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What advancement has diminished the necessity for a pilot to be physically present in an aircraft?
What advancement has diminished the necessity for a pilot to be physically present in an aircraft?
- Improved life support systems for high-altitude flight.
- Increased cockpit space and ergonomic seating.
- Technological advancements allowing remote operation. (correct)
- Enhanced autopilot systems for long-distance flights.
What is a key function of First Person View (FPV) aircraft in remote operations?
What is a key function of First Person View (FPV) aircraft in remote operations?
- Providing real-time video feedback to an operator on the ground. (correct)
- Executing pre-programmed flight paths without human intervention.
- Jamming enemy radar communications.
- Simultaneously controlling multiple UAVs from a central location.
What primary technology guides un-manned aerial vehicles (UAVs)?
What primary technology guides un-manned aerial vehicles (UAVs)?
- Real-time communication with air traffic control towers.
- Inertial navigation systems and magnetic compasses.
- On-board computer analysis of imagery and GPS. (correct)
- Radar-based navigation systems and altimeters.
Besides military applications, for what purpose are low-cost UAVs utilized?
Besides military applications, for what purpose are low-cost UAVs utilized?
What type of missiles are Armed Predator UAVs typically equipped with for engaging ground targets?
What type of missiles are Armed Predator UAVs typically equipped with for engaging ground targets?
In what capacity were armed Predators initially deployed by the U.S. military in Pakistan and Uzbekistan?
In what capacity were armed Predators initially deployed by the U.S. military in Pakistan and Uzbekistan?
What capabilities are current engineering efforts focused on developing for future UAV models?
What capabilities are current engineering efforts focused on developing for future UAV models?
How do First Person View (FPV) aircraft enhance the operator's control and experience?
How do First Person View (FPV) aircraft enhance the operator's control and experience?
How does the use of UAVs impact the risk and involvement of human pilots in dangerous missions?
How does the use of UAVs impact the risk and involvement of human pilots in dangerous missions?
What is the significance of the 'Aerial Target' in 1916 regarding the evolution of drone technology?
What is the significance of the 'Aerial Target' in 1916 regarding the evolution of drone technology?
Flashcards
What is a drone?
What is a drone?
An aircraft without a pilot on board.
How is a drone controlled?
How is a drone controlled?
Autonomously by computer or under remote control.
What was the "Aerial Target"?
What was the "Aerial Target"?
An early attempt at a powered UAV.
Types of Unmanned Vehicles?
Types of Unmanned Vehicles?
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What is FPV aircraft?
What is FPV aircraft?
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Uses of UAVs?
Uses of UAVs?
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What surveys can UAVs perform?
What surveys can UAVs perform?
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What are armed UAVs used for?
What are armed UAVs used for?
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Where were Armed Predators first used?
Where were Armed Predators first used?
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Future UAV capabilities?
Future UAV capabilities?
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Study Notes
- Science uses systematic observation, experimentation, and theories to understand the world.
- Informal observation, logic, authority, and intuition are alternative ways of knowing.
- Science is considered the most effective method for developing accurate knowledge.
The Scientific Method
- Involves observation, hypothesizing, testing, analysis, concluding, and updating theories.
Good Theories
- Generality: Able to summarize many different outcomes.
- Parsimony: Simple and straightforward.
- Fruitful: Provides ideas for new research.
- Falsifiability: Can be proven wrong through evidence.
Research Methods
- Principles and techniques for designing studies, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
- Studying research methods enhances critical thinking and evaluation skills.
- Research methods are used by researchers, doctors, lawyers, journalists, teachers, students, and more.
Types of Research
- Basic research: Tests theories and explores psychological processes for the sake of knowledge.
- Applied research: Solves practical problems.
- Example of basic research: Determining if mindfulness improves test performance.
- Example of applied research: Identifying the most effective stress management for Google employees.
Evaluating Research Questions
- Interesting: Questions that fill a gap in literature.
- Feasible: Answerable with available resources.
- Specific: Questions with well-defined variables.
Evaluating Theories
- Accurate: Explain a wide array of empirical observations.
- Consistent: Internally consistent and aligned with other theories.
- Parsimonious: Simple.
- Falsifiable: Can be proven wrong.
Research Ethics
- Informed consent from participants is essential.
- Confidentiality of participant data must be maintained.
- Participants have a right to privacy.
- Beneficence: Study benefits should outweigh risks.
- Justice: Benefits and risks must be distributed fairly.
- Respect for persons: Participants must be treated with respect.
- Institutional Review Board (IRB): Reviews research for ethical compliance.
Research Designs
- Experimental, quasi-experimental, correlational, and descriptive designs.
Variables
- Independent variable: Manipulated by the researcher.
- Dependent variable: Measured by the researcher.
- Confounding variable: Influences the dependent variable but is not controlled by the researcher.
- Example: In a study on caffeine and memory, caffeine is the independent variable and the memory score is a dependent variable.
Correlation
- Correlation does not imply causation.
- Variable A may cause Variable B, or vice versa, or a third variable C may cause both.
Statistics
- Descriptive statistics summarize data.
- Inferential statistics draw conclusions about populations from samples.
Measurement
- Reliability means the consistency of a measure.
- Validity means the accuracy of a measure.
- A reliable scale provides consistent weight readings, but it is not necessarily a valid (accurate) scale.
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