UNSW Handbook Course - Flight Dynamics and Systems

Flight Dynamics and Systems - AERO3620


	Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
	School: School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
	Course Outline: http://www.mech.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 3
	EFTSL: 0.062 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: MECH2320 or MECH2300
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

Introduction to atmospheric and space environment. Aircraft performance in terms of drag, thrust and power. Minimum and maximum speeds, range and endurance. Rates of climb and energy height methods. Manoeuvring and flight loads including manoeuvre and gust envelopes. Mission profiles including take-off and landing. Introductory longitudinal static stability; manoeuvre points and margins. Flight testing. Fluid, mechanical and electrical systems in aerospace vehicles; power, mass and information transfer; environment control. Flight control.

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