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Flight Mechanics, 6 ECTS credits.
/Flygmekanik/
For:
AER
M
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 52
Rec. self-study hours: 108
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Area of Education: Technology
Main field of studies: Mechanical Engineering
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): A
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Aim:
The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a basic
ability to model and analyze the motion of an airplane,
particularly with regard to stability characteristics. After
the course the student should be able to:
- Implement models for the motion of an aeroplane in terms of nonlinear differential equations, linear differential equations or transfer functions on a computer.
- Explain differences in computed results in terms of differences in the models used.
- Use criteria for flying qualities formulated in terms of the eigenvalues of the linearized model.
- Describe the classical eigenmodes of an aeroplane.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Calculus in one and several variables including ordinary differential equations, vector algebra, matrix algebra, basic rigid body dynamics, basic automatic control.
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Supplementary courses:
Courses in aircraft design and in mechatronics.
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Organisation:
The course is given as a series of lectures and computer sessions.
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Course contents:
Modelling of aerodynamic forces using stability derivatives, rigid body dynamics in three dimensions, equations of motion for an aeroplane and the linearization of these, classical eigenmodes of aeroplane motion, dynamic stability, rate gyros, control systems.
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Course literature:
Nelson, R.C.: Flight Stability and Automatic Control, McGraw-Hill, 2nd ed. 1998
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Examination: |
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Computer assignments
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6 ECTS
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Course language is Swedish/English.
Department offering the course: IEI.
Director of Studies: Peter Schmidt
Examiner: Lars Johansson
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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