1. UAVP100 Fundamentals of UAV Propulsion

This 4-week online technical course provides an in-depth understanding of state-of-the-art propulsion principles for unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs), including propulsion options, cycle analysis, principles of operation, systems, components, performance, and efficiency. The course is designed to meet the needs of UAV propulsion engineers, designers, industry managers, UAV research and development engineers, and educators. Course leader: Dr. Emaid A. Abdul-Retha Mode of Assessment: Online UAV propulsion knowledge test (optional) Main Textbook: Austin, R. (2010). Unmanned aircraft systems: UAVS design, development and deployment. John Wiley and Sons Ltd., Chichester. Software: Matlab, Simulink, AeroSim. Certificate: Certificate of Attendance (No course assessment required) Certificate of Award (UAV Propulsion) Oxford Aerospace Academy (Assessed using online knowledge test)

CONTENTS

Week 1: Welcome and Introductions; Fundamentals of UAV propulsion; Analysis and design of UAV propulsion. Week 2: UAV gas turbine engines - jet engine; UAV gas turbine engines turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft. Week 3: UAV internal combustion propulsion; UAV propellers; UAV electric propulsion. Week 4: Perception for UAV propulsion; UAV engines testing and simulation, UAV propulsion applied examples.

2. UAVP101 UAV Propulsion and Performance

The aim of this 4-week online technical course is to provide the student with an understanding of how different types of UAV propulsion produce useful power and how their output is influenced by a very wide range of operating conditions. UAV performance at the full of its flight envelop is explored. The major categories of UAV propulsion applications are covered. On completion of the course the student should be able to understand the influence of the mission on the choice of propulsion cycle for best UAV performance. The course is designed to meet the needs of UAV propulsion engineers, designers, industry managers, UAV R&D engineers, and educators. Course leader: Dr. Emaid A. Abdul-Retha Mode of Assessment: Online UAV propulsion knowledge test (optional) Main Textbook: Fahlstrom, P.G. and Gleason, T.J. (2012). Introduction to UAV systems. 4th ed. John Wiley and Sons Ltd., Chichester. Software: Mat lab, Simulink, Aerosim. Certificate: Certificate of Attendance (No course assessment required) Certificate of Award (UAV Propulsion & Performance) Oxford Aerospace Academy (Assessed using online knowledge test)

CONTENTS

Week 1: Development trends and applications of UAVs; Aerodynamic and flight characteristics. Week 2: UAV basic geometric parameters; Calculation of aerodynamic characteristics. Week 3: Available power; Required power; Calculation of speed range and rate of climb; UAV take-off and landing characteristics. Week 4: Boundaries of attainability and duration of flight; UAV propulsion systems and their characteristics; Calculation of hourly and kilometre fuel consumption based on propeller aerodynamic characteristics.

3. MRUD100 Multi-Rotor UAV Design

This 4-week technical course introduces fundamental principles of multi-rotor VTOL UAV design. The course provides an in-depth understanding of state-of-the-art multi-rotor design factors, including airframe configuration, propulsion options, air vehicle components, and performance. Theory of multi-rotor aerodynamics, stability, and control are explored. The course has been designed to meet the needs of UAV VTOL multi-rotor engineers, aircraft designers, industry managers, research and development engineers, and educators. Course leader: Dr. Emaid A. Abdul-Retha Mode of Assessment: Online UAV design knowledge test (optional) Main Textbook: Norris, D. (2014). Build your own quadcopter: Power up your designs with the Parallax Elev-8. McGraw-Hill Education. London. Software: Matlab - Quadcopter control system. Certificate: Certificate of Attendance (No course assessment required) Certificate of Award (Multi-rotor UAV Design) Oxford Aerospace Academy (Assessed using online knowledge test)

CONTENTS

Week 1: Introduction; Motivations; Multi-rotors review; Course contributions. Week 2: Multi-rotors; General concept; Quad-rotor; Quad-rotor mathematical modelling; Quad-rotor applications. Week 3: Quad-rotor novel concepts; Electro-mechanical quad-rotor; Multi rotor with variable pitch propeller; Multi rotor with servo thrust vectoring; Flap thrust vectoring; Variable pitch quad-rotor. Week 4: Quad-rotor thrust-vectoring; Quad-tilt-rotor design; Quad-tilt-rotor modelling and control; Flap thrust vectoring; Course summary.

4. HFIA100 Human Factors in Aviation I

Flight safety is the major objective of the International Civil Aviation Organization. This course address various aspects of Human Factors and their influence on flight safety. This course is aimed at managers of civil aviation administrations and the airline industry, including airline operational and training managers. Regulatory bodies, safety and investigation agencies, training establishments and students of aerospace sciences should also find this course useful. Course leader: Dr. Elena Spiridon Mode of Assessment: Online human factors knowledge test (optional) Main Textbook: CAA Human Factors Manuals Software: N/A Certificate: Certificate of Attendance (No course assessment required) Certificate of Award (Human Factors in Aviation) Oxford Aerospace Academy (Assessed using online knowledge test)

CONTENTS

Week 1: Introduction to human factors in aviation; Human factors & ergonomics; Conceptual model of human factors. Week 2: Human factors in the aviation industry; Well-being of crew members. Week 3: Applications of human factors Flight operations; Human error; Aviation training; Motivation. Week 4: Flight documentation; Flight deck design; Cabin design; Visual performance; Collision avoidance.

5. UAVP200 Hybrid UAV Propulsion

The Hybrid UAV Propulsion 8-week course is essential for all professionals specializing in Aerospace Propulsion with different sources of power. The mechanisms associated with hybrid propulsion are diverse and affect the ability to successfully advance and sustain the development of hybrid UAV technology. The ultimate goal is to promote the science of hybrid propulsion which is sufficiently safe to be used in a wide range of hybrid UAV applications. The course is designed to meet the needs of hybrid UAV propulsion engineers, designers, industry managers, UAV R&D engineers, and educators. Course leader: Dr. Emaid A. Abdul-Retha Mode of Assessment: Online UAV propulsion knowledge test (optional). Main Textbook: Norris, D. (2014). Build your own quadcopter: Power up your designs with the Parallax Elev-8. McGraw-Hill Education. London. Software: Matlab, Simulink, Aerosim. Certificate: Certificate of Attendance (No course assessment required) Certificate of Award (UAV Propulsion) Oxford Aerospace Academy (Assessed using online knowledge test)

CONTENTS

Week 1-2: Introduction; Classification of propulsion; Challenges and advantages of hybrid propulsion; Propulsion performance; Hybrid propulsion efficiency. Week 3-4: Hybrid drive propulsion system for UAS; Hybrid UAV design Hybrid UAV propulsion design Hybrid UAV propulsion simulation. Week 5-6: Hybrid UAV propulsion methodologies; Hybrid UAV propulsion components and connections types; Propulsion by wire; UAV range extenders. Week 7-8: Hybrid UAV generators, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and inductive power transmission; Tethered VTOL UAV; Conclusions.