Update lecture 3

course/content/schedule.yml

@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ schedule:
   - date_range: "Sep. 9-13"
     topic: "[Topic 3: UAS flight planning](topics/topic_3_flight_planning/part_a_uas_flight_planning.qmd)"
     details:
-      - "Mon: [Lecture](topics/topic_3_uas_flight_planning/lectures/lecture_3a.qmd)"
+      - "Mon: [Lecture](topics/topic_3_flight_planning/lectures/lecture_3a.qmd)"
       - "Wed: In Class Assignment - [Prepare and analyze a flight plan](topics/topic_3_flight_planning/assignments/assignment_1a_grass.qmd)"
     due_date: "Sep. 23"
     no_class: false

course/topics/topic_2_sfm/sfm_demo.qmd

@@ -2,9 +2,7 @@
 title: "Structure from Motion Visualization"
 subtitle: "UAS Mapping Simulation"
 author: "Corey T. White"
-format:
-    html:
-        theme: []
+format: "html"
 ---
 
 ## Structure from Motion Example

course/topics/topic_3_flight_planning/lectures/lecture_3a.qmd

@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ format:
 :::
 
 ::: {.column width="50%"}
-![](../images/gcp.webp){width=90%}
+![](../images/GCP.webp){width=90%}
 :::
 :::
 
@@ -190,21 +190,19 @@ format:
 
 ---
 
-<section class="smaller">
-<h2>Site evaluation and checklists</h2>
-<img class="fragment" src="../images/flowchart_site.webp">
-<ul>
-<li class="fragment"> terrain check – high obstacles in the take-off, mission, landing and alternative landing locations</li> 
-<li class="fragment"> ask the locals about possible air traffic or ground activities</li> 
-<li class="fragment"> weather check</li> 
-<ul>
-<li class="small fragment"> temperature effects battery life</li> 
-<li class="small fragment"> most of the UAS can’t operate in rain. </li> 
-</ul>
-<li class="fragment"> use checklists, don't rely on your memory!
-<li class="fragment"> sample checklists: <a href="https://phantompilots.com/attachments/drone-checklist-pdf.41608/">paper (for Phantom)</a> and <a href="https://www.rmus.com/pages/rmus-uav-pilot-preflight-compliance-checklist">RMUS app</a>
-</ul>
-</section>
+## Site evaluation and checklists
+
+![](../images/flowchart_site.webp)
+
+- Terrain check – high obstacles in the take-off, mission, landing, and alternative landing locations
+- Ask the locals about possible air traffic or ground activities
+- Weather check
+  - Temperature affects battery life
+  - Most of the UAS can’t operate in rain
+- Use checklists, don't rely on your memory!
+- Sample checklists: [paper (for Phantom)](https://phantompilots.com/attachments/drone-checklist-pdf.41608/) and [RMUS app](https://www.rmus.com/pages/rmus-uav-pilot-preflight-compliance-checklist)
+
+---
 
 <section class="smaller">
     <h2>Site evaluation and checklists</h2>
@@ -256,24 +254,24 @@ the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) is required to develop a **preflight inspecti
 <ul>
 </section>
 
-<section>
+<section class="text-center">
     <h3>Lake Wheeler test site</h3>
-    <img src="../images/LW_google.webp">
+    <img src="../images/LW_google.webp" width="80%">
 </section>
 
-<section>
+<section class="text-center">
     <h3>Lake Wheeler test site</h3>
-    <img src="../images/LakeWheeler_COA.webp">
+    <img src="../images/LakeWheeler_COA.webp" width="80%">
 </section>
 
-<section>
+<section class="text-center">
     <h3>Lake Wheeler test site</h3>
-    <img src="../images/lake_wheeler1.webp">
+    <img src="../images/lake_wheeler1.webp" width="80%">
 </section>
 
-<section>
+<section class="text-center">
     <h3>Lake Wheeler test site</h3>
-    <img src="../images/lake_wheeler2.webp">
+    <img src="../images/lake_wheeler2.webp" width="80%">
 </section>
 
