Future Aviation Challenges – From Unmanned Air Systems to Spaceflight Vehicles

Program Overview

This 12-week online program explores the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging aviation technologies, including unmanned air systems (drones, air taxis) and spaceflight vehicles. It examines the risks and societal implications of these technologies, including environmental threats, safety concerns, and the impact on uninvolved citizens. Participants will gain insights into novel technology and industry practices, and receive a completion certificate upon attending all sessions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

Future Aviation Challenges - From Unmanned Air Systems to Spaceflight Vehicles

Overview:

This professional development course delves into the evolving aviation landscape, exploring both the threats and opportunities arising from new technologies like Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) and spaceflight vehicles.

Objectives:

• Equip individuals with an understanding of the emerging risks and societal implications associated with unmanned air systems (drones, air taxis) and commercial spaceflights.
• Analyze various spaceflight operators for launches and their impact on uninvolved citizens and astronauts.
• Discuss environmental threats posed by space tourism, space debris, and unintended spacecraft re-entry.
• Gain insights into novel technology, particularly drone operations within
  ear controlled airspace and safety concerns surrounding space tourism.

Outline

Module Description:

This program is divided into two segments focusing on spaceflights and unmanned air systems.

Spaceflight Segment:

• Identifies current spaceflight operators involved in space tourism and satellite launches.
• Explores risks posed to space travelers as well as uninvolved citizens on Earth.
• Examines threats posed by spaceflight activities like debris accumulation, environmental concerns.
• Analyzes training methods used for space tourists.

Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Segment:

• Examines the rapidly expanding UAS landscape and the emergence of drones and air taxis.
• Analyzes their direct impact on air traffic around populated areas as well as people on the ground.
• Discusses environmental and societal concerns regarding UAS activities.

Assessment:

Assessments

No formal assessments or assignments are present in this module.

Certificates

A completion certificate will be awarded after attending all module sessions in full.

Teaching:

Delivery Mode

• Delivered via an online learning platform.

Module Duration and Timetable

• Duration:
12 weeks (specific dates not confirmed at the time of extraction)
• Schedule:
• Modules are run from 9 am to 5 pm for the first two days.
• On the final day, sessions last from 9 am to 1pm.