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Course in Multiphysics Simulation Applied to Drones

Online course of 300 hours in multiphysics simulation applied to drones, with 6 modules covering coupled phenomena, rotor and fuselage aerodynamics, structures and vibration, thermal and electronics, and electromagnetics and communications, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Identify the coupled physical phenomena in a drone.

02

Simulate the aerodynamics of rotors and fuselage.

03

Analyse the structural and vibration response of the aircraft.

04

Model the thermal behaviour of batteries and electronics.

05

Assess electromagnetic compatibility and antennas.

06

Couple several physical domains in a single simulation.

07

Validate models against experimental tests.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Multiphysics simulation engineers who want to specialise in multiphysics simulation applied to drones.
  • Drone design engineers who want to specialise in multiphysics simulation applied to drones.
  • Lightweight structures engineers who want to specialise in multiphysics simulation applied to drones.
  • Electronics thermal management engineers who want to specialise in multiphysics simulation applied to drones.
  • Antenna and communications engineers who want to specialise in multiphysics simulation applied to drones.
  • CAE engineers who want to specialise in multiphysics simulation applied to drones.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into drone manufacturing.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (UAS systems)
  • ASME V&V 10 (verification and validation in solid mechanics)
  • ASME V&V 20 (verification and validation in CFD)
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (UAS operations)
  • IEC 62133-2 (lithium battery safety)
  • EN 55032 (electromagnetic compatibility)
  • COMSOL Multiphysics
  • ANSYS Mechanical
  • ANSYS HFSS
  • OpenFOAM
  • MATLAB/Simulink
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Coupled phenomena in a UAS
  2. 1.2Aerodynamics, structures, thermal and electromagnetics
  3. 1.3When coupling is needed and when it is not
  4. 1.4Levels of fidelity and cost
  5. 1.5Defining the problem and objectives
  6. 1.6Required input data
  7. 1.7Validation and verification
  8. 1.8Common modelling errors
  9. 1.9Planning a study
  10. 1.10Workshop: defining a multiphysics case
  1. 2.1Blade element theory
  2. 2.2Actuator disc models
  3. 2.3Rotor CFD in hover
  4. 2.4Rotor-fuselage interaction
  5. 2.5Ground and wall effect
  6. 2.6Forward flight and asymmetry
  7. 2.7Aerodynamic noise
  8. 2.8Validation with thrust testing
  9. 2.9Meshing and rotating domains
  10. 2.10Laboratory: simulation of a rotor
  1. 3.1Modelling the arm and landing gear
  2. 3.2Composite materials in drones
  3. 3.3Manoeuvre and landing loads
  4. 3.4Modal analysis and rotor resonances
  5. 3.5Fatigue in joints
  6. 3.6Impact and drop
  7. 3.7Weight optimisation
  8. 3.8Validation with testing
  9. 3.9Design criteria
  10. 3.10Laboratory: structural analysis of the arm
  1. 4.1Dissipation in ESCs and motors
  2. 4.2Batteries: heat and safe temperature
  3. 4.3Passive and forced cooling
  4. 4.4Effect of hover on cooling
  5. 4.5Thermal modelling of the assembly
  6. 4.6Sensors and thermal protection
  7. 4.7Extreme environments and altitude
  8. 4.8Validation with thermography
  9. 4.9Design trade-offs
  10. 4.10Laboratory: thermal model
  1. 5.1Antennas and radiation pattern
  2. 5.2Antenna placement on the fuselage
  3. 5.3Interference between subsystems
  4. 5.4Shielding and cabling
  5. 5.5Radio link and link budget
  6. 5.6Electromagnetic compatibility
  7. 5.7Propagation simulation
  8. 5.8Range testing
  9. 5.9Applicable regulations
  10. 5.10Laboratory: antenna simulation
  1. 6.1Defining the drone and the mission
  2. 6.2Plan of coupled simulations
  3. 6.3Running and analysing results
  4. 6.4Identifying trade-offs
  5. 6.5Redesign proposal
  6. 6.6Experimental validation plan
  7. 6.7Model documentation
  8. 6.8Technical report
  9. 6.9Presentation of results
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it can be combined with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS HFSS, OpenFOAM and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for thrust testing on a motor test bench, experimental modal analysis and thermography of electronics. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945, ASME V&V 10, ASME V&V 20, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, IEC 62133-2, EN 55032.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945, ASME V&V 10 and ASME V&V 20 applied to real cases.
Industry software:COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS HFSS, OpenFOAM and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a coupled multiphysics study of a drone for a defined mission, with redesign proposal and experimental validation plan, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Rotor simulation
Simulate a rotor in hover and validate it against thrust test data.
Arm structural analysis
Analyse the structural and modal response of a drone arm under manoeuvre and landing loads.
Thermal model
Build a thermal model of the batteries, ESCs and motors.
Antenna simulation
Simulate antenna placement on the fuselage and its radiation pattern.
Final project
Deliver a complete multiphysics project with coupled simulations, redesign proposal, experimental validation plan and technical report.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Multiphysics simulation engineerDrone design engineerLightweight structures engineerElectronics thermal management engineerAntenna and communications engineerCAE engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No previous qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The course totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You will work with COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS HFSS, OpenFOAM and MATLAB/Simulink. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and your tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No previous qualification is required. You need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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