Essays about: "UCAV"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word UCAV.

  1. 1. Forecasting UAS capability with a five-year timeframe

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Anton Dahlström; [2023]
    Keywords : UAS; UAV; UCAV; RPAS; Drone; DJI; Ukraine; Israel; Russia; Capability; Forecast; UAS; UAV; UCAV; RPAS; Drönare; DJI; Ukraina; Israel; Ryssland; Förmåga; Prognos;

    Abstract : During the war in Ukraine, technical and tactical innovation in the deployment of commercial drones for IRS and strike missions, and artillery spotting have been witnessed. This study aims to create a better understanding of evolving UAS capability and create a use-case forecasting UAS capability in five years. READ MORE

  3. 2. The good and the bad: UCAV counterinsurgency : how are the UCAV theories reflected in the counterinsurgency in Afghanistan and Pakistan?

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Peter Asplund Thidlund; [2016]
    Keywords : UAV; drones; UCAV; Pakistan; FATA; Afghanistan; Chamayou; Cronin; Jordan; Byman; counterinsurgency; Al-Qaida; Taliban;

    Abstract : The modern battlefield is a changing environment where new ideas and technology are being tried and implemented. One such technology that has brought recent changes to the battlefield is the Unmanned Aerial Combat Vehicles (UCAV), commonly (and often incorrectly) referred to as “drones”. READ MORE

  4. 3. Comparison of Aerodynamic Methods for the Computation of Control Surface Loads

    University essay from KTH/Flygdynamik

    Author : Sara Kirchmayr; [2015]
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    Abstract : This paper presents loads computations for the generic UCAV configuration F19, originally devised by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Different aerodynamic methods are investigated and their effect on concentrated structural loads is assessed. Design manoeuvres are defined based on the manoeuvre authority. READ MORE

  5. 4. Drone strikes and the spread of al-Qaeda : Process tracing from Pakistan to Yemen

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Lovisa Örming; [2014]
    Keywords : Al-Qaeda; Drones; Terrorism; Contagion; Pakistan; Yemen; Process tracing;

    Abstract : The use of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAV) or drones have in recent years become the modus operandi of US counterterrorism strategy to eliminate sought out terrorists.Since the initiation of systematic drone strikes in Pakistan 2004, their use has increased andalso expanded into other countries. READ MORE

  6. 5. Development of a Flight Dynamics Modelof a Flying Wing Configuration

    University essay from KTH/Aerodynamik

    Author : Jacopo Tonti; [2014]
    Keywords : Aerodynamic Modelization; System Identification; Stability Control; Linear;

    Abstract : The subject of UCAV design is an important topic nowadays and many countries have their own programmes. An international group, under the initiative of the NATO RTO AVT-201 Task group, titled “Extended Assessment of Reliable Stability & Control Prediction Methods for NATO Air Vehicles”, is currently performing intensive analysis on a generic UCAV configuration, named SACCON. READ MORE