{"product_id":"unmanned-aircraft-systems-isbn-9780470058190","title":"Unmanned Aircraft Systems","description":"\u003ci\u003eUnmanned Aircraft Systems\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003cp\u003eTechnological 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeries Preface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnits and Abbreviations xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Some Applications of UAS 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 What are UAS? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Why Unmanned Aircraft? 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 The Systemic Basis of UAS 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 System Composition 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 THE DESIGN OF UAV SYSTEMS 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Introduction to Design and Selection of the System 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Conceptual Phase 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Preliminary Design 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Detail Design 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Selection of the System 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Aerodynamics and Airframe Configurations 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Lift-induced Drag 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Parasitic Drag 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Rotary-wing Aerodynamics 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Response to Air Turbulence 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Airframe Configurations 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Summary 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Characteristics of Aircraft Types 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Long-endurance, Long-range Rˆole Aircraft 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Medium-range, Tactical Aircraft 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Close-range\/Battlefield Aircraft 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 MUAV Types 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 MAV and NAV Types 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 UCAV 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Novel Hybrid Aircraft Configurations 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Research UAV 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Design Standards and Regulatory Aspects 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 United Kingdom 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Europe 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 United States of America 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Conclusion 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Aspects of Airframe Design 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Scale Effects 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Packaging Density 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Aerodynamics 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Structures and Mechanisms 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Selection of power-plants 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Modular Construction 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Ancillary Equipment 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Design for Stealth 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Acoustic Signature 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Visual Signature 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Thermal Signature 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Radio\/Radar Signature 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Examples in Practice 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Payload Types 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Nondispensable Payloads 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Dispensable Payloads 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Communications 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Communication Media 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Radio Communication 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Mid-air Collision (MAC) Avoidance 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Communications Data Rate and Bandwidth Usage 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Antenna Types 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Control and Stability 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 HTOL Aircraft 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Helicopters 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Convertible Rotor Aircraft 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Payload Control 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Sensors 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Autonomy 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Navigation 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 TACAN 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 LORAN C 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Inertial Navigation 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Radio Tracking 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Way-point Navigation 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Launch and Recovery 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Launch 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Recovery 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Summary 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Control Stations 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Control Station Composition 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Open System Architecture 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Mini-UAV ‘Laptop’ Ground Control Station 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Close-range UAV Systems GCS 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Medium- and Long-range UAV System GCS 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Sea Control Stations (SCS) 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Air Control Stations (ACS) 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Support Equipment 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Operating and Maintenance Manuals 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Consumables 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Replaceable Components 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Vulnerable and On-condition Components 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Tools 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Subsidiary Equipment 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Transportation 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Micro-UAV 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 VTOL Close-range Systems 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 HTOL Close-range Systems 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Medium-range Systems 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 MALE and HALE Systems 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Design for Reliability 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Determination of the Required Level of Reliability 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Achieving Reliability 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Reliability Data Presentation 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Multiplexed Systems 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Reliability by Design 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Design for Ease of Maintenance 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Design for Manufacture and Development 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 THE DEVELOPMENT OF UAV SYSTEMS 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Introduction to System Development and Certification 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 System Development 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Certification 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Establishing Reliability 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 System Ground Testing 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 UAV Component Testing 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 UAV Sub-assembly and Sub-system Testing 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Testing Complete UAV 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Control Station Testing 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Catapult Launch System Tests 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.6 Documentation 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 System In-flight Testing 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Test Sites 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Preparation for In-flight Testing 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 In-flight Testing 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 System Certification 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 THE DEPLOYMENT OF UAV SYSTEMS 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Operational Trials and Full Certification 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Company Trials 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 Customer Trials and Sales Demonstrations 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 UAV System Deployment 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.1 Introduction 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.2 Network-centric Operations (NCO) 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.3 Teaming with Manned and Other Unmanned Systems 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Naval Roles 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.1 Fleet Detection and Shadowing 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.2 Radar Confusion 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.3 Missile Decoy 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.4 Anti-submarine Warfare 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.5 Radio Relay 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.6 Port Protection 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.7 Over-beach Reconnaissance 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.8 Fisheries Protection 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.9 Detection of Illegal Imports 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.10 Electronic Intelligence 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.11 Maritime Surveillance 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.12 Summary 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Army Roles 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.1 Covert Reconnaissance and Surveillance 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.2 Fall-of-shot Plotting 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.3 Target Designation by Laser 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.4 NBC Contamination Monitoring 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.5 IED and Landmine Detection and Destruction 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.6 Electronic Intelligence 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.7 Teaming of Manned and Unmanned Systems 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.8 System Mobility 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.9 Persistent Urban Surveillance 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 Air Force Roles 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.1 Long-range Reconnaissance and Strike 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.2 Airborne Early Warning 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.3 Electronic Intelligence 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.4 Pre-strike Radar and Anti-aircraft Systems Counter 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.5 Interception 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.6 Airfield Security 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e26 Civilian, Paramilitary and Commercial Roles 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.1 Aerial Photography* 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.2 Agriculture 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.3 Coastguard and Lifeboat Institutions 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.4 Customs and Excise 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.5 Conservation 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.6 Electricity Companies 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.7 Fire Services 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.8 Fisheries 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.9 Gas and Oil Supply Companies 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.10 Information Services 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.11 Local Civic Authorities 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.12 Meteorological Services* 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.13 Traffic Agencies 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.14 Ordnance Survey 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.15 Police Authorities* 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.16 Rivers Authorities and Water Boards 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.17 Survey Organisations 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.18 Communications Relay 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.19 Landmine Detection and Destruction 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.20 Other Applications 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 UAS FUTURE 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e27 Future Prospects and Challenges 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.1 Introduction 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.2 Operation in Civilian Airspace 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.3 Power-plant Development 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.4 Developments in Airframe Configurations 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.5 Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.6 Improvement in Communication Systems 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e28 UAV Systems Continuing Evolution 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.1 Introduction 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.2 Cruise Missiles 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.3 World War II Systems 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.4 The 1950s 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.5 The 1960s 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.6 The 1970s 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.7 The 1980s 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.8 The 1990s 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.9 The 2000s 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.10 The 2010s 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.11 Into the Future 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: UAS Organisations 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1 Conferences 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.2 Industry Associations 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.3 Press Organisations 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.4 Useful Websites 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.5 Test Site Facilities 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.6 Regulators 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 323\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“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\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e”  (\u003ci\u003eWill Roney\u003c\/i\u003e, 3 September 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \"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)  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e Leading aeronautical consultant \u003cb\u003eReg Austin\u003c\/b\u003e 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.  \u003ci\u003eUnmanned Aircraft Systems\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003cp\u003eTechnological 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides an integrated analysis of most recent trends and developments in the rapidly expanding UAS industry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten by a leading expert with over 40 years' experience leading UAS programmes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eExamines future opportunities and challenges facing the UAS industry \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990437282021,"sku":"NP9780470058190","price":143.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470058190.jpg?v=1761787824","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/unmanned-aircraft-systems-isbn-9780470058190","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}