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151-1115-00L 4 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-MAVT , D-ERDW , D-INFK , D-PHYS

Aircraft Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Marc Immer

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Abstract

Equations of motion. Aircraft flight performance, flight envelope. Aircraft static stability and control, longitudinal and lateral stability. Dynamic longitudinal and lateral stability.

Objective

- Knowledge of methods to solve flight mechanic problems - To be able to apply basic methods for flight performance calculation and stability investigations

Content

Equations of motion. Aircraft flight performance, flight envelope. Aircraft static stability and control, longitudinal and lateral stability. Dynamic longitudinal and lateral stability.

Resources

Literature

Mc Cormick, B.W.: Aerodynamics, Aeronautics and Flight Mechanics (John Wiley and Sons), 1979 / 1995 Anderson, J: Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (McGraw-Hill Comp Inc), 2010

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 90 minutes
Aids: - Lecture material (slides and exercises)- Notes- Scientific calculator

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Aircraft Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics	Thu 16:15-19:00 (HG D 1.1)	3 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Master
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Robotics, Systems and Control Master
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Space Systems Master
- Deep Track Courses (At least 20 credits must be completed within the deep track courses. Surplus credit points can be counted towards the electives.)
  - Aerospace Engineering
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  - Robotics
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