Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems Security

This course provides engineers with an investigation on advanced topics and recent developments in the main technologies and operation aspects of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), focusing on the associated counter measures and protective measures. It explores cutting-edge techniques for the safe and secure operation of UAS, especially in the context of contested environments. Topics are focused on UAS components, characteristics, and operational environment, such as weather and radio propagation. The course also covers active and passive detection of UAS, methods to avoid detection and for disrupting UAS operations, such as electromagnetic interfer-ence and cyberattacks, as well as measures against these methods, such as RADAR and IR stealth concepts. Finally, this course brings a holistic view of UAS security and its future trends. The target audience consists of engineers interested in planning, de-signing, or participating in UAS operations from a safety and security standpoint. Offered by Cyber Security Engineering. May not be repeated for credit.