Aerospace Analysis and Design

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Basics of aerospace performance and design. Introduction to various types of aerospace vehicles and their principles of operation. Performance and design of conventional fixed-wing aircraft with a focus on modern applications. A basic introduction to aerospace engineering principles related to aircraft configuration, aerodynamics, equations of motion, structural considerations, weight estimates, basic maneuvers, propulsion, and control are covered. Elements of the design process are introduced, including the concept of operations, setting engineering requirements, detailed design, verification and validation, and consideration of multidisciplinary factors. Prerequisite(s): Electrical Engineering 301, or Electrical Engineering 343 and 353; and admission to the Minor in Aerospace Engineering.