ASE446 INTR. TO HELICOPTER AERODYN. AND DESIGN
| Course Code: | 3840446 |
| 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: | Assist.Prof.Dr ANNA PRACH |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- This course presents an introduction to aerodynamics of a rotary wing aircraft.
- The course will provide the students solid knowledge on the following:
- Analysis of the main rotor aerodynamics in vertical flight and forward flight using Momentum Theory and Blade Element Theory.
- Rotor flapping dynamics at the introductory level.
- Helicopter performance and sizing calculations.
- Issues related to a rotary wing conceptual design.
- A term project will get students familiar to the subjects discussed in class.
Course Content
For course details, see
https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution |
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | ability to apply basic knowledge in mathematics, science, and engineering in solving aerospace engineering problems | | | | ✔ |
| 2 | ability to analyze and design aerospace systems and subsystems | | | | ✔ |
| 3 | ability to reach knowledge required to solve given problems and utilize that knowledge in solving them | | | ✔ | |
| 4 | ability to follow advancements in their fields and improve themselves professionally | | | | ✔ |
| 5 | ability to communicate and participate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams | | ✔ | | |
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution
