Advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology and System Architecture
เทคโนโลยีระบบอากาศยานไร้คนขับขั้นสูงและสถาปัตยกรรมระบบ
Course description
Principles, architectures, and components of advanced UAS; aircraft types; propulsion and power; flight control and autopilot; navigation and positioning; communications and command-and-control links; ground control stations; sensors and payloads; COTS systems; analysis of performance, limitations, compatibility, reliability and operational readiness; requirements analysis; technology selection; and emerging UAS technologies.
Thai description
หลักการ สถาปัตยกรรม และองค์ประกอบ UAS ขั้นสูง ประเภทอากาศยาน ระบบขับเคลื่อนและพลังงาน ระบบควบคุมและ Autopilot ระบบนำร่องและระบุตำแหน่ง ระบบสื่อสารและ C2 Link, GCS, Sensors, Payloads และ COTS การวิเคราะห์สมรรถนะ ข้อจำกัด Compatibility, Reliability, Operational Readiness การวิเคราะห์ความต้องการและการเลือกเทคโนโลยีตามภารกิจ รวมถึง Emerging Technologies
Course learning outcomes (CLO)
| CLO | Outcome | PLO |
|---|---|---|
| CLO1 | Analyse advanced UAS system architectures | PLO1PLO2 |
| CLO2 | Evaluate and select subsystems against mission requirements | PLO2PLO5 |
| CLO3 | Explain UAS technology trends | PLO1PLO6 |
Learning modules
1UAS system architecture
Weeks 1–3 · 27 hLesson 80 minquiz2 KU
Online (before class) · 18 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
In class / field · 9 h
Lecture, case discussion and in-class problem solving
2Power and propulsion
Weeks 4–6 · 27 hLesson 85 minquiz2 KU
Online (before class) · 18 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- UAS power distribution systemsIn development
- BLDC motors, ESCs and propeller matchingIn development
In class / field · 9 h
Lecture, case discussion and in-class problem solving
3Control, navigation and communication
Weeks 7–9 · 27 hLesson 90 minquiz2 KU
Online (before class) · 18 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- PX4 and ArduPilot architectureIn development
- Drone communications and MAVLinkTH
In class / field · 9 h
Lecture, case discussion and in-class problem solving
4Payloads and integration
Weeks 10–12 · 27 hLesson 85 minquiz2 KU
Online (before class) · 18 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
In class / field · 9 h
Lecture, case discussion and in-class problem solving
5Technology trends
Weeks 13–15 · 27 hLesson 80 minquiz1 KU
Online (before class) · 18 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
In class / field · 9 h
Lecture, case discussion and in-class problem solving
Assessment (draft)
| Quizzes and exercises | 20% |
| Midterm examination | 30% |
| Final examination | 40% |
| Participation and discussion | 10% |
Knowledge domain
Key references
- Fahlstrom, P. G., Gleason, T. J., & Sadraey, M. H. (2022). Introduction to UAV systems (5th ed.). Wiley.
- Austin, R. (2010). Unmanned aircraft systems: UAVS design, development and deployment. Wiley.
- INCOSE. (2023). INCOSE systems engineering handbook (5th ed.). Wiley.