Maneuvering and Control

5.4 Research Essay: Maneuvering and Control (PLG1)

In this activity, you are to research a new maneuvering technique or system for an unmanned system (air, land, sea, or space). Information you use for research should be current within the last year. In your essay, you must discuss how the new method works, what operational environment it works best in, and what are its weaknesses.

Your response should be at least 500 words and supported with appropriate reference citations (e.g., scholarly, peer-reviewed, and from reputable sources).

Helpful resources:

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~johannb/Papers/paper108.pdf

http://www.societyofrobots.com/actuators_solenoids.shtml

https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/32172

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSf1HenQhWs&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyMaqh2ELR0&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1xwF6y8MOs&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5PplUmtEvA&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2whRnvbjNQ&feature=youtu.be