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department Aerospace Engineering (X) |
Introduction to the Aerospace Engineering curriculum and career. Typical section topics include aircraft and rocket design and flight. Overviews of the topics are presented along with theory to be experimentally verified.
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Fundamental principles of aerospace systems are introduced through a systems design approach. Aeronautical engineering topics of aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and flight mechanics, and astronautical engineering topics of orbital mechanics, rockets and spacecraft systems are presented. The principles are demonstrated through design projects. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in
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Kinematics and dynamics of particle motion; methods of work-energy and impulse-momentum; kinematics of plane motion of rigid bodies; moving reference frames; moments of inertia. Credit is not given for both
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Introduction to the dynamics of aircraft and spacecraft and to orbital mechanics; aircraft performance in various flight attitudes; aircraft stability and control; spacecraft attitude dynamics and control; the two-body problem of orbital mechanics; orbit transfer. Prerequisite:
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Equations of motion for incompressible flow, both inviscid and viscous; potential flow theory, inviscid airfoil theory: two- and three-dimensional, Navier-Stokes equations, laminar boundary layer and transition to turbulence. Prerequisite:
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Compressible flow aerodynamics; conservation of mass, momentum, and energy; one-dimensional and quasi-one-dimensional flow; oblique shock waves and Prandtl-Meyer expansion waves; unsteady wave motion. Application to nozzles, diffusers, supersonic airfoils, and shock tubes. Prerequisite:
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Fundamental concepts in the linear theory of elasticity, including stress, strain, equilibrium, compatibility, material constitution and properties. Introduction to failure mechanisms and criteria. Application to plane stress/strain problems, beams in extension and bending, and shafts in torsion. Prerequisite:
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Analysis of beams and shafts of monocoque and semi-monocoque construction. Energy methods. Theory of elastic stability with applications to buckling of columns. Introduction to finite element structural analysis - with application to trusses, frames, and plane stress/strain problems. Prerequisite:
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Particle kinematics and dynamics; Lagrange's equations; vibration of multiple degree-of-freedom systems; rotational kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Credit is not given for both
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Modeling of linear dynamic systems; Laplace transform techniques; linear feedback control systems; stability criteria; design techniques. Credit is not given for both
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Examines theory and application of experimental techniques in aerospace engineering with emphasis on structural mechanics, vibrations, dynamics, and control systems. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in
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Special aerospace engineering project or reading course for James Scholars in engineering. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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Special lecture sequences and/or discussion groups arranged each term to bring James Scholars in engineering into direct contact with the various aspects of engineering practices and philosophy. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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Independent theoretical and experimental projects in aerospace engineering. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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Analysis of orbits in an inverse-square gravitational field; elementary rocket dynamics, impulsive orbit transfer and rendezvous, and Lambert's Theorem with applications; patched-conic trajectories, planetary gravity-assist maneuvers, and linearized orbit theory with application to simplified analytical models; perturbations. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite:
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Theory and applications of spacecraft attitude dynamics and control; Euler angles, direction cosines, quaternions, and Gibbs-Rodrigues parameters; attitude sensors and control actuators; spin, three-axis active, reaction wheel, control moment gyro, and gravity gradient control systems; environmental effects. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite:
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Introduction to computational technologies as solution tools for various aerodynamic problems; modeling and solution of one-and two-dimensional, incompressible and compressible, steady and unsteady inviscid external flow fields. Computational laboratory for practical experience. Same as
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Momentum and thermal transport in wall boundary-layer and free shear flows, solutions to the Navier-Stokes equations for heat conducting laminar and turbulent shear flows; similarity concepts; thermal boundary layers in ducts and high-speed aerodynamic boundary layers. Same as
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Two-dimensional and finite wing theory with emphasis on the mechanisms of lift and drag generation; Reynolds number and Mach number effects; drag analysis; high-lift wing systems; propeller and rotor aerodynamics; control surface design; application of V/STOL aerodynamics. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite:
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Steady and quasi-steady aircraft flight performance; take-off and landing, climbing and diving, cruise, level turn, and introduction to energy methods; longitudinal, directional, and lateral static stability and control; introduction to longitudinal and lateral motion and dynamic stability. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite:
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Fundamentals of rocket and airbreathing jet propulsion devices; prediction of thrust, combustion reactions, specific fuel consumption, and operating performance; ramjets; turbojets; turbofans; turboprops; aerothermodynamics of inlets, combustors, and nozzles; compressors, turbines; component matching. 3 undergraduate hours. Prerequisite:
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