AEE372 FLIGHT MECHANICS
| Course Code: | 5720372 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Aerospace Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. HALİL ERSİN SÖKEN |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To teach
Reference frames, coordinate systems and transformations. Aircraft general equations of motion, small gain theory, longitudinal static stability and control, lateral static stability and control. Stability derivatives. Dynamic stability of uncontrolled motion.
Course Content
Aircraft motion, reference frames; Coordinate transformations; Equations of motion for
aerospace vehicles; Trim conditions; Linearization of flight dynamics equations;
Longitudinal and lateral modes; Key stability derivatives; Flying and handling qualities;
Response analysis; Introduction to high-speed and spacecraft flight dynamics; Tools for
flight mechanics analysis and simulation.
Course Learning Outcomes
The students rae expected to have a fundamental understanding of 6-DOF Rigid Body Dynamics, Flight Dynamics with a focus on Fixed wing aircraft
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 | ✔ | |||