Information Package

Ph.D. on Defence Technologies and Systems

STS611

UNMANNED DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Course Code
STS611
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define unmanned defense systems (ISP).
  2. Know components and architecture of autonomous ISP.
  3. Know ISP technology.
  4. Know ISP analysis.
  5. Know ISP simulation.
  6. Know how to measure ISS system performance.
  7. Know and apply legal aspects of ISP.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionBackground information about the history and definition of ISP,Early ISPs, Modern ISPs,Autonomous ISP (System components and architecture),Autonomous ISP (Unmanned ISP Interfaces),Technology aspects of ISP (Decision-making and planning in dynamic environments),Technology aspects related to ISP (Experiments and Verification issues),Capabilities of ISP,System approach in ISP analysis,Simulation of ISSes,Measuring the effectiveness of ISPs,Measuring the effectiveness of ISPs(Measuring the effectiveness of Force),Measuring the effectiveness of ISPs(Measuring the performance of system),Legal aspects of ISP
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Background information about the history and definition of UDS
2nd Week Early UDSes, Modern UDSes
3rd Week Autonomous UDS (System components and architecture)
4th Week Autonomous UDS (Unmanned UDS Interfaces)
5th Week Technology aspects of UDS (Decision-making and planning in dynamic environments)
6th Week Technology aspects related to UDS (Experiments and Verification issues)
7th Week Capabilities of UDS
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week System approach in UDS analysis
10th Week Simulation of UDSes
11th Week Measuring the effectiveness of UDSes
12th Week Measuring the effectiveness of UDSes(Measuring the effectiveness of Force)
13th Week Measuring the effectiveness of UDSes(Measuring the performance of system)
14th Week Legal aspects of UDS
Recommended or Required ReadingAnthony Finn and Steve Scheding,Developments and Challenges for Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles , A compendium, ISBN 978-3-642-10703-0 DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-10704-7,2010 Springer ? Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Other 1 50
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 8 112
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 2 10 20
Project 1 34 34
Take-home 1 50 50
Total Work Load285
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.5
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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