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Apr 20, 2024
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2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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UAS 120 - UAS Sensing Systems
Description: Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) sensor systems, principles of remote sensing, imagery analysis, and payload selection. Includes component operation and use of electro-optical, near-infrared, short-and long-wave infrared, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and Light Information Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensors. Introduction to the electromagnetic spectrum, target detection criteria, and sensor/lens/aircraft pairing.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:
- Imagery analysis
- Short and long range infrared sensors
- Near infrared, multi- and hyper-spectral sensors
- Electro-optical sensors
- Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors
- Electromagnetic spectrum
- Light Information Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensors
- Detection, Identification, and Recognition (DRI) criteria
- Sensor/lens/aircraft selection and pairing
Learning Outcomes:
- Interpret aerial imagery from nadir and oblique angles. (1)
- Identify parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. (6)
- Describe the capabilities and limitations of near infrared, multi- and hyper-spectral sensors. (3)
- Describe the capabilities and limitations of short and long wave infrared sensors. (2)
- Describe the capabilities and limitations of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors. (5)
- Describe the capabilities and limitations of Light Information Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensors. (7)
- Use critical analysis to accurately select the appropriate sensor, lens, and aircraft for a given mission. (1-9)
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