Title: Research sensor types.
Course: Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Advanced (20905 ii) > Section: Understanding the Basics of UAS Sensors

Research could include

- flight sensors
  - clock
  - gyroscope
  - accelerometers
  - air pressure sensors/barometers
  - GPS, magnetometer
  - distance sensor
    - ultrasonic
    - laser
    - ight detection and ranging (LIDAR)
- external sensors
  - visual sensors
    - multi-spectral
    - camera
  - microphone
- thermal
- ground penetrating radar
- air quality meters
- radioactivity meters.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What role do sensors play in atmospheric monitoring?
- What is the difference between visual sensors and LIDAR?
- How are thermal sensors being used?