AEE446 INTR. TO HELICOPTER AERODYN. & HEL. DES.
| Course Code: | 5720446 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 12.0 |
| Department: | Aerospace Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. NİLAY SEZER UZOL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- To gain introductory level knowledge on rotary wing aircraft and helicopters.
- To be able to perform helicopter aerodynamic performance and sizing analysis.
- To apply the basic knowledge learned through a conceptual design study by a course group project, which requires design and analysis phases, presentations, progress and final reports.
Course Content
Introduction: Helicopters in general, critical parts of helicopters, types of helicopters. Rotor in vertical flight (momentum theory). Rotor in vertical flight (blade element theory). Mechanisms of rotor. Forward Flight: Momentum theory, blade element theory. Performance and Trim-Stability: Helicopter design, design road map, blade section design, blade tip shapes, rear fuselage upsweep, fuselage drag estimates. Design assignment: conceptual level projects assigned to groups of max. of three students expected to be completed within eight weeks.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution |
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes |
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | | ✔ |
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | | ✔ |
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | | ✔ |
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | | ✔ |
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | | ✔ |
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | | ✔ |
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | | ✔ |
