Covers the effects of the wing planform shape on lift and drag. Includes an introduction to airfoil design and high-speed aerodynamics. Preceded by Aero 225 and Math 216. Airbreathing propulsion, rocket propulsion and an introduction to modem advanced propulsion concepts. Includes thermodynamic cycles as related to propulsion, and the chemistry and thermodynamics of combustion.
Students learn to analyze turbojets, turbofans and other airbreathing propulsion systems.
Introduces liquidand solid-propellant rockets, and advanced propulsion concepts such as Hall thrusters and pulsed plasma thrusters. Students also learn about the environmental impact of propulsion systems, and work in teams to design a jet engine. An introduction to dynamics of aircraft and spacecraft, and control systems for aircraft flight and spacecraft attitude. Involves a team design project. Students learn to use computational methods for solving problems in aerospace engineering, in the areas of aerodynamics, sturctures, flight mechanics, and propulsion.