Unmanned Systems Technology - Feb/March 2016

Contents include:

• Intro - The move to autonomous cars is such that, not long from now, manual driving will be seen as hopelessly archaic 
• Platform one: Mission-critical info - High-resolution mapping technology for driverless cars launched, in-car computer system provides a form of AI, Intel buys into UAV collision avoidance expertise, and much more 
• In conversation: David Willems - UMS Skeldar’s head of business development talks about his plans for this UAV joint venture 
• UST online - Highlights of what’s new and most popular on our sister UST website, plus details of the Supplier Directory 
• Dossier: ECA Inspector Mk2 USV - We look at how this core of a selection of systems meets the needs of marine customers looking for a complete capability 
• Focus: Antenna systems - Guidance on the technologies and design options available for this key element of unmanned systems 
• Dossier: Northwest UAV NW-44 - We report on what went into developing this pioneering small displacement, single-cylinder two-stroke that has been designed specifically for UAVs 
• Insight: Unmanned ground systems - With commercial driverless cars and transport systems set to appear on our roads before long, we report on developments in the technology 
• Focus: Navigation systems - There are various directions engineers can take regarding navigation sensor technology and integration. We explore the options 
• Insight: LunarX challenge - Private-sector teams are vying to be the first to land an autonomous rover on the Moon. We review the contenders for this prestigious prize 
• PS: Navigation software - Simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM) can encounter problems in some circumstances, which is where a technology known as SINS could prove useful