Vehicle Design Compendium

Welcome to the Vehicle Design Compendium!

This repository serves as a curated collection of references, tutorials, notes, and practical resources dedicated to the comprehensive design of fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or professional, this compendium aims to provide a structured pathway to understanding and applying the principles of UAV design.

Purpose and Scope

This repository serves as a curated collection of resources for fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) design. It organizes:

• Foundational textbooks, covering classic, modern, and theoretical aspects of aircraft design.
• Theoretical notes and summaries, providing distilled insights on core concepts.
• Research deep dives into advanced topics, including detailed papers and specialized software implementations.
• Guides and documentation for software tools, such as DATCOM and XFLR5.
• Practical applications and case studies, showcasing the use of tools for analysis, optimization, and component matching.

This resource is structured to provide a comprehensive learning and reference environment for fixed-wing UAV design.

How to Use This Compendium

This compendium is structured to guide you from foundational knowledge to specialized topics. We recommend the following approach:

1. Start with the Learning Path: Begin your journey by exploring the Learning Path and Recommended Reading guide. This document outlines key concepts and suggests a reading order for the foundational textbooks.
2. Explore Theoretical Underpinnings: Dive into the 02_Fundamental_Textbooks and its subfolders for comprehensive academic resources.
3. Review Theoretical Notes: Consult the 03_Theoretical_Notes_and_Summaries for distilled insights and personal summaries of complex topics.
4. Deep Dive into Research: For specific advanced topics and cutting-edge research, refer to the 04_Research_Deep_Dives section, which includes relevant papers and associated notes.
5. Master the Tools: Learn how to utilize essential design and analysis software in the 05_Tools_and_Software_Guides section, which includes documentation and practical usage notes.
6. Find Examples and Lists: The 06_Case_Studies_and_Curated_Lists folder provides practical examples and curated lists of components or online resources.

License

This project is licensed under the terms specified in the LICENSE file.