Structural design - Hardware system design of UAV's (synthesis, static and quasistatic analyses)
| Title | Δομικός σχεδιασμός – Σχεδιασμός αυτόνομων εναερίων συστημάτων / Structural design - Hardware system design of UAV's (synthesis, static and quasistatic analyses) |
| Code | UAV08 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Georgios Savvaidis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024621 |
Programme of Study: DPMS Enaéria Aytónoma Systīmata
Registered students: 8
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Class ID | 600293509
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600293509
Learning Outcomes
-Understand the key principles of UAV structural design, including load analysis and material selection
-Design and analyze UAV structures using advanced computational tools
-Integrate hardware systems such as propulsion, avionics, and sensor systems into the UAV design.
-Assess the impact of design decisions on UAV performance, stability, and manufacturability
-Apply industry-standard practices and regulations to the design and testing of UAVs
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, methodologies, and best practices in structural design and hardware system design for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Students will gain comprehensive knowledge of UAV structural mechanics and the integration of hardware systems including avionics, sensors, and propulsion units. Emphasis will be placed on designing efficient, lightweight, and robust UAV structures that meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Keywords
UAV Structural Design, Hardware System Integration, Load Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 69 | 2.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 13 | 0.5 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 31 | 1.2 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 12 | 0.5 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 125 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
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Last Update
08-11-2024
