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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been widely adopted in the military world over the last decade and the success of these military applications is increasingly driving efforts to establish unmanned aircraft in non-military roles. Introduction to UAV Systems, 4th edition provides a comprehensive introduction to all of the elements of a complete Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). It addresses the air vehicle, mission planning and control, several types of mission payloads, data links and how they interact with mission performance, and launch and recovery concepts. This book provides enough information to encourage a student to learn more; to provide a specialist with a basic appreciation of the technical issues that drive other parts of the system and interact with their specialty; or to help a program manager understand system-level tradeoffs and know what questions to ask. Key features: Comprehensive overview of all elements of a UAS and of how they interact. Introduces the underlying concepts of key subsystems. Emphasizes system-integration issues and how they relate to subsystem design choices. Practical discussion of issues informed by lessons learned in UAV programs. Introduction to UAV Systems, 4th edition is written both for newcomers to the subject and for experienced members of the UAV community who desire a comprehensive overview at the system level. As well as being a primary text for an introductory course on UAS or a supplementary text in a course that goes into more depth in one of the individual technologies involved in a UAS, this book is a useful overview for practicing engineers, researchers, managers, and consultants interested in UAV systems.

This book provides a backdrop of current trends in the industry where airlines are tending to retain their aircraft longer, while also rapidly introducing a new genre of aircraft into service. The author concentrates on the unique information requirements for Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and delves into the detailed aspects of information needs from within the industry such as Engineering and Maintenance Planning, Aircraft/Engine/Component Configurations, Materials Management, Logistics, and Technical Documentation. He highlights the unique information requirements for aviation MRO and delves into the detailed aspects of information needs from within the industry such as engineering and maintenance planning, aircraft/engine/component configurations, materials management, logistics, and technical documentation. It highlights the difference between on-wing and off-wing maintenance with their unique information processing needs. - Provides practical and realistic solutions to real-world problems - Presents a global perspective of the industry and its relationship with dynamic information technology - Written by a highly knowledgeable and hands on practitioner in this niche field of Aircraft Maintenance - Draws on the author''s wide-ranging practical experience of provisioning IT support to this industry - Draws on the author''s extensive experience to suggest a framework for best practices in IT Provisioning

Whilst most contemporary books in the aerospace propulsion field are dedicated primarily to gas turbine engines, there is often little or no coverage of other propulsion systems and devices such as propeller and helicopter rotors or detailed attention to rocket engines. By taking a wider viewpoint, "Powered Flight - The Engineering of Aerospace Propulsion" aims to provide a broader context, allowing observations and comparisons to be made across systems that are overlooked by focusing on a single aspect alone. The physics and history of aerospace propulsion are built on step-by-step, coupled with the development of an appreciation for the mathematics involved in the science and engineering of propulsion. Combining the author''s experience as a researcher, an industry professional and a lecturer in graduate and undergraduate aerospace engineering, "Powered Flight - The Engineering of Aerospace Propulsion" covers its subject matter both theoretically and with an awareness of the practicalities of the industry. To ensure that the content is clear, representative but also interesting the text is complimented by a range of relevant graphs and photographs including representative engineering, in addition to several propeller performance charts. These items provide excellent reference and support materials for graduate and undergraduate projects and exercises. Students in the field of aerospace engineering will find that "Powered Flight - The Engineering of Aerospace Propulsion" supports their studies from the introductory stage and throughout more intensive follow-on studies.

Airbreathing Propulsion covers the physics of combustion, fluid and thermo-dynamics, and structural mechanics of airbreathing engines, including piston, turboprop, turbojet, turbofan, and ramjet engines. End-of-chapter exercises allow the reader to practice the fundamental concepts behind airbreathing propulsion, and the included PAGIC computer code will help the reader to examine the relationships between the performance parameters of different engines. Large amounts of data have on many different piston, turbojet, and turboprop engines have been compiled for this book and are included as an appendix. This textbook is ideal for senior undergraduate and graduate students studying aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, and mechanical engineering.

The author's approach is one of continuum models of the aerodynamic flow interacting with a flexible structure whose behavior is governed by partial differential equations. Both linear and nonlinear models are considered although much of the book is concerned with the former while keeping the latter clearly in view. A complete chapter is also devoted to nonlinear theory. The author has provided new insights into the classical inviscid aerodynamics and raises novel and interesting questions on fundamental issues that have too often been neglected or forgotten in the development of the early history of the subject. The author contrasts his approach with discrete models for the unsteady aerodynamic flow and the finite element model for the structure. Much of the aeroelasticity has been developed with applications formerly in mind because of its enormous consequences for the safety of aircraft. Aeroelastic instabilities such as divergence and flutter and aeroelastic responses to gusts can pose a significant hazard to the aircraft and impact its performance. Yet, it is now recognized that there are many other physical phenomena that have similar characteristics ranging from flows around flexible tall buildings and long span bridges, alternate energy sources such as electric power generation by smart structures to flows internal to the human body. From the foreword: "For the theorist and applied mathematician who wishes an introduction to this fascinating subject as well as for the experienced aeroelastician who is open to new challenges and a fresh viewpoint, this book and its author have much to offer the reader." Earl Dowell, Duke University, USA

Unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) are revolutionizing the way we explore our global environment. Whether it's to monitor severe weather events or used in a military operation, these machines and the components that operate them are changing the way we approach flight. In his book, Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach investigates all elements of UAS design, including architectural options, and design drivers across diverse systems classes. As the most authoritative single reference on UAS design, the book provides readers a solid understanding of the end-to-end unmanned aircraft system and gain a deeper appreciation for the multidisciplinary nature of UAS design. Topics Discussed Approach for developing competitive, balanced unmanned aircraft systems through a multidisciplinary systems philosophy Extensive survey and analysis of unmanned aircraft launch and recovery techniques, along with selection and design processes Communication systems Derivations of electric aircraft performance equations Overview of mission planning system and control station software functionality Design of aircraft geometry and payload placement Overview of ground control station types and functionality Cost analysis Special Features Equations with solutions at the chapter level Graphics such as line drawings, plots, and images illustrate the problem formulation, communicate data, or highlight system design features Use of examples Case histories

A comprehensive approach to the air vehicle design process using the principles of systems engineering Due to the high cost and the risks associated with development, complex aircraft systems have become a prime candidate for the adoption of systems engineering methodologies. This book presents the entire process of aircraft design based on a systems engineering approach from conceptual design phase, through to preliminary design phase and to detail design phase. Presenting in one volume the methodologies behind aircraft design, this book covers the components and the issues affected by design procedures. The basic topics that are essential to the process, such as aerodynamics, flight stability and control, aero-structure, and aircraft performance are reviewed in various chapters where required. Based on these fundamentals and design requirements, the author explains the design process in a holistic manner to emphasise the integration of the individual components into the overall design. Throughout the book the various design options are considered and weighed against each other, to give readers a practical understanding of the process overall. Readers with knowledge of the fundamental concepts of aerodynamics, propulsion, aero-structure, and flight dynamics will find this book ideal to progress towards the next stage in their understanding of the topic. Furthermore, the broad variety of design techniques covered ensures that readers have the freedom and flexibility to satisfy the design requirements when approaching real-world projects. Key features: Provides full coverage of the design aspects of an air vehicle including: aeronautical concepts, design techniques and design flowcharts Features end of chapter problems to reinforce the learning process as well as fully solved design examples at component level Includes fundamental explanations for aeronautical engineering students and practicing engineers Features a solutions manual to sample questions on the books companion website

