Unmanned Aircraft Systems Final Prep

Photons

A charged couples device counts the number of _______ per pixel by transferring the ______ sequentially to a calibrated device that measures voltage.

UASs consume large amounts of bandwidth, UASs have no dedicated bandwidth, and UASs mostly operate in already crowded C-band and L-Bands.

Bandwidth allocation is a serious problem for Unmanned aircraft Systems because;

Black hot: Mostly Balck White hot: mostly white

Be able to identify White Hot and Black hot images.

4. Primary power in expeditionary environment (B) 5. Maintenance Equiptment (E) 6. Secondary power Supply (A) 7. Weather monitoring equipment (C) 8. Site Survey (D)

Combine Terms with associated equipment: A)Uninterrupted power supply B)Generator C) Weather station D) Compass E) Personal Protective equipment 4. Primary power in expeditionary environment 5. Maintenance Equiptment 6. Secondary power Supply 7. Weather monitoring equipment 8. Site Survey

Antenna array

Ground data terminals refer to the ____ that transmit data to the unmanned aircraft.

All of the above

How can UAS reliability be improved? -Data tracking -Increased flight hours to identify weak points in aircraft design -Proper preflight

The Unmanned Aircraft is a component of the Unmanned Aircraft System.

How is an Unmanned Aircraft different from an Unmanned Aircraft System?

Ability to handle unique, unplanned situations

Humans are better than Machines at which of the following tasks?

Workstation, chair, keyboard, mouse, desk, screen, controls.

Identify components that are considered part of the human machine interface of the GCS.

Pulse modulation: _|-|_|-|_ (On and off) Amplitude modulation: In and out varying Frequency Modulation: Constant amplitude

Identify the kind of modulation represented.

Microwaves

L Band, S band, C band and Ku band are all types of ______, as classified by the institute of electrical and electronics engineering or IEEE.

Free Space Path Loss

Line of Sight or LOS signals are limited by transmitter power, antenna gain, multi-path propagation and:

Data Link

Lost Communications refers to a loss of the Unmanned Systems' _______.

- Search and Rescue (B) -Hurricane Monitoring (A) -Agricultural photomapping (C) -Power line inspection (C)

Match the UAS application to their respective category: A) scientific B)Public Safety C) Commercial - Search and Rescue -Hurricane Monitoring -Agricultural photomapping -Power line inspection

Movement: propellors Sensing: sensor on the bottom Structure: Main part of drone Payload: Camera

Name elements of the AR drone.

By directing the radio signal in one direction the signal travels further.

One of the major advantages of a parabolic dish antenna is

The transmission of binary code by cycling power on and off.

Pulse code modulation refers to

Below

Radio frequencies are electromagnetic waves that lie _______ the infrared spectrum and are in the range of 300Gz down to about 3Hz.

Detect threat, declare track, declare threat, determine action, command, execute.

Sense and avoid systems conduct six steps to avoid threats, choose correct order.

Active

Synthetic Aperture Radar is an ________ sensor, meaning the equipment generates the signal used to image the environment.

Green

The Bayer filter allowed a charges couple device to detect three distinct colors; Red, _______, Blue, that are combined to make any color.

Public

The FAA's national Policy on UAS defines three groups of users. Which UAS user can be described as intrinsically governmental in nature (i.e.. federal, state, state universities, and local agencies)?

Airworthiness

The Section 33 waiver allows for a waiver for the _______ of an aircraft.

Red

The color _____ has the longest wavelength in the visible light spectrum.

Tailwind

The takeoff ground roll of a horizontal take off Unmanned aircraft will increase significantly with a _____.

Power plant license

What FAA license(s) do unmanned aircraft mechanics need to work on the aircraft engine?

Ground control stations, airborne Control station, and seaborne control station.

What are the different types of control stations based on the physical location of the control stations equipment?

Internal control station and External control station

What are the different types of control stations based on the pilot"s ability to see the air?

All of the above

What are the human crew members arrogated with UAS operations? -UAS pilot(s) -UAS sensor/payload operator -Crew Chief or Field Service

All of the above

What are the human factors domains associated with UAS? -Human cognition -system design -Human computer interaction

Safety, Professionalism, and Respect

What are the three pillars of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems international code of conduct?

Horizontal takeoff and landing, Zero-length launched, and Vertical take off and landing.

What are the three types of UAs launch and recovery elements?

Ground bases SAA and airborne SAA

What are the two levels of service associated with detect and avoid systems?

HALE

What classification if the global hawk?

MALE

What classification is the predator?

Movement

What essential element of the AR drone would the electric motors and propellers fall under?

A Meteorological Measurement Device

What is a Sonde?

Amount of Simulation

What is the major difference between UAs training and manned flight training?

AR Drone

What kind of system falls under VTOL classification?

Full Automation

What mode of control performs the mission without human intervention?

The vendor where you purchase the UAS

What parts/elements of an unmanned aircraft system is incorrect? -The air vehicle(s) of the air vehicle element -The control station of the Mission control element -The data link of the communication element -the payloads of the payload element -the aircrew, and customer of the human element -the enviornment in which the UAS operates or the Space element -The maitnence and support system or the support element -The vendor where you purchase the UAS

Radio control, Flight and flight stabilization, and autonomous navigation.

What technologies paved the way for the birth of unmanned systems?

High Aspect

What type of wing form is best for long endurance?

All of the above

When evaluating GBSAA systems what the major problems associated with the Sense and avoid Systems? -Current systems detect range and azimuth, not elevation data. -Location uncertainty increases with range -Need two radars working together to achieve 99.75 probability of detection. -Total time loop delays add complexity to decision making

VTOL

Which European Standard would a coaxial rotor be categorized under?

class B

Which classes of airspaces are UAS pilots not authorized to fly in?

Initial flight planning

Which control station function is not utilized during the operational phase?

Dull, Dirty, Dangerous, Duration, or Economic reasons.

Why use an UAS?

Obstacle clearance and signal blockage

Why would proper antenna placement be important when flying UAS for the the first time in tan unknown ares? -Obstacle clearance -Signal blockage -Ensure correct fréquency

Produce their own energy source

active Payloads are different from passive payloads in that they________.

Project

level three situation awareness refers to the ability to perceive elements int he enviornment within a volume of time and space, comprehend their meaning and _______ their status in the near future.