 <section class="text-center">
@@ -299,38 +297,51 @@ the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) is required to develop a **preflight inspecti
 <section>
     <h2>How to plan a mapping flight?</h2>
     <p>UAS Photogrammetric process</p>
-    <img class="fragment" src="../images/photogrammetric_process.webp">
+<img class="fragment" src="../images/photogrammetric_process.webp">
+
 ::: {.columns}
-::: {.column width="50%"} 
-        <img src="../images/aerial_survey.webp">
+::: {.column width="50%"}
+
+<img src="../images/aerial_survey.webp">
+
 :::
-::: {.column width="50%"} 
-    <img src="../images/flight_track.webp">
+::: {.column width="50%"}
+
+<img src="../images/flight_track.webp">
+
 :::
+:::
+
 </section>
+
 <section>
     <h3>How to plan a mapping flight?</h3>
- <img src="../images/pix4D1.webp">
+    <img src="../images/pix4D1.webp">
 </section>
+
 <section>
     <h3>How to plan a mapping flight?</h3>
- <img src="../images/pix4D2.webp">
+    <img src="../images/pix4D2.webp">
 </section>
+
 <section>
     <h3>How to plan a mapping flight?</h3>
- <img src="../images/pix4D3.webp">
+    <img src="../images/pix4D3.webp">
 </section>
+
 <section>
     <h3>How to plan a mapping flight?</h3>
- <img src="../images/pix4D4.webp">
+    <img src="../images/pix4D4.webp">
 </section>
+
 <section>
     <h3>How to plan a mapping flight?</h3>
- <img src="../images/pix4D5.webp">
+    <img src="../images/pix4D5.webp">
 </section>
+
 <section>
     <h3>How to plan a mapping flight?</h3>
- <img src="../images/pix4D6.webp">
+    <img src="../images/pix4D6.webp">
 </section>
 
 <section>

docs/course/schedule.html

@@ -293,7 +293,7 @@ <h4 class="primary anchored">
 </h4>
 <ul>
 <li>
-Mon: <a href="topics/topic_3_uas_flight_planning/lectures/lecture_3a.qmd">Lecture</a>
+Mon: <a href="../course/topics/topic_3_flight_planning/lectures/lecture_3a.html">Lecture</a>
 </li>
 <li>
 Wed: In Class Assignment - <a href="../course/topics/topic_3_flight_planning/assignments/assignment_1a_grass.html">Prepare and analyze a flight plan</a>

docs/course/topics.html

@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@
   </li>  
   <li class="nav-item">
     <a class="nav-link" href="../course/schedule.html"> 
-<span class="menu-text">Course Schedule</span></a>
+<span class="menu-text">Schedule</span></a>
   </li>  
   <li class="nav-item">
     <a class="nav-link" href="../course/logistics.html"> 

docs/course/topics/topic_2_sfm/part_a_images_to_3d.html

@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@
   </li>  
   <li class="nav-item">
     <a class="nav-link" href="../../../course/schedule.html"> 
-<span class="menu-text">Course Schedule</span></a>
+<span class="menu-text">Schedule</span></a>
   </li>  
   <li class="nav-item">
     <a class="nav-link" href="../../../course/logistics.html"> 

docs/course/topics/topic_2_sfm/sfm_demo.html

@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@
   </li>  
   <li class="nav-item">
     <a class="nav-link" href="../../../course/schedule.html"> 
-<span class="menu-text">Course Schedule</span></a>
+<span class="menu-text">Schedule</span></a>
   </li>  
   <li class="nav-item">
     <a class="nav-link" href="../../../course/logistics.html"> 

docs/course/topics/topic_3_flight_planning/lectures/lecture_3a.html

@@ -505,7 +505,7 @@ <h3 id="placing-ground-control-points-gcps">Placing Ground Control Points (GCPs)
 <li>In cases that the topography of the area is complex, use more GCPs</li>
 </ul>
 </div><div class="column" style="width:50%;">
-<p><img data-src="../images/gcp.webp" style="width:90.0%"></p>
+<p><img data-src="../images/GCP.webp" style="width:90.0%"></p>
 </div>
 </div>
 <ul>
@@ -615,37 +615,23 @@ <h2>
 </div>
 </section>
 </section>
-<section class="slide level2">
+<section id="site-evaluation-and-checklists" class="slide level2">
+<h2>Site evaluation and checklists</h2>
 
-<section class="smaller">
-<h2>
-Site evaluation and checklists
-</h2>
-<img class="fragment" src="../images/flowchart_site.webp">
+<img data-src="../images/flowchart_site.webp" class="r-stretch"><ul>
+<li>Terrain check – high obstacles in the take-off, mission, landing, and alternative landing locations</li>
+<li>Ask the locals about possible air traffic or ground activities</li>
+<li>Weather check
 <ul>
-<li class="fragment">
-terrain check – high obstacles in the take-off, mission, landing and alternative landing locations
-</li>
-<li class="fragment">
-ask the locals about possible air traffic or ground activities
-</li>
-<li class="fragment">
-weather check
-</li>
-<ul>
-<li class="small fragment">
-temperature effects battery life
-</li>
-<li class="small fragment">
-most of the UAS can’t operate in rain.
-</li>
+<li>Temperature affects battery life</li>
+<li>Most of the UAS can’t operate in rain</li>
+</ul></li>
+<li>Use checklists, don’t rely on your memory!</li>
+<li>Sample checklists: <a href="https://phantompilots.com/attachments/drone-checklist-pdf.41608/">paper (for Phantom)</a> and <a href="https://www.rmus.com/pages/rmus-uav-pilot-preflight-compliance-checklist">RMUS app</a></li>
 </ul>
-<li class="fragment">
-use checklists, don’t rely on your memory!
-</li><li class="fragment">
-sample checklists: <a href="https://phantompilots.com/attachments/drone-checklist-pdf.41608/">paper (for Phantom)</a> and <a href="https://www.rmus.com/pages/rmus-uav-pilot-preflight-compliance-checklist">RMUS app</a>
-</li></ul>
 </section>
+<section class="slide level2">
+
 <section class="smaller">
 <h2>
 Site evaluation and checklists
@@ -655,7 +641,7 @@ <h2>
 </section>
 <section class="slide level2">
 
