Aircraft Dynamics and Control
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME2058 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 2 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- MMME2058
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
Building on MMME1032, this module extends and deepens knowledge of flight mechanics 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. Further, this year-long module introduces key principles of aerospace systems control, focussing on examples relevant to aerospace applications.
Target Students
Students must be on one of the Aerospace Engineering courses H402, H40A, H400, H40B.
Assessment
- 5% Coursework 1: Coursework 1 (5% credits): Fill data in the provided brochure, individual, L03
- 15% Coursework 2: 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
- 60% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam 1 (60% credits): in-person exam, L01, L02, L04, L05
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
This module aims to develop concepts of flight dynamics and knowledge of control theory and design to enhance the student's ability to analyse these aspects in aerospace engineering situations.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)
Conveners
- Dr Vilius Portapas