ME EN 415
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Flight Vehicle Design
Course Description
Fundamental principles for designing flight vehicles (e.g., airplanes and rockets) including introductions to aerodynamics, structures, stability, propulsion, and performance. A combination of theory, computational methods, and a design project.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Aerodynamic Design
Learning Outcome
1. Aerodynamic design of an airplane.
Title
Performance Requirement Design
Learning Outcome
2. Designing an airplane with specific performance requirements.
Title
Stable and Controlled Flight Design
Learning Outcome
3. Designing an airplane for stable and controlled flight.
Title
Propulsion System Design
Learning Outcome
4. Designing an airplane propulsion system.
Title
Structural Design
Learning Outcome
5. Airplane structural design.
