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Autonomous Aerospace Systems

Alfredo Renga, Domenico Accardo, and Giancarmine Fasano

The course aims to provide the knowledge needed to design and develop efficient driving and navigation solutions for autonomous vehicles.

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The course aims to provide the knowledge needed to design and develop efficient driving and navigation solutions for autonomous vehicles.

Driving can be strategic or tactical while navigation is the function that provides information about the position, speed and orientation of the vehicle. It is made by integrating measurement from different sources, such as sensors and receivers.

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Syllabus

System Representation of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). UAS System Architecture. Simulation Models
Introduce the concept of Unmanned Air Vehicle UAV and Unmanned Aircraft System UAS
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Principles of guidance models, path management, and path following
Introduce the concept of principles of guidance and patch management for autonomous aircraft
Integrated Navigation in Autonomous Aircraft Systems. GPS/INS. Dead Reckoning
Introduce the integrated navigation systems for autonomous aerospace systems
Obstacle detection and tracking for UAS: fundamentals of target tracking systems, detection and tracking for sense and avoid systems
An important function for unmanned and autonomous aircraft: obstacle detection and tracking
Design Models and Open-loop dynamics. Autopilot Design. Lateral-directional autopilot. Longitudinal Autopilot Design. Altitude-control State Machine
How does an autopilot work

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Recommended for anyone interested in autonomous vehicles
Taught by instructors with impeccable reputations in autonomous vehicle research
Provides a strong foundation for beginners in autonomous vehicle development
Covers the latest principles and techniques in autonomous vehicle navigation
Focuses on practical applications, making it relevant to industry professionals
Hands-on exercises and projects reinforce the learning experience

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Learners who complete Autonomous Aerospace Systems will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Systems Engineer
A Systems Engineer is responsible for managing the development and implementation of new systems within an organization. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course, with its focus on topics such as system representation of unmanned aircraft systems and autopilot design, can be highly valuable to a Systems Engineer working with autonomous aerospace systems.
Aerospace Engineer
Aerospace Engineers design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, and other related systems. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course can provide Aerospace Engineers with the knowledge they need to design and develop autonomous aerospace systems. The course covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Control Systems Engineer
Control Systems Engineers design and develop control systems for a variety of applications, including autonomous vehicles. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course can provide Control Systems Engineers with the knowledge they need to design and develop control systems for autonomous aerospace systems. The course covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Robotics Engineer
Robotics Engineers design, develop, and test robots and autonomous systems. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course can provide Robotics Engineers with the knowledge they need to design and develop autonomous aerospace systems. The course covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Mechatronics Engineer
Mechatronics Engineers design and develop systems that combine mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course can provide Mechatronics Engineers with the knowledge they need to design and develop autonomous aerospace systems. The course covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers design, develop, and test software systems. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course may be helpful to a Software Engineer working on autonomous aerospace systems, as it covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineers design, develop, and test electrical systems. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course may be helpful to an Electrical Engineer working on autonomous aerospace systems, as it covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineers design, develop, and test mechanical systems. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course may be helpful to a Mechanical Engineer working on autonomous aerospace systems, as it covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Computer Engineer
Computer Engineers design, develop, and test computer systems. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course may be helpful to a Computer Engineer working on autonomous aerospace systems, as it covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Avionics Engineer
Avionics Engineers design, develop, and test avionics systems for aircraft. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course may be helpful to an Avionics Engineer working on autonomous aerospace systems, as it covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Systems Analyst
Systems Analysts analyze and design systems to meet the needs of an organization. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course may be helpful to a Systems Analyst working on autonomous aerospace systems, as it covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Operations Research Analyst
Operations Research Analysts use mathematical and analytical techniques to solve problems in a variety of industries. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course may be helpful to an Operations Research Analyst working on autonomous aerospace systems, as it covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Data Scientist
Data Scientists use data to solve problems and make predictions. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course may be helpful to a Data Scientist working on autonomous aerospace systems, as it covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Business Analyst
Business Analysts analyze business processes to identify areas for improvement. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course may be helpful to a Business Analyst working on autonomous aerospace systems, as it covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.
Management Analyst
Management Analysts study and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations. The Autonomous Aerospace Systems course may be helpful to a Management Analyst working on autonomous aerospace systems, as it covers topics such as driving and navigation solutions, guidance models, and integrated navigation.

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We've selected nine books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Autonomous Aerospace Systems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the guidance and control of aerospace vehicles. It valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of autonomous aerospace systems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). It valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of autonomous aerospace systems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the aerospace propulsion systems. It valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of autonomous aerospace systems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the control of robot manipulators. It valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of autonomous aerospace systems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the robotics, vision and control. It valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of autonomous aerospace systems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the computer vision. It valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of autonomous aerospace systems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the deep learning for computer vision. It valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of autonomous aerospace systems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the reinforcement learning. It valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of autonomous aerospace systems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of flight simulation. It valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of autonomous aerospace systems.

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