Unmanned Aircraft Systems - UAVS Design, Development and Deployment
Published on 23. April 2010
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372 pages
978-0-470-66479-7 (ISBN)
Description
Unmanned Aircraft Systems delivers a much needed introduction to UAV System technology, taking an integrated approach that avoids compartmentalising the subject. Arranged in four sections, parts 1-3 examine the way in which various engineering disciplines affect the design, development and deployment of UAS. The fourth section assesses the future challenges and opportunities of UAS. Technological innovation and increasingly diverse applications are two key drivers of the rapid expansion of UAS technology. The global defence budget for UAS procurement is expanding, and in the future the market for civilian UAVs is expected to outmatch that of the military. Agriculture, meteorology, conservation and border control are just a few of the diverse areas in which UAVs are making a significant impact; the author addresses all of these applications, looking at the roles and technology behind both fixed wing and rotorcraft UAVs. Leading aeronautical consultant Reg Austin co-founded the Bristol International Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) conferences in 1979, which are now the longest-established UAS conferences worldwide.
In addition, Austin has over 40 years' experience in the design and development of UAS. One of Austin's programmes, the "Sprite UAV System" has been deployed around the world and operated by day and night, in all weathers.
In addition, Austin has over 40 years' experience in the design and development of UAS. One of Austin's programmes, the "Sprite UAV System" has been deployed around the world and operated by day and night, in all weathers.
Reviews / Votes
This book review is part of the Practical Industrial Applications series on Startup Business Book Reviews, providing quality book reviews of the business books that matter. (Will Roney, 3 September 2012) "Overall, the book is a useful guide to the wide subject of unmanned aircraft and will sit comfortably on the shelves of both interested amateur and experienced professional." (RAeS Aerospace Professional magazine, 1 April 2011)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
758 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-66479-7 (9780470664797)
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Persons
Leading aeronautical consultant Reg Austin co-founded the Bristol International Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) conferences in 1979, which are now the longest-established UAS conferences worldwide. In addition, Austin has over 40 years' experience in the design and development of UAS. One of Austin's programmes, the "Sprite UAV System" has been deployed around the world and operated by day and night, in all weathers.
Content
Foreword. Acknowledgements. Series Preface. Preface. Units and Abbreviations. 1 Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). 1.1 Some Applications of UAS. 1.2 What are UAS? 1.3 Why Unmanned Aircraft? 1.4 The Systemic Basis of UAS. 1.5 System Composition. References. Part 1 THE DESIGN OF UAV SYSTEMS. 2 Introduction to Design and Selection of the System. 2.1 Conceptual Phase. 2.2 Preliminary Design. 2.3 Detail Design. 2.4 Selection of the System. 3 Aerodynamics and Airframe Configurations. 3.1 Lift-induced Drag. 3.2 Parasitic Drag. 3.3 Rotary-wing Aerodynamics. 3.4 Response to Air Turbulence. 3.5 Airframe Configurations. 3.6 Summary. References. 4 Characteristics of Aircraft Types. 4.1 Long-endurance, Long-range Role Aircraft. 4.2 Medium-range, Tactical Aircraft. 4.3 Close-range/Battlefield Aircraft. 4.4 MUAV Types. 4.5 MAV and NAV Types. 4.6 UCAV. 4.7 Novel Hybrid Aircraft Configurations. 4.8 Research UAV. References. 5 Design Standards and Regulatory Aspects. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 United Kingdom. 5.3 Europe. 5.4 United States of America. 5.5 Conclusion. References. 6 Aspects of Airframe Design. 6.1 Scale Effects. 6.2 Packaging Density. 6.3 Aerodynamics. 6.4 Structures and Mechanisms. 6.5 Selection of power-plants. 6.6 Modular Construction. 6.7 Ancillary Equipment. References. 7 Design for Stealth. 7.1 Acoustic Signature. 7.2 Visual Signature. 7.3 Thermal Signature. 7.4 Radio/Radar Signature. 7.5 Examples in Practice. Reference. 8 Payload Types. 8.1 Nondispensable Payloads. 8.2 Dispensable Payloads. Reference. 9 Communications. 9.1 Communication Media. 