

3 UAS Vulnerability Analysis and Risk Assessment/Mitigation

4 Conclusion

References

Chapter 49: Social and Legal Issues*

1 Introduction

2 Unmanned Aircraft

3 Constitutional Issues

4 Additional Issues

5 Conclusion

References

Index

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