Learning Outcomes
The students will:
1. Learn and understand of the essential information regarding the performance and the characteristics of an aircraft
2. Learn and understand the aircraft design phases and how to proceed to the early phases of the aerodynamic design and performance calculation of a simple aircraft
3.
General Competences
Apply knowledge in practice
Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Adapt to new situations
Make decisions
Work autonomously
Work in teams
Work in an international context
Generate new research ideas
Design and manage projects
Course Content (Syllabus)
Conceptual, preliminary, detailed design. Specific aerodynamic data for aircraft wings. Aircraft performance (takeoff, climb, steady level flight, landing). Aircraft stability and control. Future designs. Aircraft design examples. Aerothermodynamics for reentry conditions.
