| Description |
1 online resource ([xiv], 288 pages) : illustrations, photographs |
| Contents |
Overview of micro-air-vehicle development / Thomas J. Mueller -- Elements of aerodynamics, propulsion, and design / Thomas J. Mueller, Gabriel E. Torres, and Donald W. Srull -- Autopilot integration into micro air vehicles / Roman Krashanitsa, George Platanitis, Dmytro Silin, and Sergey Shkarayev -- Case study : micro tactical expendable rigid-wing micro air vehicle / James C. Kellogg -- Flexible-wing micro air vehicles / Peter G. Ifju, Roberto Albertani, Bret K. Stanford, Daniel J. Claxton, and Michael J. Sytsma -- Development of micro air vehicles with in-flight adaptive wing / Motoyuki Aki, Martin Waszak, and Sergey Shkarayev -- Summary |
| Summary |
This book presents a brief history of unmanned air vehicles that led to micro air vehicles and the student competitions that began in 1997. Elements of aerodynamics for low-aspect-ratio wings, propulsion, and the basic concepts for fixed-wing MAV design and a method for autopilot integration into micro air vehicles are included. Three different wing configurations (i.e., rigid cambered, flexible, and adaptive wings) are presented in the case studies. The purpose of this book is to help the reader design, build, and fly micro air vehicles and in this way add to the development of ever-smaller airplanes. Although MAVs can be built using inexpensive model airplane components, they should not be flown by inexperienced pilots without the proper outdoor area, flight training, and insurance. They are very difficult to fly and very difficult for bystanders to see. In the United States, the Academy of Model Aeronautics in Muncie, Indiana, can help locate the proper flying field, flight instructors, and insurance |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographic references at chapter ends, and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Micro air vehicles.
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Reconnaissance aircraft.
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Micro air vehicles
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Reconnaissance aircraft
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kellogg, James C. author, editor
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Ifju, Peter. author, editor.
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Shkarayev, Sergey V. author, editor
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| ISBN |
9781600860829 |
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1600860826 |
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