Detailed Table of Contents
FRONT MATTER
Title Page
Copyright / Publication Page
Books also by Professor Randall K. Nichols
Dedications
Disclaimers
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Contributors
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Table of Contents
Table of Figures
Table of Tables
Table of Equations
Table of Appendices
SECTION 1: UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
Chapter 1: Information Advances, Remote ID, & Extreme Persistence ISR [Ryan]
The Emerging World of Unmanned Vehicle Uses
Information Technologies
Internet of Things (IoT)
Near Term IoT Technologies
Longer Term IoT Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Advanced Manufacturing
Energy Sources
Concluding Thoughts
References
Chapter 2: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & How They Can Augment Mesonet Weather Tower Data Collection. [Mai]
Student Learning Objectives
What is a Mesonet?
Introduction
An examination a Mesonet Data Collection weather instrument(s).
Additional Components in the Weather Ground Station part of the sUAV ecosystem
If a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, could it really cause a hurricane in Texas?
Oklahoma Mesonet
Conclusions
Student Think Questions
References
Chapter 3: Tour de Drones for the Discerning Palate [Nichols]
Student Objectives
Introduction
Suspicious Drones?
Cops, Drones and Nudes
28,300 feet
Turtles
Aerobatic Drone
Swarm Farming
COVID-19
HAPS UAV – Stratospheric Test Flights
Drones to Deliver Organ Transplants
Robot Trucks?
Can you be sued for flying a Drone over Private Property – The New Tort Law
Background on the Tort Law Relating to Drones – Draft One
The New Draft
Definition of “Airspace Intrusions” from the draft:
GPS Interference crashes drone in UK – Ligado debate rages
Autonomous Underwater Glider
New Autonomous Guard USV
Protecting Undersea Cables – A National Security Priority
Navy Large Unmanned Surface and Undersea Vehicles: Background and Issues for Congress
Drone Sightings: The Actual Non-Hyped Numbers Analyzed
Background
Quick Summary of the Drone Sightings
What Does the Word “Sighting” Mean?
Skyborg and Boeing’s Loyal Wingman Drone Projects
Teaming up with drones
Cultural questions facing the air force
Boeing Loyal Wingman Drone
Conclusion
References
SECTION 2: UNMANNED UNDERWATER SYSTEMS
Chapter 4: Underwater Autonomous Navigation & other UUV Advances [Mumm]
Student Learning Objectives
History of Undersea Navigation-What is it, and Why Does it Matter?
Advancements in the UUV Arena
New Challenges Require New Thinking for Underwater Bases, Ports, and Inland Waterways
Direct Warfare Port Scenario
Leveraging Underwater Bases
Mission Planning with Swarming UUVs
Perimeter Protection Planning Considerations
UUV Policies and Governance for Consideration
Conclusions
Questions
References
Chapter 5: Asymmetric Autonomous Maritime Systems [Hood]
Student Learning Objectives
Asymmetry in Warfare:
Naval Asymmetric Warfare
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
Applications
Illegal Drug Trafficking:
Air Crash and Maritime Search Investigations:
Military Applications:
Underwater Gliders
US Navy’s NEMESIS Program
DARPA’s Ocean of Things
Conclusions
Questions
References
Chapter 6: UUV Integrated Autonomous Missions & Drone Management [Mumm]
Student Learning Objectives
History-What is it, and Why Does it Matter?
Early American Submarine Usage
Submarine and UUV Current Military Missions
Submarine and UUV Civilian/Academic Missions
UUV Markets
Teaming UUV with Manned Equipment
AI and its Influence in the Future of the Integrated Architecture of UUVs
Personnel/Human Implications
Conclusions
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 7: Principles of Naval Architecture Applied to UUV’s [Jackson]
Student Learning Objectives – The student will understand the concepts of applying naval
Introduction
Role of the Naval Architect
Naval Architectural Design of UUVs
Bottaccini Model
Gilmer and Johnson Model
Jackson Curve Fit Model
Jackson-Hoerner Model
Jackson Parallel Mid-Body Model
Martz Model
Control and Dynamics of UUVs in Water
EQUATIONS OF MOTION FOR UUVS
Surge equation
Horizontal plane equations
Vertical plane equations
Roll equation
HYDRODYNAMIC DERIVATIVE FORMS
STABILITY AND CONTROL IN THE HORIZONTAL PLANE
Equations in derivative form
Dynamic stability
Steering motions
STABILITY AND CONTROL IN THE VERTICAL PLANE
Equations in derivative form
Dynamic stability
Motion control with surfaces operating
Structural Integrity
Discussion / Conclusions
Questions
References
SECTION 3: UNMANNED VEHICLES FOR GROUND / LAND OPERATIONS & PENETRATION OF ADS
Chapter 8 : Unmanned Logistics Operating Safely & Efficiently Across Multiple Domains [Lonstein]
Student Learning Objectives:
Once Completed Students Should
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Yesterday
One If by Land or beneath it
Three if by Air or in Space
Are we prepared for Autonomous Logistics?
