Introduction to UAV systems / / Paul Gerin Fahlstrom, Thomas James Gleason
| Introduction to UAV systems / / Paul Gerin Fahlstrom, Thomas James Gleason |
| Autore | Fahlstrom Paul Gerin |
| Edizione | [4th edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (308 p.) |
| Disciplina |
623.74/69
623.7469 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | GleasonThomas J |
| Collana | Aerospace series (Chichester, England) |
| Soggetto topico |
Drone aircraft
Cruise missiles |
| ISBN |
1-118-39681-2
1-283-54266-8 9786613855114 1-118-39678-2 1-118-39679-0 1-118-39680-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
INTRODUCTION TO UAV SYSTEMS; Contents; Preface; Series Preface; Acknowledgments; List of Acronyms; Part One Introduction; 1 History and Overview; 1.1 Overview; 1.2 History; 1.2.1 Early History; 1.2.2 The Vietnam War; 1.2.3 Resurgence; 1.2.4 Joint Operations; 1.2.5 Desert Storm; 1.2.6 Bosnia; 1.2.7 Afghanistan and Iraq; 1.3 Overview of UAV Systems; 1.3.1 Air Vehicle; 1.3.2 Mission Planning and Control Station; 1.3.3 Launch and Recovery Equipment; 1.3.4 Payloads; 1.3.5 Data Links; 1.3.6 Ground Support Equipment; 1.4 The Aquila; 1.4.1 Aquila Mission and Requirements; 1.4.2 Air Vehicle.
1.4.3 Ground Control Station1.4.4 Launch and Recovery; 1.4.5 Payload; 1.4.6 Other Equipment; 1.4.7 Summary; References; 2 Classes and Missions of UAVs; 2.1 Overview; 2.2 Examples of UAV Systems; 2.2.1 Very Small UAVs; 2.2.2 Small UAVs; 2.2.3 Medium UAVs; 2.2.4 Large UAVs; 2.3 Expendable UAVs; 2.4 Classes of UAV Systems; 2.4.1 Classification by Range and Endurance; 2.4.2 Informal Categories of Small UAV Systems by Size; 2.4.3 The Tier System; 2.4.4 Another Classification Change; 2.5 Missions; Reference; Part Two The Air Vehicle; 3 Basic Aerodynamics; 3.1 Overview. 3.2 Basic Aerodynamic Equations3.3 Aircraft Polar; 3.4 The Real Wing and Airplane; 3.5 Induced Drag; 3.6 The Boundary Layer; 3.7 Flapping Wings; 3.8 Total Air-Vehicle Drag; 3.9 Summary; References; Bibliography; 4 Performance; 4.1 Overview; 4.2 Climbing Flight; 4.3 Range; 4.3.1 Range for a Propeller-Driven Aircraft; 4.3.2 Range for a Jet-Propelled Aircraft; 4.4 Endurance; 4.4.1 Endurance for a Propeller-Driven Aircraft; 4.4.2 Endurance for a Jet-Propelled Aircraft; 4.5 Gliding Flight; 4.6 Summary; 5 Stability and Control; 5.1 Overview; 5.2 Stability; 5.2.1 Longitudinal Stability. 5.2.2 Lateral Stability5.2.3 Dynamic Stability; 5.2.4 Summary; 5.3 Control; 5.3.1 Aerodynamic Control; 5.3.2 Pitch Control; 5.3.3 Lateral Control; 5.4 Autopilots; 5.4.1 Sensor; 5.4.2 Controller; 5.4.3 Actuator; 5.4.4 Airframe Control; 5.4.5 Inner and Outer Loops; 5.4.6 Flight-Control Classification; 5.4.7 Overall Modes of Operation; 5.4.8 Sensors Supporting the Autopilot; 6 Propulsion; 6.1 Overview; 6.2 Thrust Generation; 6.3 Powered Lift; 6.4 Sources of Power; 6.4.1 The Two-Cycle Engine; 6.4.2 The Rotary Engine; 6.4.3 The Gas Turbine; 6.4.4 Electric Motors; 6.4.5 Sources of Electrical Power. 7 Loads and Structures7.1 Overview; 7.2 Loads; 7.3 Dynamic Loads; 7.4 Materials; 7.4.1 Sandwich Construction; 7.4.2 Skin or Reinforcing Materials; 7.4.3 Resin Materials; 7.4.4 Core Materials; 7.5 Construction Techniques; Part Three Mission Planning and Control; 8 Mission Planning and Control Station; 8.1 Oerview; 8.2 MPCS Architecture; 8.2.1 Local Area Networks; 8.2.2 Elements of a LAN; 8.2.3 Levels of Communication; 8.2.4 Bridges and Gateways; 8.3 Physical Configuration; 8.4 Planning and Navigation; 8.4.1 Planning; 8.4.2 Navigation and Target Location; 8.5 MPCS Interfaces. |
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| Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, 2012 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Introduction to UAV systems / / Paul Gerin Fahlstrom, Thomas James Gleason
| Introduction to UAV systems / / Paul Gerin Fahlstrom, Thomas James Gleason |
| Autore | Fahlstrom Paul Gerin |
| Edizione | [4th ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (308 p.) |
| Disciplina | 623.74/69 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | GleasonThomas J |
| Collana | Aerospace series |
| Soggetto topico |
Drone aircraft
Cruise missiles |
| ISBN |
1-118-39681-2
1-283-54266-8 9786613855114 1-118-39678-2 1-118-39679-0 1-118-39680-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. The air vehicle -- pt. 3. Mission planning and control -- pt. 4. Payloads -- pt. 5. Data links -- pt. 6. Launch and recovery. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910824619003321 |
Fahlstrom Paul Gerin
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| Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, 2012 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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