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SAP522

FLIGHT MECHANICS I

Course Code
SAP522
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learns flight mechanics, coordinate systems, state variables and equations of motion.
  2. Learns external forces and moments, analysis tools, basic design problem and test/prediction tools.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionFlight Mechanics, Coordinate Systems, State Variables, Equations of Motion, External Forces and Moments: Aerodynamics (Example Aerodynamic Model), Thrust (Example Thrust Model), Gravity, Analysis Tools: Ampiric Tools (Range, Control Effectiveness, Stability), Different Degrees of Freedom Flight Simulations (2dof, 3dof, 6dof), Basic Design Problem: Stability, Control, Range, Dispersion, Test/Prediction Tools: Wind Tunnel Testing, Flight Testing, Computational Methods
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Flight Mechanics/Definitions
2nd Week Notation
3rd Week Coordinate Systems
4th Week State Variables
5th Week Equations of Motion
6th Week External Forces and Moments: Aerodynamics (Example Aerodynamic Model), Thrust (Example Thrust Model), Gravity
7th Week External Forces and Moments: Aerodynamics (Example Aerodynamic Model), Thrust (Example Thrust Model), Gravity
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Analysis Tools: Ampiric Tools (Range, Control Effectiveness, Stability), Different Degrees of Freedom Flight Simulations (2dof, 3dof, 6dof)
10th Week Analysis Tools: Ampiric Tools (Range, Control Effectiveness, Stability), Different Degrees of Freedom Flight Simulations (2dof, 3dof, 6dof)
11th Week Basic Design Problem: Stability, Control, Range, Dispersion
12th Week Basic Design Problem: Stability, Control, Range, Dispersion
13th Week Test/Prediction Tools: Wind Tunnel Testing, Flight Testing, Computational Methods
14th Week Test/Prediction Tools: Wind Tunnel Testing, Flight Testing, Computational Methods
15th Week FINAL
Recommended or Required ReadingDynamics of Atmospheric Flight, Etkin B., John Wiley&Sons
Tactical Missile Design, Fleeman E., AIAA Educational Series
Modern Exterior Ballistics, McCoy R.L., Schiffer Military History
Tactical and Strategic Missile Guidance, Zarchan Paul, AIAA Tactical Missile Series
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 110 110
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 90 90
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load302
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.06
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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