AEM 4303W: Flight Dynamics and Control
Catalog Description
Syllabus
AEM 4203
Aerospace Propulsion
4 Credits
Catalog Description:
Basic one-dimensional flows: isentropic, area change, heat addition. Overall performance characteristics of propellers, ramjets, turbojets, turbofans, rockets. Performance analysis of inlets, exhaust nozzles, compressors, burners, and turbines. Rocket flight performance, single-/multi-stage chemical rockets, liquid/solid propellants.
Prerequisites by Topic:
- Aerodynamics (AEM 4202)
Text:
Optional: P.M. Sforza, Theory of Aerospace Propulsion, Butterworth-Heinemann
Format of Course:
4 hours of lecture per week
Computer Usage:
(None)
Course Objectives:
1. Develop an understanding of how air-breathing engines and chemical rockets produce thrust.
2. Develop an ability to do overall engine performance analysis calculations.
3. Develop an ability to carry out performance calculations for individual engine components.
4. Carry out performance analysis for chemical rockets.
5. Gain an understanding of elementary engine design considerations.
Course Outcomes:
- An understanding of quasi-one-dimensional flow;
- An understanding of the generation of thrust in air-breathing engines and rockets;
- An ability to carry out simple performance analysis of subsonic and supersonic inlets;
- An ability to carry out overall performance calculations of turbojets, turbofans and turboprops;
- An elementary understanding of combustors, afterburners, and exhaust nozzles;
- An understanding of axial flow compressors and turbines, and an ability to carry out flow and performance calculations for these;
- An ability to carry out simple flight performance calculations for rockets;
- An understanding of the fundamentals of chemical rocket performance;
- An understanding of how liquid and solid propellant rockets work.
Relationship of course to program objectives:
This course develops knowledge of aerospace propulsion, including turbine and rocket engines, necessary for success in aerospace engineering.
Relationship of course to student outcomes:
This course supports the following student outcomes:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration public health, safety and welfare, as well as global cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed using appropriate learning strategies.
Outcome Measurement
This course is not used to directly measure any of the student outcomes.
Course Outline:
|
Lecture |
Topic |
|
5 |
Dynamics and thermodynamics of perfect gases |
|
6 |
Quasi-one-dimensional flow, thrust and efficiencies |
|
3 |
Aircraft jet engines, propellers, ramjets |
|
3 |
Subsonic inlets, supersonic inlets |
|
6 |
Turbojets, turbofans, turboprops |
|
4 |
Engine performance, engine and aircraft matching |
|
2 |
Combustors, afterburners |
|
7 |
Axial flow compressors, preliminary design of a stage |
|
5 |
Axial flow turbines, turbine and compressor matching |
|
3 |
Rockets, rocket flight performance |
|
6 |
Chemical rockets, thrust chambers, nozzles |
|
5 |
Liquid and solid propellant engines |
Student Survey Questions:
In this course I acquired the following:
1. An understanding of how to apply the conservation equations and the steady flow energy equation to propulsion devices.
2. An ability to carry out overall engine performance analysis for turbojet, turbofan, turboprop and ramjet engines.
3. An ability to carry out flow calculations for inlets and exhaust nozzles.
4. An understanding of axial flow compressors and turbines.
5. An ability to carry out simple flight performance calculations for single and multistage rockets.
6. An understanding of how liquid and solid rockets work.
Please answer the following questions regarding the course:
7. The textbook was clearly written and appropriate for the course.
8. The homework helped me to understand the concepts presented in the course.
9. The tests were appropriate in length and content.
10. The level of work required in this course was appropriate for the credit given.
Last modified:
2018-11-17
Starting Spring 2015 this course will be 3 credits:
Syllabus
AEM 4303W
Flight Dynamics and Control
3 Credits
Catalog Description:
Forces/moments, trim, linearization, transfer functions, dynamic response characteristics for aircraft. Aircraft stability/control derivatives, static longitudinal/lateral stability. Phugoid, short period, spiral, roll subsidence, dutch roll modes. Handling qualities. Design project. Written reports.
