Vehicle Systems and Navigation

Course aim

A theoretical and practical understanding of autonomous vehicle platforms. Vehicles and vehicle systems for the domains of air, sea and land will be introduced and analysed.

Course content

The course covers the primary systems on vehicles, including propulsion, steering, communications and sensors. The kinematics and dynamics of vehicle types will be examined. Techniques and instruments for guidance, navigation and control will be appraised. Techniques for analysing the performance of vehicle systems will be introduced.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 9 weeks x weekly
Practical	4 hours x 3 weeks x weekly

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Examination, Practical, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.