MECH ENG 4100 - Advanced Topics in Aerospace Engineering

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015

The course will provide content that will enable you to: (1) Understand and use the core theory of dynamics, acoustics, aerodynamics, turbulence and signal processing to solve real engineering problems; (2) Understand and use aeroacoustic theory for solving theoretical and practical problems; and (3) Use theory presented in this course to solve practical flight dynamics and handling problems of aircraft.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MECH ENG 4100
    Course Advanced Topics in Aerospace Engineering
    Coordinating Unit School of Mechanical Engineering
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 4 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Incompatible MECH ENG 4063
    Assumed Knowledge MECH ENG 3101; MECH ENG 3100; MECH ENG 3028
    Course Description The course will provide content that will enable you to: (1) Understand and use the core theory of dynamics, acoustics, aerodynamics, turbulence and signal processing to solve real engineering problems; (2) Understand and use aeroacoustic theory for solving theoretical and practical problems; and (3) Use theory presented in this course to solve practical flight dynamics and handling problems of aircraft.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Min Kwan Kim

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    At the end of this course, the student should be able to:

    1 Analyse the static stability of aircraft.
    2 Derive and use the rigid body equations of motion for an aircraft.
    3 Analyse the longitudinal dynamic stability of aircraft.
    4 Analyse the lateral dynamic stability of aircraft.
    5 Have a good understanding of aeroacoustics and its role in industry; be able to apply some analysis procedures to estimate aerospace system noise.
    6 Understand and apply the principles learned during the advanced topics sections (e.g. aeroelasticity, turbulence control, etc)
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-6
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-6
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,2,5,6
    Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 6
    A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 6
    A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-6
    A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    • Course Notes

    • Flight Stability and Automatic Control”, Robert C. Nelson. McGraw Hill Book Company, 1998 [629.13236 N429f] {and also at Unibooks}

    Recommended Resources
    • Mechanics of Flight”, Warren F. Phillips, Wiley, 2004 [629.1323 P564m]

    • Flight Mechanics”, A. Miele, Addison-Wesley Pub. Co, 1962 [629.132 M631]

    • Other reading material will be given out in class or available on myUni.

    Online Learning

    This course will make heavy use of the resources placed on myUni by the Instructors. Please make sure you check the course myUni page at least weekly.

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    Lectures supported by tutorials and workshops.

    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    In addition to the lectures and tutorials, you are expected to spend approximately 10-12 hours a week studying for this course.

    Learning Activities Summary

    Week 1: Introduction, review of background material

    Week 2:Point and distributed mass models

    Week 3: Small disturbance theory

    Week 4: Static stability

    Week 5: Longitudinal motion

    Week 6: Longitudinal and lateral motion

    Week 7: Lateral motion

    Weeks 8-12: Advanced Topics

    Specific Course Requirements

    None

  • Assessment

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

    1. Assignments and other formative assessment tasks, [30%]

    2. Exam: Written, [70%]

    Assessment Related Requirements

    Students must achieve a mark greater than 49% to pass.

    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission

    Submit all assignments to the submission boxes on the 2nd floor of the Engineering South Building or as otherwise indicated by teaching staff.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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