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MEI-70050 Aerodynamics and Flight MechanicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 5K00DO93

Credits

5 op

Objectives

Tampere University is responsible of the content and objectives of the course.

The student knows and understands:
• Flow phenomena and different types of flows in aircraft engineering
• 2- and 3-dimension analysis of wing
• Aerodynamics of fuselage and aircraft as a whole
• Stability and control
• Symmetrical and asymmetrical movement
• Dynamical stability and special situations
• Aeroelastic phenomena
• Base for performance analysis
• Instaneous and long-term performance values
• Basics of flight simulation and control systems
• Aerodynamics and flight mechanics of helicopters

Content

Tampere University is responsible of the content and objectives of the course.

• Flow phenomena and different types of flows in aircraft engineering
• 2- and 3-dimension analysis of wing
• Aerodynamics of fuselage and aircraft as a whole
• Stability and control
• Symmetrical and asymmetrical movement
• Dynamical stability and special situations
• Aeroelastic phenomena
• Base for performance analysis
• Instaneous and long-term performance values
• Basics of flight simulation and control systems
• Aerodynamics and flight mechanics of helicopters

Further information

Tampere University is responsible of the content and objectives of the course.

From autumn 2024, the course will be implemented in English under the code KONE.730 Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics.

Litterature:
Houghton E.L., Carpenter P.W., Aerodynamics for Engineering Students, 5th Edition, 2003