3.3 Writing Assignment

· 3.3 Writing Assignment

Complete all of the following:

1. Dynamics Lab - examine accelerometers and explore how linear forces are captured and depicted. Examine available literature to research and discuss how accelerometers are currently used in UAS designs; provide examples of three specific COTS accelerometers, available on the market today (standalone, single axis, multi-axes, or integrated into an inertial measurement unit [IMU])

2. Power Plant - examine two commonly used propulsion options (internal combustion and electrical motors). Examine available literature to research and discuss why a specific propulsion type would be chosen, over others (you may also compare to turbines); provide examples of three specific COTS engines/motors, available on the market today (brushed, brushless, two-stroke, four-stroke, turbine, etc.)