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Development Project

In this course, you will be required to prepare and submit a project paper demonstrating an understanding of the course topics by examining the theory of operation of a C3 system and recommending changes to procedures or design to address an issue or issues. For this project you will need to perform the following:

· Discuss the perceived need of a new C3 subsystem as it relates to a current unmanned system application, management practice, or operational policy and the need for safety, efficiency, and effectiveness (why is it needed?).

· Identify innovative new technologies, methods, processes, or concepts relating to your perceived need.

· Provide a requirements specification associated with your perceived need (what it must be capable of, design imposed limits, etc.).

· Present possible C3 options for unmanned systems based on the operational environment and availability of new technology, methods, processes, or concepts.

· Discuss the appropriateness of considered elements/components to support the intended use, including the benefits, limitations, and constraints.

· Formulate a specific solution or research strategy to address the perceived need, including a theory of operation, any appropriate recommendations or conclusions, and supporting references.

· Utilize an appropriate research method and statistical analysis (if applicable) to obtain data and reference materials to support your work.

· Recommend future research strategies to better understand the issue and add to the collective body of knowledge associated with unmanned systems.

Work is assessed in three main parts: the Abstract (Module 2, 3% of final grade), the Rough Draft (Module 5, 10% of final grade), and the Final Paper (Module 8, 25% of final grade). This material will be shared among class members (stakeholders) for peer review. The Abstract Peer Review is due in Module 3 (2% of final grade), the Rough Draft peer review is due in Module 6 (3% of your final grade), and the Rough Draft Response/Defense is due in Module 7 (2% of final grade).

Development Project: Abstract Submission

In this activity, you will create an abstract of no more than 500 words describing the proposed topic of your Development Project. It should provide an overview of the theme and objectives of your project. The details of the project results do not need to be stated, but it should at least address the perceived need of the new C3 subsystem and any initial technologies you believe would be pertinent to the perceived need. There should be a sufficient and brief summary of the perceived need. Do not include citations in the abstract.