Overview

Included in Degrees & Certificates

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Prerequisites

• Permission of Instructor

Learning Outcomes

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of unmanned systems technology, encompassing navigation, vehicle dynamics, power and propulsion, communications, and motion planning fundamentals.
• Analyze operational and design considerations for both single and multi-vehicle unmanned operations, including factors such as coordination, collaboration, and autonomy.
• Evaluate volume and weight limitations on payload and range, considering how these constraints impact system design and performance.
• Assess energy and power constraints in unmanned systems, understanding their implications for endurance, mission duration, and overall system capabilities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in applying navigation principles to unmanned systems, including GPS, inertial navigation, and other relevant technologies.
• Understand the fundamentals of motion planning for unmanned vehicles, including path planning, obstacle avoidance, and optimization techniques.
• Apply knowledge of power and propulsion systems to design efficient and reliable unmanned vehicles, considering factors such as energy efficiency and mission requirements.
• Collaborate effectively in team-based projects to design, build, and test unmanned systems prototypes, demonstrating practical application of course concepts.