What should be done?
Conclusions
Questions for students to consider
Chapter 9: Chinese Advances in Stealth UAV Penetration Path Planning in Combat Environment [Nichols]
Student Objectives
Introduction
What Is the Counter -UAS Problem?
Implications from Attack by Iran on Saudi Arabian Oil Fields
What else did the Chinese give the Terrorists besides the advanced KH-55 Missiles and Drones?
Chinese Advances in Rapid Path Planning for Stealth UAV in Complex Environment with Bandit Threats
Novelty
UAV Path Planning
Path Planning Formulation
Path Planning Constraints
Maneuver Coordinates
Generation of Safe Paths
Collision Avoidance (CA)
A-Star Algorithm
D-Star Algorithm
Chinese Improved LRTA-STAR Algorithm
MPC
Multi-Step Search Method (MSSM)
Conclusions
Discussion Questions
References
Endnotes
SECTION 4: UNMANNED VEHICLES WEAPONS FOR C4ISR & POPULATION TRACKING & CONTROL
Chapter 10: UAS, the Fourth Amendment & Privacy [Shay]
Student Learning Objectives:
Key Concepts
A Recent Rise in UAS Operations, Privacy Concerns and A Pandemic
Background to the FAA’s Regulatory Environment
How Previous Case Law Concerning UASs or the Technology They Carry, Has Been Applied Toward Privacy and Fourth Amendment
Technologies of the Digital Age and the Fourth Amendment
Examinations of Technologies on UASs due to CoViD-19
Federalism or Federal Regulation of UASs
Pro Arguments
Con Arguments
A Look at UAS Federalism in Action
State Laws Pertaining to Privacy and UASs Before CoViD-19
Federal and State Laws Pertaining to Privacy and UAS After CoViD-19
Conclusions
Student Questions
References
Chapter 11: UV & Disinformation / Misinformation Channels [Ryan]
Student Learning Objectives
The Ruses of War
Understanding Effective Communication
The Elements of Communications
A Simple Model of Communications
Effective Listening
Deception As A Strategy
Implications for Unmanned Systems
Sensing and Interpreting Challenges
“Hidden” Information Embeds
Distinguishing Signals in Noisy Environments
Conclusions
References
SECTION 5: UV GEOPOLITICAL, MARITIME & LEGAL ADVANCES
Chapter 12: Chinese UAS Proliferation along New Silk Road Sea / Land Routes [Carter]
Student Learning Objectives
Progression of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Partnerships
Middle East
European Union
Maritime Silk Road
Blue Ocean Information Network
Digital Silk Road
Conclusions
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 13: Automaton, AI, Law, Ethics, Crossing the Machine – Human Barrier [Lonstein]
Student Learning Objectives
Once Completed Students Should
Humans, Humanity and Humanoids
Are We Losing Our Minds?
Dopamine
Oxytocin
Slot Machines in Your Hand & Head
The Psychology of Social Media
Weaponizing AI and Automation Using Social Media as the Delivery Method
Conclusions
Questions for students to consider
References
Chapter 14: Maritime Cybersecurity [Nichols]
Student Objectives
Introduction
The Case for Cyber Weapon Spoofing of Legacy GPS Signals Affecting US Navy and Commercial Vessels in Pacific
U.S Navy Vessel Collisions in the Pacific
Navy Response
The Navy Official Reaction regarding the possibility of Cyber-Weapon or Cyber-Attack
The Case for a Cyber Weapon
Surfacing Questions
How could be the GPS chaos to US Vessels be achieved?
Chinese Nightmare
Marine Transportation System / Sector (MTS) Scope
MTS Systems / Sector
MTS Scope
MTS Cyber Attack Vectors / Targets
Cyber-Physical Systems, Operational Technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Internet of Things (IoT)
Maritime CPS Applications and Cybersecurity
Conclusions
Student Questions
References
BACK MATTER
Chapter 10: UAS, the Fourth Amendment and Privacy [Shay]
Appendix A – Summary of UAS Provisions in H.R. 302 (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, 2018)
Appendix B – Summary of CFR 14 Part 107 (Federal Aviation Administration, 2016)
Appendix C – Summary of changes due to CoViD-19 pandemic in UAS CFR 14 Part 107 & Part 135 (“Coronavirus guidance & resources from FAA,” 2020)
Chapter 12: Chinese Unmanned Proliferation Along New Silk Road Sea/Land routes [Carter]
Appendix A – Information provided by World Bank via the Green Belt and Road Initiative Center (Dahlquist E., 2017) ( International Institute for Green Finance II Central University for Finance and Economics, 2020)
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