Course Web Address:
http://www.aem.umn.edu/courses/aem4303/
Prerequisites by Topic:
1. Dynamics (AEM 2012)
2. Mechanics of Flight (AEM 2301)
3. Simulation (AEM 3101)
4. Freshman composition (WRIT 1301 or equiv)
Text:
Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics, Thomas R. Yechout et al, AIAA Education Series, 2003.
Format of Course:
3 hours of lecture per week
Computer Usage:
MatLab/Simulink
Course Objectives:
Develop an understanding of the rigid body equations of motion of aircraft, longitudinal and lateral stability control of aircraft, mathematical modeling aircraft, and aircraft flying qualities. Builds on using computational tools to model aircraft dynamics. Development of written communication skills.
Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate the following outcomes by tests, homework, and written reports:
1. An understanding of mathematical modeling of the dynamics of aircraft
2. An understanding of the static stability of aircraft
3. An understanding of the dynamics response of aircraft.
4. An understanding of the flying qualities of aircraft
5. The ability to use computational tools to model aircraft
6. Ability to prepare a written report.
Relationship of course to program objectives:
This course develops topics in aircraft stability and control. It provides a broad background in aerospace engineering. It builds on essential tools and problem solving techniques and helps to produce graduates who can be successful in graduate level work.
Relationship of course to program outcomes:
This course provides the following outcomes:
1. Apply mathematics
2. Design and conduct experiments
3. System design
4. Identify engineering problems
5. Communication skills
6. Lifelong learning
7. Engineering tools
8. Aerodynamics
9. Flight mechanics
10. Stability and control
Direct Measures
Outcome: Design and Conduct Experiments
Performance Criteria: Students demonstrate that they can identify the stability derivatives of small general aviation aircraft by conducting a wind tunnel test.
Assessment Method: Technical report
Outcomes: System Design, Stability and Control
Performance Criteria: Students demonstrate that they can design a stability augmentation system for aircraft.
Assessment Method: Technical report/memo
Outcome: Communications
Performance Criteria: Students demonstrate that they can communicate engineering results.
Assessment Method: Technical reports
Outcome: Lifelong learning
Performance Criteria: Students demonstrate that they can research a topic (aircraft parameters) needed for their technical reports.
Assessment Method: Homework assignments and reports.
Course Outline:
|
Lectures |
Topics |
|
9 |
Review of Aircraft aerodynamics |
|
6 |
Aircraft equations of motion |
|
3 |
Longitudinal Dynamics |
|
3 |
Lateral Dynamics |
|
3 |
Maneuverability |
|
3 |
Stability |
|
3 |
Flying and Handling Qualities |
|
3 |
Command and Stability Augmentation |
|
3 |
Aerodynamic Modeling (wind tunnel experiment) |
|
3 |
Aerodynamic Stability and Control Derivatives |
Outcome Measurement:
Accomplished through homework, periodic exams, a final exam, and laboratory and simulation project reports.
Go-No-Goes:
The go-no-goes for this course are the lab and simulation reports, which must be passed for the student to pass the course.
Student Survey Questions:
This course improved my ability to do the following:
1. Apply knowledge of math, science and engineering.
2. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
3. Communicate effectively.
4. Be aware of contemporary issues.
5. Use modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Please answer the following questions regarding this course:
6. The textbook was a useful reference and appropriate for the course.
7. The level of work required in this course was appropriate for the credit given.
8. The homework helped me understand static stability of aircraft.
9. The homework helped me understand the dynamic response of aircraft.
10. The laboratory helped me understand aerodynamic coefficients.
11. The laboratory helped me understand static longitudinal stability of aircraft.
12. The laboratory improved my ability to see the relationship between mathematical analyses and experimental observations.
13. The simulation project was interesting and appropriate for the course
14. The simulation project helped me understand computer modeling of the dynamic response of aircraft.
15. The simulation project helped me to understand feedback control.
16. The reports improved my ability in written technical communications.
Last modified:
2013-2-1
Last Modified: 2013-02-14 at 11:53:42 -- this is in International Standard Date and Time Notation