La Vigilancia Dependiente Automática, ADS, redundará en una mejora de la circulación aérea.Los servicios de navegación aérea, además de estar basados en complejos sistemas tecnológicos, deben ser operados por equipos humanos altamente cualificados para alcanzar los niveles de seguridad optimos. Aena siempre ha permanecido al dia e incluso ha liderado la implantacion de nuevas tecnologias en este ambito con objeto de conseguir una mejora continua, y en especial en aquellas zonas que por sus especiales caracteristicas tengan mas necesidades que el resto.Tal es el espacio aereo canario, donde la cobertura de vigilancia radar no es posible y no se dispone mas que de los informes de voz de los pilotos para controlar los vuelos transoceanicos. Por ello, la implantacion de la Vigilancia Dependiente Automatica, ADS (ADS-C o ADS-B) ,redundara en una mejora progresiva de la circulacion a la vez que contribuira a racionalizar los costes con respecto a las infraestructuras existentes en la actualidad.Indice de la publicacion:1. La vigilancia aereaLa vigilancia aerea: reseña historica La vigilancia aerea actual (vigilancia aire-tierra)La vigilancia aerea del futuro (vigilancia aire-tierra y aire-aire) 2. La vigilancia dependiente automatica, ADSDefinicion Tipo de ADS¿Para que sirve? Principales diferencias con l...

Una guía ilustrada de la historia del vuelo, desde los primeros artilugios con alas hasta los últimos modelos del sigñp XXI.

Los motores han sido y serán el componente decisivo para las aeronaves; de hecho han sido estos elementos los que en cada momento de la historia de la aviación han delimitado las fronteras del vuelo.El libro realiza un recorrido por la historia de los motores de aviacion, desde que Clement Ader con su Eole lo consiguiera hasta la consolidacion del motor a reaccion, concluida la Segunda Guerra Mundial, sin olvidar los motores cohete, de gran relevancia en la aviacion, protagonizando grandes hitos historicos como el primer vuelo de una aeronave mas alla de la velocidad del sonido.Toda una evolucion apasionante, plagada de anecdotas y del teson de muchos hombres que contribuyeron a hacer posible que el transporte aereo fuera cada vez mas rapido seguro y eficaz.Indice de la publicacion:1. La propulsion segun los precursores2. La era del motor de explosionDel automovil al avionDel Bleirot XI al Super ConstellationUnos apuntes sobre las helices3. Los motores de reaccionUnos indispensables conceptos previosEl nacimiento del turborreactorLa postcombustion y los turborreactores de doble flujoEl pulsorreactorLos estatorreactores4. El motor cohete en la aviacionLos primeros aviones coheteEl avion cohete durante la Segunda Guerra MundialMas alla de la velocidad del sonidoLos cohetes JATOEl avion de combate de propulsion mixtaEl programa ZELMAL5. Turbohelices y sistemas afines¿Un turborreactor con helice?Turboejes y APUEvolucion del turbohelice6. Turborreactores: seis decadas de evolucion tecnologicaEl turborreactor conquista la aviacion militarEl turborreactor y la aviacion civilDiferentes requisitos, distintas solucionesPropfanes, UHB y UDFNormas, ruido y emisionesDimension real del problemaEl futuro de los motores de aviacionAnexo 1: Tabla resumen de los motores de aviacionAnexo 2: Los otros combustibles

Mantenimiento y reparación de aviones es una revisión de la obra previa titulada Mantenimiento y reparación de vehículos aeroespaciales. Esta edición, basada en la cuarta americana, está destinada a aportar a los estudiantes el conocimiento teorico y practico necesario para su cualificacion como tecnicos de mantenimiento de aviacion. Esta...Mantenimiento y reparación de aviones es una revisión de la obra previa titulada Mantenimiento y reparación de vehículos aeroespaciales. Esta edición, basada en la cuarta americana, está destinada a aportar a los estudiantes el conocimiento teorico y practico necesario para su cualificacion como tecnicos de mantenimiento de aviacion. Esta edicion revisada contiene todo el material relativo a los sistemas y estructuras todavia empleados en aviones autorizados para volar, e incluye informacion sobre nuevos materiales, estructuras, sistemas y procesos incorporados a modelos actuales. Como resultado, el tector es una completa fuente de informacion para estudiantes de aviacion, tecnicos e instructores. Ademas de su utilizacion como libro de clase y de instrucciones de taller, es util para el estudio en casa y como libro de consulta para el tecnico.