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Mechanical Engineering
Term : Spring 2020
Catalog Year : 2019-2020

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