Flight Dynamics and Control
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| AERO2003 | School of Aerospace | 2 | 20 | Full year China |
- Code
- AERO2003
- School
- School of Aerospace
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full year China
Summary
Building on H41DF1 this module covers the dynamics of point masses and rigid bodies. It considers both motion in an inertia frame, as well as in a moving reference frame. The principals of linearization of a nonlinear dynamical system are demonstrated and basic characteristics of linear systems are introduced. Flight mechanics is progressed through the development of equations of motion for rigid aircraft. Ideas of equilibrium and trim are captured by determining the steady control inputs needed to fly simple steady trajectories. Based on the nonlinear equations, linearization about a trimmed point are considered, as well as the linear dynamic response of an aircraft and basic flight control.
Re-assessment
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be re-assessed by exam. The re-assessment exam mark alone will be used to determine whether students satisfy progression requirements.
Target Students
Students must be on one of the Aerospace Engineering courses H402, H40A, H400, H40B.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 20 weeks
- One 8-hour practicum
- One 30-minute practicum
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 20 weeks
Assessment
- 60% Exam 1 (2-hour)
- 5% Coursework 1: Coursework 1 (5% credits): Fill data in the provided brochure, individual, Coursework 2 (15% credits): Report of 3500 words, individual, L02, L03
- 20% Coursework 3: Coursework 3 (20% credits): Report of 4000 words, individual individual, L05
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to introduce concepts of rigid body dynamics and vibrations, anddevelop the student's ability to analyse these aspects in simplified engineeringsituations, as well as in analysing rigid aircraft dynamics.Learning Outcomes
LO1 - Define and characterise the dynamic response of aircraft. (AHEP 1)
LO2 - Represent and analyse an aerospace system in linearized form. (AHEP 2)
LO3 - Conduct practical investigations of aircraft dynamics to accurately characterise flight modes. (AHEP 12)
LO4 - Demonstrate understanding of control system theory when applied to aerospace related problems. (AHEP 1)
LO5 - Use the principles of control theory to construct analyses of aerospace systems to achieve desirable response characteristics. (AHEP 2)