UAV Sensors and Systems
University
Goals
To extend the sensing capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by fully exploiting the capabilities of sensors and systems which exploit the electromagnetic spectrum.
Issues
<p>The development of sensors and systems that can be placed on a UAV platform, where the main limiting factors are space, the available payload, and the aerodynamics of the UAV.</p>
Tools and Methods
Receiver design
Signal processing
Antenna and antenna array design
Radar
Direction finding
Jamming
Signal detection
Desired Majors
Electronic Engineering
Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Prep
<p>Electronic and Computer Engineering: Signal processing, electromagnetism, telecommunication.<br />Mechanical Engineering: Aeronautical engineering, UAV design.<br />Industrial Engineering: Systems engineering</p>