Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Webcourse

Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 | 1:00-4:00 EST (6:00-9:00 UTC)
LIVE Online Webcourse | Classification: Unclassified

Course Description:

The Congressionally mandated 2015 deadline for integration of UAS into the National Air Space, coupled with the recent selection of the first six FAA UAS test site operators, has significantly increased interest in the ability to build and test both new types of UAS and a new generation of payloads. It is estimated that the UAS industry has the potential to bring upwards of 90 billion dollars into the economy over the next 15 years, while improving operations in such diverse areas of support as ISR, radio-relay, search and rescue (SAR), border patrol, law enforcement, and, of course, EW. Whether new to UAS, an EW or mission planning manufacturer wanting to better understand how your products could be applied to the UAS industry, or a project/program manager or sponsor wanting a broader understanding of this expanding aerospace arena, this 3 hour online introductory course is the right course for you.

Topics covered will include:

• UAS Classes and Missions
• Basic Aerodynamics/Performance
• Air Vehicle and Payload Control Methods/Systems
• Mission Planning
• Launch and Recovery
• Commercial ISR Payloads
• Sense and Avoid (SAA) Technologies
• UAS Testing Approval Process
• UAS Test Sites/Capabilities

Participants will have the ability to:

• Access and download the course material
• View documents and links provided by the instructor
• Ask questions of the instructor during the course

Speaker and Presenter Information

Dr. Pat Ford is an EW science advisor/threat lead in support of U.S. Navy tactical airborne electronic attack programs, as well as an Assistant Professor of Aeronautics with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he teaches graduate/undergraduate courses on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). He received his PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences from Walden University with a Specialization in Naval Warfare Operations Analysis. His doctoral research focused on the use of commercial off the shelf radar payloads on UAS assets. He received his Master of Science degree in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota, where his research focused on the development of new methods of microgravity countermeasures in support of long duration space flight. A retired U.S. Naval Reserve cryptologic officer, he is one of the few individuals to graduate from both the Joint Military Intelligence College Post Graduate Intelligence Program and the Middle Enlisted Cryptologic Career Advancement Program. He is the author/editor of two books, "Introduction to Intelligence - A Synthesis of Public Domain Sources", and, "Key Radar Concepts for Electronic Warfare“.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Energy, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Justice, Dept of State, Dept of Veterans Affairs, NASA, State Government, CIA, Coast Guard, Census Bureau