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Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control (PgCert PgDip)

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Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Cranfield, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control (PgCert PgDip) at Cranfield University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control (PgCert PgDip) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Cranfield, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control (PgCert PgDip) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Keeping our courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules we offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels.

To give you a taster, we have listed the compulsory and elective (where applicable) modules which are currently affiliated with this course. All modules are indicative only, and may be subject to change for your year of entry.


Course modules

Compulsory modules
All the modules in the following list need to be taken as part of this course.

UAS Dynamics and Control

Aim
    This module aims to introduce the fundamentals of dynamics and control for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Dynamics-wise both fixed-wing and rotary UAS are covered, including effects of aero (servo) elasticity and introduction to tilt rotors and copters. From a control viewpoint focusing on linear control theory students understand its purpose, strengths and limitations, and relevant characteristics in the context of UAS control. Complemented with a case study on UAS dynamics and control, it provides the underpinning knowledge for the “UAS Modelling and Simulation” and “UAS Autonomous Vehicle Control Systems” modules.
Syllabus
    • Overview of dynamics of motion
    • Mechanics of flight (performance requirements, forces/moments, dynamics)
    • Overview of aero(servo)elasticity effects
    • Introduction to tilt-rotor and copters
    • Mathematical modelling of typical fixed-wing and rotary UAS
    • UAS feedback control system characteristics
    • UAS control system stability and performance
    • Frequency response methods for UAS Flight Control Design
    • Classical and state space control design for UAS
Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module a student should be able to:

  1. Distinguish the fundamentals of flight dynamics for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and their control techniques and properties.
  2. Evaluate the physical underpinning of mechanics of flight and convey mathematically dynamics of typical fixed-wing and rotary UAS.
  3. Evaluate the characteristics, purposes, and design procedures of UAS control systems;
Analyse, design and assess the performance of both state space and (classical) frequency domain UAS control systems

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A first or second class UK Honours degree in engineering, or an equivalent degree in engineering, engineering science, physics, applied mathematics or other appropriate applied science.

Applicants who do not fulfil the standard entry requirements can apply for the Pre-Masters programme, successful completion of which will qualify them for entry to this course for a second year of study.

ATAS Certificate

Students requiring a Tier 4 General Student visa to study in the UK may need to apply for an ATAS certificate to study this course.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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  • Start Date 2017-10-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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