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School of Engineering · ANU College of Systems and Society
This course will focus on the theory and methods that are used to describe and predict the motion of aircraft. Students will learn mathematical models and useful techniques that can be used to analyse, simulate and evaluate flying and handling qualities of an aircraft. Concepts of guidance and navigation, as well as control are discussed. Building on the analysis-oriented aerodynamics, students will learn to apply key classical principles of configuration aerodynamics to give them a design-oriented perspective into the development and analysis of aircraft aerodynamics and provide them with skills to approach the configuration aerodynamic design process. Topics will include point-mass dynamics and forces, low-speed aerodynamics in 2D and 3D, induced drag and high-speed aerodynamics, power, thrust and flight envelop in cruising, performance during gliding, climbing, and turning, analysis of time and frequency response, and the role of flight and wind tunnel testing.
Laboratories
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Design Project
Learning outcomes 4, 5, 6
Final Exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours per semester consisting of the following activities: · Approximately, 3-5 hours of face-to face component, which may consist of 1 x 2 hour interactive lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week, and 4 x 3 hour laboratory sessions. · Approximately 5-7 hours of self-study per week which will include self-directed study using the modular content in preparation for interactive lectures and other assessment tasks.
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