Academic Catalog

Mechanical Engineering
Term : Summer 2022
Catalog Year : 2021-2022

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. Co-convened with ME 423. Letter grade only. Units: 3 No sections currently offered. Prerequisite: ME 358, ME 395 with grades of C or better in each

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. Co-convened with ME 423. Letter grade only.

Units: 3

No sections currently offered.

Prerequisite: ME 358, ME 395 with grades of C or better in each