-<h3 class="smaller" id="site-evaluation-and-checklists">Site evaluation and checklists</h3>
+<h3 class="smaller" id="site-evaluation-and-checklists-1">Site evaluation and checklists</h3>
 <p>Preflight inspection is required under Part 107.49;<br>
 the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) is required to develop a <strong>preflight inspection checklist</strong> if the manufacturer has not developed one.</p>
 <div class="columns">
@@ -701,37 +687,37 @@ <h2>
 </li>
 <ul>
 </ul></ul></section>
-<section>
+<section class="text-center">
 <h3>
 Lake Wheeler test site
 </h3>
-<img src="../images/LW_google.webp">
+<img src="../images/LW_google.webp" width="80%">
 </section>
-<section>
+<section class="text-center">
 <h3>
 Lake Wheeler test site
 </h3>
-<img src="../images/LakeWheeler_COA.webp">
+<img src="../images/LakeWheeler_COA.webp" width="80%">
 </section>
-<section>
+<section class="text-center">
 <h3>
 Lake Wheeler test site
 </h3>
-<img src="../images/lake_wheeler1.webp">
+<img src="../images/lake_wheeler1.webp" width="80%">
 </section>
-<section>
+<section class="text-center">
 <h3>
 Lake Wheeler test site
 </h3>
-<img src="../images/lake_wheeler2.webp">
+<img src="../images/lake_wheeler2.webp" width="80%">
 </section>
 <section class="text-center">
 <h2>
 Flight planning
 </h2>
 </section>
 </section>
-<section id="flight-planning-software" class="slide level2">
+<section id="flight-planning-software" class="slide level2 smaller">
 <h2>Flight planning software</h2>
 <ul>
 <li>Multiple available platforms</li>
@@ -758,7 +744,14 @@ <h2>
 <p>
 UAS Photogrammetric process
 </p>
-<img class="fragment" src="../images/photogrammetric_process.webp"> ::: {.columns} ::: {.column width=“50%”} <img src="../images/aerial_survey.webp"> ::: ::: {.column width=“50%”} <img src="../images/flight_track.webp"> :::
+<p><img class="fragment" src="../images/photogrammetric_process.webp"></p>
+<div class="columns">
+<div class="column" style="width:50%;">
+<p><img src="../images/aerial_survey.webp"></p>
+</div><div class="column" style="width:50%;">
+<p><img src="../images/flight_track.webp"></p>
+</div>
+</div>
 </section>
 <section>
 <h3>

docs/search.json

@@ -1482,5 +1482,12 @@
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     "section": "Flight planning software",
     "text": "Flight planning software\n\nMultiple available platforms\nSome are dedicated for specific UAS and sold with the system by the manufacturer\n\nTrimble UAS - Trimble Aerial Imaging\nsenseFly UAS - eMotion 3\nDJI - DJI Ground Station Pro\nYuneec - UAV Toolbox\n\nSome are more universal and can work with a variety of platforms:\n\nUgCS\nOpen Source Mission Planner - mostly for DIY drones"
+  },
+  {
+    "objectID": "course/topics/topic_3_flight_planning/lectures/lecture_3a.html#site-evaluation-and-checklists",
+    "href": "course/topics/topic_3_flight_planning/lectures/lecture_3a.html#site-evaluation-and-checklists",
+    "title": "Flight Planning",
+    "section": "Site evaluation and checklists",
+    "text": "Site evaluation and checklists\n\n\nTerrain check – high obstacles in the take-off, mission, landing, and alternative landing locations\nAsk the locals about possible air traffic or ground activities\nWeather check\n\nTemperature affects battery life\nMost of the UAS can’t operate in rain\n\nUse checklists, don’t rely on your memory!\nSample checklists: paper (for Phantom) and RMUS app"
   }
 ]