Mechanics and comparative study of various systems. Stability, efficiency and special features. MAE 439,Aerospace Propulsion Analysis and performance of various jet and rocket propulsive devices. Foundations of propulsion theory. Design and analysis of inlets, compressors, combustion chambers and other elements of propulsive devices.
Emphasis is placed on mobile power plants for aerospace applications.
Rigid body kinematics, Euler angles, dynamics, and attitude reorientation of spacecraft. Design of aircraft components for stability. Semester project is a collaborative effort in which small design groups complete the preliminary design cycle of an aircraft to achieve specific design requirements. Semester-long project is focussed on the integration of multiple systems into a coherent spacecraft design. Extensive use of computer graphics and design software.