Flight Dynamics

3 units

The course objective is to introduce methods for analyzing and simulating flight vehicle dynamics and to assess performance characteristics. Topics will include: aerodynamics, structural dynamics, vehicle forces and moments, vehicle equations of motion, rigid body and flexible body considerations, model linearization, longitudinal and lateral stability, stability and control augmentation, and aircraft handling qualities. The course focus is on the application of flight dynamics principles and MATLAB will be used extensively for modeling and simulation assignments and demonstrations.