5.00 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Chatelain Philippe;
Language
English
> French-friendly
> French-friendly
Main themes
- Universal gravitation and applications.
- Aircraft dynamics : equilibrium, stability and control.
- Launchers.
- Satellite orbits and attitude stability.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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In consideration of the reference table AA of the program "Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering", this course contributes to the development, to the acquisition and to the evaluation of the following experiences of learning:
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Content
Aeronautics
- Aircraft performance: range, endurance, loads,
- Aircraft static stability
- Aircraft dynamics: summary of rigid body mechanics,
- Special topics: glider performance flight and/or helicopter flight
- Rocket propulsion
- Launcher dynamics and staging optimisation.
- Satellite dynamics : orbits, transfers, rendezvous, attitude stability.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Combined use of a slides and virtual board
Slides and virtual board contents are provided to the students every other lecture at the latest
Course notes are available for the first part of the course: introduction and propellers; the second part (jet propulsion) is being worked on.
Combined use of a slides and virtual board
Slides and virtual board contents are provided to the students every other lecture at the latest
Course notes are available for the first part of the course: introduction and propellers; the second part (jet propulsion) is being worked on.
Evaluation methods
Homeworks
The homeworks correspond to work that is mandatory and that must be performed during the quadrimester; each within a well-defined time period and with a given deadline for the report, that is graded.
The homework assignments are individual unless announced otherwise.
It is not possible to do, or even re-do, any of the work mentioned above outside of the time period that was defined for it within the quadrimester.
Final evaluation
The final evaluation is based on a written exam and homework report marks. A report must be produced for each within a specified time frame during the quadrimester and the marks are definitive (these assignments cannot be retaken). The exam is subdivided into 2 parts:
The homeworks correspond to work that is mandatory and that must be performed during the quadrimester; each within a well-defined time period and with a given deadline for the report, that is graded.
The homework assignments are individual unless announced otherwise.
It is not possible to do, or even re-do, any of the work mentioned above outside of the time period that was defined for it within the quadrimester.
Final evaluation
The final evaluation is based on a written exam and homework report marks. A report must be produced for each within a specified time frame during the quadrimester and the marks are definitive (these assignments cannot be retaken). The exam is subdivided into 2 parts:
- theory
- practical exercises : performance, stability, control,...
Other information
Programming skills in matlab or python are recommended
Online resources
Bibliography
- J.D. ANDERSON, Introduction to Flight
- B. ETKIN Dynamics of Flight - Stability and Control
- L. GEORGE, J-F VERNET, J-C WANNER La mécanique du vol
- J.W. CORNELISSE, H.F.R. SCHÖYER, K.F. WAKKER Rocket Propulsion and Spaceflight Dynamics
Faculty or entity
MECA
