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Títol: Design of a Compliance Strategy for SC Light UAS

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Director/a: ESPONA DONÉS, MARGARIDA

Departament: MAT

Títol: Design of a Compliance Strategy for SC Light UAS

Data inici oferta: 31-01-2024     Data finalització oferta: 30-09-2024


Estudis d'assignació del projecte:
    MU DRONS
Tipus: Individual
 
Lloc de realització: Fora UPC    
 
        Supervisor/a extern: José Javier Balaguer Zafra
        Institució/Empresa: LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTER S.A
        Titulació del Director/a: Engineer
 
Paraules clau:
Drone, UAV, RPAS, UAS, SC-LUAS, compliance, matrix, design, verification, risk,
 
Descripció del contingut i pla d'activitats:
The Master Thesis aims to establish a robust framework for the design verification of SC Light UAS in line with EASA regulations. The focal point is crafting a compliance matrix to link SC Light UAS specifications with Specific Operational Risk Assessment (SORA) elements, ensuring design compliance with safety standards and regulations.
The project starts with an overview of SC Light UAS and pertinent EASA regulations, laying the groundwork for understanding design verification's significance in UAS projects. The methodology involves a detailed analysis of SC Light UAS specifications, correlating them with SORA components and defining necessary robustness levels. It also addresses the identification and proposition of Means of Compliance (MoC) and their customization for specific projects.
The practical application of the compliance matrix is showcased through an in-depth case study, demonstrating its implementation in a real UAS design verification project and discussing outcomes and feedback. Future enhancements and continuous collaboration with EASA for updates and improvements are also highlighted, emphasizing the matrix's role in advancing UAS safety and design integrity.
The student will be working full time (8:30 AM to 5:30 PM) mostly dedicated at writing the master thesis.
 
Overview (resum en anglès):
In an era where Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are revolutionising industries through their diverse applications, offering innovative solutions, the criticality of their safe assimilation into existing airspace has emerged as a forefront concern. This transformation underscores the unprecedented need for rigorous design verification and adherence to regulations, given the inherent level of risk that these systems entail.
This thesis proposes a detailed and comprehensive compliance strategy for the design verification of Special Condition Light UAS (SC Light UAS), with a focus on thoroughly understanding and adhering to relevant European regulations, particularly within the Specific operational category. By meticulously analysing the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) framework and incorporating its guidelines into the design and operational planning of SC Light UAS, this study sets the groundwork for a novel methodology that ensures UAS designs and operations meet regulatory standards.
At the core of this research is the development of a compliance strategy for SC Light UAS design verification projects. This approach provides a systematic and effective method for demonstrating regulatory compliance, addressing the safety objectives set forth by regulatory authorities. The strategy not only serves to confirm the safety and regulatory adherence of UAS designs but also provides a clear step-by-step guide for manufacturers and operators to understand and navigate the regulatory landscape, ensuring their UAS comply with the rigorous requirements necessary for integration into safe airspace.
Through this research, the thesis aims to contribute significantly to the ongoing discourse on UAS integration, offering practical solutions and strategic insights that could facilitate smoother and safer incorporation of unmanned systems into the global airspace infrastructure

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