Thesis (M.S. in Engineering Science)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 1990. / Thesis Advisor(s): Howard, Richard M. Second Reader:Pagenkopf, Eric L. "June 1990." Description based on title screen as viewed on October 19, 2009. DTIC Descriptor(s): Remotely piloted vehicles, vertical takeoff aircraft, ducted fans, velocity, flight testing, measurement, recovery, aircraft, hazards, demonstrations, fabrication, cycles, flight, vertical orientation, test vehicles, unmanned, safety, takeoff, shipboard, engines, reinforced plastics, propeller blades, propellers, static tests, tilt, thrust, horizontal orientation DTIC Indicator(s): UAV (Unmanned Air Vehicles), tilt, ship launched, shrouded propellers, aeronautical engineering, archytas aircraft, model tests. Author(s) subject terms: Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV), Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL), ducted fan, Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-94). Also available in print.