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Course in NATO Interoperability Standards for Autonomy

Online 300-hour course in NATO interoperability standards for autonomy. 6 modules covering STANAG 4586 (UAV control interoperability), STANAG 4671 (UAV airworthiness) and ROS 2. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the concept of interoperability as applied to autonomous systems.

02

Interpret the control standards for unmanned aerial systems.

03

Analyse standardised data formats, sensors and links.

04

Compare standardisation in land and maritime robots.

05

Define governance and verification mechanisms for interoperability.

06

Assess the ethical and human control aspects of autonomy.

07

Develop an interoperability project between platforms.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Interoperability engineer who wants to specialise in NATO interoperability standards for autonomy.
  • Unmanned systems engineer who wants to specialise in NATO interoperability standards for autonomy.
  • Systems integration engineer who wants to specialise in NATO interoperability standards for autonomy.
  • Standardisation analyst who wants to specialise in NATO interoperability standards for autonomy.
  • Data communications engineer who wants to specialise in NATO interoperability standards for autonomy.
  • Systems verification manager who wants to specialise in NATO interoperability standards for autonomy.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • STANAG 4586 (UAV control interoperability)
  • STANAG 4671 (UAV airworthiness)
  • STANAG 4609 (digital motion video)
  • SAE AS5669A (JAUS, architecture for unmanned systems)
  • STANAG 4703 (airworthiness of light UAVs)
  • ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 (system lifecycle processes)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (UAS operations)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1NATO interoperability levels
  2. 1.2Technical, procedural and human interoperability
  3. 1.3Autonomous systems in coalitions
  4. 1.4Manned and unmanned equipment
  5. 1.5NATO standardisation process
  6. 1.6Documents: STANAG, AEP, AP and AJP
  7. 1.7CNAD and NIAG groups
  8. 1.8DIANA innovation initiative
  9. 1.9NATO Autonomy Strategy 2022
  10. 1.10Workshop: map of NATO standardisation bodies
  1. 2.1STANAG 4586: UAV control interface
  2. 2.2Interoperability levels LOI 1 to 5
  3. 2.3VSM, CUCS and CCI architecture
  4. 2.4STANAG 4671: UAV airworthiness
  5. 2.5STANAG 4703 for light UAVs
  6. 2.6STANAG 4702 for rotary-wing aircraft
  7. 2.7Operator training: STANAG 4670
  8. 2.8Integration into airspace
  9. 2.9Lessons from multinational exercises
  10. 2.10Practical: modelling STANAG 4586 messages
  1. 3.1STANAG 4545: NSIF image format
  2. 3.2STANAG 4559: ISR product library
  3. 3.3STANAG 4609: motion video
  4. 3.4STANAG 7023 and aerial imagery
  5. 3.5Link 16 and STANAG 5516
  6. 3.6FMN federated mission architecture
  7. 3.7Metadata and security labelling
  8. 3.8Cybersecurity of data links
  9. 3.9Bandwidth and prioritisation
  10. 3.10Laboratory: analysis of STANAG 4609 video metadata
  1. 4.1JAUS interoperability initiative (SAE AS5669)
  2. 4.2Open UGV architectures
  3. 4.3Vehicle interface standards (VICTORY and GVA)
  4. 4.4Def Stan 23-009 (GVA)
  5. 4.5STANAG 4754 vehicle architecture
  6. 4.6Interoperability of unmanned maritime systems
  7. 4.7NATO MUSI programme
  8. 4.8REPMUS exercises
  9. 4.9Management of heterogeneous swarms
  10. 4.10Case study: lessons from REPMUS exercise
  1. 5.1NATO principles for responsible use of AI
  2. 5.2Interoperability certification
  3. 5.3Testing at CWIX exercises
  4. 5.4Distributed simulation and HLA
  5. 5.5Lifecycle of a standard
  6. 5.6National ratification and reservations
  7. 5.7Interoperability and human control
  8. 5.8Security of shared information
  9. 5.9Lessons learned and improvement
  10. 5.10Workshop: interoperability test plan for CWIX
  1. 6.1Multinational reference scenario
  2. 6.2Identification of participating systems
  3. 6.3Selection of applicable standards
  4. 6.4Interoperability architecture
  5. 6.5Compliance gap analysis
  6. 6.6Test and validation plan
  7. 6.7Legal and ethical risks
  8. 6.8Standardisation recommendations
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  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. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ROS 2, QGroundControl, MATLAB/Simulink, Wireshark, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real interoperability test procedures in the laboratory, multinational integration exercises and conformity reviews against standards. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible delivery(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, IHL and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Multinational reference scenario

Explain the concept of interoperability as applied to autonomous systems.

Identification of participating systems

Interpret the control standards for unmanned aerial systems.

Selection of applicable standards

Analyse standardised data formats, sensors and links.

Interoperability architecture

Compare standardisation in land and maritime robots.

Compliance gap analysis

Define governance and verification mechanisms for interoperability.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Interoperability EngineerUnmanned Systems EngineerSystems Integration EngineerStandardisation AnalystData Communications EngineerSystems Verification Manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses ROS 2, QGroundControl, MATLAB/Simulink and Wireshark. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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