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Mechanical Engineering
Description: Theory and applications of the dynamics of fixed-wing aircraft. Introduction to aerodynamic forces. Development of static longitudinal stability with considerations to aircraft design. Development dynamics equations of motion, stability derivatives, control derivatives, state-space system modeling, and simulation of system response. Introduction to aircraft controls and multi-degree of freedom systems dynamics including quad-rotor vehicles. Expands on fundamental concepts introduced in Fluid Mechanics I and System Dynamics. Co-convened with ME 423. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Admission to Mechanical Engineering MS, Mechanical Engineering PhD, or Bioengineering PhD
Mechanical Engineering
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
ME 523 - Flight Dynamics
Description: Theory and applications of the dynamics of fixed-wing aircraft. Introduction to aerodynamic forces. Development of static longitudinal stability with considerations to aircraft design. Development dynamics equations of motion, stability derivatives, control derivatives, state-space system modeling, and simulation of system response. Introduction to aircraft controls and multi-degree of freedom systems dynamics including quad-rotor vehicles. Expands on fundamental concepts introduced in Fluid Mechanics I and System Dynamics. Co-convened with ME 423. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Admission to Mechanical Engineering MS, Mechanical Engineering PhD, or Bioengineering PhD