Introduction to UAV Systems. Mohammad H. Sadraey

      1  Cover

      2  Series Page

      3  Title Page

      4  Copyright Page

      5  Dedication Page

      6  Preface

      7  Series Preface

      8  Acknowledgments

      9  List of Acronyms

      10  About the Companion Website

      11  Part I: Introduction 1 History and Overview 1.1 Overview 1.2 History 1.3 Overview of UAV Systems 1.4 The Aquila 1.5 Global Hawk 1.6 Predator Family 1.7 Top UAV Manufacturers 1.8 Ethical Concerns of UAVs Questions 2 Classes and Missions of UAVs 2.1 Overview 2.2 Classes of UAV Systems 2.3 Examples of UAVs by Size Group 2.4 Expendable UAVs Questions

      12  Part II: The Air Vehicle 3 Aerodynamics 3.1 Overview 3.2 Aerodynamic Forces 3.3 Mach Number 3.4 Airfoil 3.5 Pressure Distribution 3.6 Drag Polar 3.7 The Real Wing and Airplane 3.8 Induced Drag 3.9 Boundary Layer 3.10 Friction Drag 3.11 Total Air‐Vehicle Drag 3.12 Flapping Wings 3.13 Aerodynamic Efficiency Questions 4 Performance 4.1 Overview 4.2 Cruising Flight 4.3 Range 4.4 Endurance 4.5 Climbing Flight 4.6 Gliding Flight 4.7 Launch 4.8 Recovery Questions 5 Flight Stability and Control 5.1 Overview 5.2 Trim 5.3 Stability 5.4 Control 6 Propulsion 6.1 Overview 6.2 Propulsion Systems Classification 6.3 Thrust Generation 6.4 Powered Lift 6.5 Sources of Power 6.6 Sources of Electric Energy 6.7 Power and Thrust Questions 7 Air Vehicle Structures 7.1 Overview 7.2 Structural Members 7.3 Basic Flight Loads 7.4 Dynamic Loads 7.5 Structural Materials 7.6 Composite Materials 7.7 Construction Techniques 7.8 Basic Structural Calculations Questions

      13  Part III: Mission Planning and Control 8 Mission Planning and Control Station 8.1 Introduction 8.2 MPCS Subsystems 8.3 MPCS Physical Configuration 8.4 MPCS Interfaces