Unmanned Vehicle University Announces UAV Propulsion Systems Course

PHOENIX - Dec. 15, 2013 - PRLog -- Dr Emaid Retha holds the BS, MS and PhD degrees in aeronautical engineering and has over 34 years of experience including 20 years of UAV engine design experience. The course is totally online, open to the public and is part of the Masters and Doctorate in Unmanned Systems Engineering Degree programs at Unmanned Vehicle University. Dr Retha will be teaching the online UAV Propulsion Systems Course starting on Jan 6, 2014. To apply for this course go to www.uxvuniversity.com or call 602-759-7372.

UAVs use multiple types of propulsion systems. The UAV Propulsion Systems Course requires a basic knowledge of mathematics, numerical modeling and physics of thermodynamics, work and heat transfer and is intended as a first course that provides in-depth understanding of state-of-the-art propulsion issues for UAVs, including propulsion options, cycle analysis, and principles of  operation, systems, components, and performance and efficiency calculations. Also the theories of aero-engines and their related background in aerodynamics, thermodynamics and stress analysis are presented. System as well as component engineering aspects of engine aero-thermo-mechanical design is examined. Unmanned Aircraft Systems alternative power will be discussed.  The course targeted audience is UAV propulsion engineers, UAV aircraft designers, UAV industry managers, educators, and research and development engineers from the relevant agencies.

Unmanned Vehicle University (UVU) is the only University in the world licensed to grant Doctorate and Masters Degrees in Unmanned (Air, Ground, Sea, Space) Systems Engineering and a Certificate in UAS Project Management as a totally online curriculum. The University’s primary focus area is on Unmanned Air, Ground, Sea and Space Systems education and training. Most of the faculty at the school have PhDs in engineering and combined experience of over 500 years. The schools UAV instructor pilots have combined experience of over 60,000 hours in Predator, Reaper, Global Hawk, Hermes, Heron, Aerostar and many small UAVs. UVU is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Centrally located on the NE corner of Central Ave & Washington St. close to many civic, cultural and sporting venues. Attractions and destinations within walking distance of UVU. US Airways Center, Chase Field, Phoenix Convention Center, Arizona Science Center, The Herberger Theatre, Symphony Hall, Phoenix City Hall, Arizona State University, Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix Municipal Court, Arizona Biomedical Collaborative and University of Arizona College of Medicine