9.2 Radio Communication. 9.3 Mid-air Collision (MAC) Avoidance. 9.4 Communications Data Rate and Bandwidth Usage. 9.5 Antenna Types. References. 10 Control and Stability. 10.1 HTOL Aircraft. 10.2 Helicopters. 10.3 Convertible Rotor Aircraft. 10.4 Payload Control. 10.5 Sensors. 10.6 Autonomy. References. 11 Navigation. 11.1 NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS). 11.2 TACAN. 11.3 LORAN C. 11.4 Inertial Navigation. 11.5 Radio Tracking. 11.6 Way-point Navigation. References. 12 Launch and Recovery. 12.1 Launch. 12.2 Recovery. 12.3 Summary. 13 Control Stations. 13.1 Control Station Composition. 13.2 Open System Architecture. 13.3 Mini-UAV Laptop Ground Control Station. 13.4 Close-range UAV Systems GCS. 13.5 Medium- and Long-range UAV System GCS. 13.6 Sea Control Stations (SCS). 13.7 Air Control Stations (ACS). 14 Support Equipment. 14.1 Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 14.2 Consumables. 14.3 Replaceable Components. 14.4 Vulnerable and On-condition Components. 14.5 Tools. 14.6 Subsidiary Equipment. 15 Transportation. 15.1 Micro-UAV. 15.2 VTOL Close-range Systems. 15.3 HTOL Close-range Systems. 15.4 Medium-range Systems. 15.5 MALE and HALE Systems. 16 Design for Reliability. 16.1 Determination of the Required Level of Reliability. 16.2 Achieving Reliability. 16.3 Reliability Data Presentation. 16.4 Multiplexed Systems. 16.5 Reliability by Design. 16.6 Design for Ease of Maintenance. 17 Design for Manufacture and Development. Part 2 THE DEVELOPMENT OF UAV SYSTEMS. 18 Introduction to System Development and Certification. 18.1 System Development. 18.2 Certification. 18.3 Establishing Reliability. 19 System Ground Testing. 19.1 UAV Component Testing. 19.2 UAV Sub-assembly and Sub-system Testing. 19.3 Testing Complete UAV. 19.4 Control Station Testing. 19.5 Catapult Launch System Tests. 19.6 Documentation. 20 System In-flight Testing. 20.1 Test Sites. 20.2 Preparation for In-flight Testing. 20.3 In-flight Testing. 20.4 System Certification. Part 3 THE DEPLOYMENT OF UAV SYSTEMS. 21 Operational Trials and Full Certification. 21.1 Company Trials. 21.2 Customer Trials and Sales Demonstrations. 22 UAV System Deployment. 22.1 Introduction. 22.2 Network-centric Operations (NCO). 22.3 Teaming with Manned and Other Unmanned Systems. 23 Naval Roles. 23.1 Fleet Detection and Shadowing. 23.2 Radar Confusion. 23.3 Missile Decoy. 23.4 Anti-submarine Warfare. 23.5 Radio Relay. 23.6 Port Protection. 23.7 Over-beach Reconnaissance. 23.8 Fisheries Protection. 23.9 Detection of Illegal Imports. 23.10 Electronic Intelligence. 23.11 Maritime Surveillance. 23.12 Summary. 24 Army Roles. 24.1 Covert Reconnaissance and Surveillance. 24.2 Fall-of-shot Plotting. 24.3 Target Designation by Laser. 24.4 NBC Contamination Monitoring. 24.5 IED and Landmine Detection and Destruction. 24.6 Electronic Intelligence. 24.7 Teaming of Manned and Unmanned Systems. 24.8 System Mobility. 24.9 Persistent Urban Surveillance. 25 Air Force Roles. 25.1 Long-range Reconnaissance and Strike. 25.2 Airborne Early Warning. 25.3 Electronic Intelligence. 25.4 Pre-strike Radar and Anti-aircraft Systems Counter. 25.5 Interception. 25.6 Airfield Security. 26 Civilian, Paramilitary and Commercial Roles. 26.1 Aerial Photography. 26.2 Agriculture. 26.3 Coastguard and Lifeboat Institutions. 26.4 Customs and Excise. 26.5 Conservation. 26.6 Electricity Companies. 26.7 Fire Services. 26.8 Fisheries. 26.9 Gas and Oil Supply Companies. 26.10 Information Services. 26.11 Local Civic Authorities. 26.12 Meteorological Services. 26.13 Traffic Agencies. 26.14 Ordnance Survey. 26.15 Police Authorities. 26.16 Rivers Authorities and Water Boards. 26.17 Survey Organisations. 26.18 Communications Relay. 26.19 Landmine Detection and Destruction. 26.20 Other Applications. References. Part 4 UAS FUTURE. 27 Future Prospects and Challenges. 27.1 Introduction. 27.2 Operation in Civilian Airspace. 27.3 Power-plant Development. 27.4 Developments in Airframe Configurations. 27.5 Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence. 27.6 Improvement in Communication Systems. References. 28 UAV Systems Continuing Evolution. 28.1 Introduction. 28.2 Cruise Missiles. 28.3 World War II Systems. 28.4 The 1950s. 28.5 The 1960s. 28.6 The 1970s. 28.7 The 1980s. 28.8 The 1990s. 28.9 The 2000s. 28.10 The 2010s. 28.11 Into the Future. Appendix A: UAS Organisations. A.1 Conferences. A.2 Industry Associations. A.3 Press Organisations. A.4 Useful Websites. A.5 Test Site Facilities. A.6 Regulators. Index.