UAV Fundamentals Course Las Vegas on March 5-7

Feb. 18, 2013 - PRLog -- Learn the basics of unmanned aircraft vehicles though the Unmanned Vehicle University 3 Day Fundamentals Course in Las Vegas on March 5-7, 2013

This 3 day course is designed to meet the needs of engineers, researchers and operators. The participants will gain a working knowledge of UAS system classification, pay;loads, sensors, communications and data links. You will learn the current regulation for small UAS operations

The principles of UAS conceptual design and human factors design considerations are described. The requirements and airspace issues for integrating UAS into civilian National Airspace is covered in detail. The need to improve reliability using fault tolerant control systems is discussed. Multiple roadmaps from all services are used to illustrate future UAS missions. Alternative propulsion systems with solar and fuel cell energy sources and multiple UAS swarming are presented as special topics

What you will gain and learn

·         Definitions, Concepts & General UAS Principles
·         Types, Classification and Civilian Roles
·         Characteristics of UAS Sensors and Payloads
·         UAS Communications and Data Links
·         NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 4586
·         Alternatives to GPS and INS Navigation
·         Need for Regulation and Problems with Airspace Integration
·         Ground and Airborne Sense & Avoid Systems
·         Lost Link and ATC Communication/Management Procedures
·         Mission Planning System Concept & Components
·         Improving Reliability with Fault Tolerant Control Systems
·         Human Factors & Human Machine Interface
-       Future Capabilities Including Space Transport, Hypersonic, Refueling, UCAS, Pseudolites and Swarming

For more information visit uxvuniversity.com