Course overview
This is an introductory course to Aeronautical Engineering. In this course you will learn about Aircraft types, Atmosphere Properties, Aircraft Geometries, Forces and Moments, Aerodynamics, Flight Performance, Stability and Control, Thrust, Aircraft Loads, and Helicopter Aerodynamics. The assumed knowledge for this course includes fluid mechanics and thermodynamics in particular understanding of laminar and turbulent flow, control volume analysis, different types of engines, and different types of thermodynamic cycles. The material is presented in a combination of lectures, tutorials and hands-on laboratory sessions.
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse the design and performance of modern aircraft
- Explain air vehicle design and flight systems
- Explain aircraft systems such as engines, V/STOL technology, control systems
- Explain fundamental theories in Aeronautical Engineering, such as propeller momentum theory etc
- Discuss aircraft stability and control
- Apply problem based learning principles in the tutorial
- Explain aircraft performance
- Discuss current best practice in the area of Aeronautical Engineering
- Explain environmental issues associated with the area of Aeronautics, such as energy conservation, pollution etc
- Demonstrate problem solving skills i.e. identify main issues in aeronautical problems, simplify the problem and solve it using standard tools
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 22072
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 200
Class number 22079
Section PR01
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 22078
Section PR02
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 22077
Section PR03
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 22076
Section PR04
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 22075
Section PR05
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 22074
Section PR06
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 22073
Section PR07
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 25005
Section PR08
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 25004
Section PR09
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 25003
Section PR10
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 25002
Section PR11
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 25001
Section PR12
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 25000
Section PR13
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 24999
Section PR14
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 24998
Section PR15
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 24997
Section PR16
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 21821
Section PR17
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 21820
Section PR18
Size 8
Available 8
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