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REU Site: Unmanned Aerial Systems with Real-World Applications in Oklahoma — NSF Award to University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (OK

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) have significantly evolved in recent years, with a broad range of applications, including military, commercial, and recreational uses. For the U.S. to remain a leader in this field, deeper knowledge of UAS systems and a well-trained workforce are essential. Advanced UAS capable of navigati

Award titleREU Site: Unmanned Aerial Systems with Real-World Applications in Oklahoma
Award ID2548409
AwardeeUniversity of Oklahoma Norman Campus
CityNORMAN
StateOK
Amount obligated$456,856
Principal investigatorWilson Merchan-Merchan
ProgramEWFD-Eng Workforce Development
Start date09/15/2026
AbstractUnmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) have significantly evolved in recent years, with a broad range of applications, including military, commercial, and recreational uses. For the U.S. to remain a leader in this field, deeper knowledge of UAS systems and a well-trained workforce are essential. Advanced UAS capable of navigating and operating in harsher and more complex environments are expected to have a significant impact on the U.S. economy and infrastructure resilience. This REU Site emphasizes rese
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