AERSP 504: Aerodynamics of V/STOL Aircraft
3 Credits
AERSP504
Aerodynamics of V/STOL Aircraft
3 Credits
Jet wings, high lift devices, propellers and ducted propellers, circulation and boundary layer control, unsteady airfoil theory.
Prerequisite: AERSP407
AERSP 505: Aero- and Hydroelasticity
3 Credits
AERSP505
Aero- and Hydroelasticity
3 Credits
Interaction of elastic systems having several degrees of freedom with fluid flows in various configurations.
AERSP 506: Rotorcraft Dynamics
3 Credits
AERSP506
Rotorcraft Dynamics
3 Credits
Modeling and analysis techniques for dynamic response, vibration, aeroelastic stability, and aeromechanical stability of rotary-wing vehicles.
Prerequisite: AERSP504 , E MCH571
AERSP 507: Theory and Design of Turbomachinery
3 Credits
AERSP507
Theory and Design of Turbomachinery
3 Credits
Theory and principles of machinery design: compressors, turbines, pumps, and rotating propulsors; opportunity to work out design examples.
AERSP 508: Foundations of Fluid Mechanics
3 Credits
AERSP508
Foundations of Fluid Mechanics
3 Credits
Mathematical review, fluid properties, kinematics, conservation laws, constitutive relations, similarity principles, the boundary layer, inviscid flow, vorticity dynamics, wave motion.
AERSP 509: Dynamics of Ideal Fluids
3 Credits
AERSP509
Dynamics of Ideal Fluids
3 Credits
Irrotational flow theory, two-dimensional and axisymmetric flows, airfoil theory, complex variables, unsteady phenomena; flow with vorticity, finite wing theory.
Prerequisite: AERSP508
AERSP 511: Aerodynamically Induced Noise
3 Credits
AERSP511
Aerodynamically Induced Noise
3 Credits
Review of fluid mechanics. General theory of aerodynamic sound. Noise radiation from jets, boundary layers, rotors and fans. Structural response.
AERSP 514: Stability of Laminar Flows
3 Credits
AERSP514
Stability of Laminar Flows
3 Credits
The stability of laminar motions in various geometries as influenced by boundary conditions and body forces of various kinds.
AERSP 518: Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles
3 Credits
AERSP518
Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles
3 Credits
Dynamical problems of aircraft and missiles, including launch, trajectory, optimization, orbiting, reentry, stability and control, and automatic control.
Prerequisite: AERSP413 or AERSP450
AERSP 524: Turbulence and Applications to CFD: DNS and LES
3 Credits
AERSP524
Turbulence and Applications to CFD: DNS and LES
3 Credits
First of two courses: Scalings, decompositions, turbulence equations; scale representations, Direct and Large-Eddy Simulation modeling; pseudo-spectral methods; 3 computer projects.
Prerequisite: AERSP508 or M E 521
Cross-listed with: ME524
AERSP 525: Turbulence and Applications to CFD: RANS
3 Credits
AERSP525
Turbulence and Applications to CFD: RANS
3 Credits
Second in two courses: Scalings, decomposition, turbulence equations; Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes (RANS) modeling; phenomenological models; 3 computer projects.
Prerequisite: AERSP508 or M E 521
Cross-listed with: ME525
AERSP 530: Aerothermochemistry of Advanced Propulsion Systems
3 Credits
AERSP530
Aerothermochemistry of Advanced Propulsion Systems
3 Credits
Physics and chemistry needed to analyze high performance rocket propulsion systems including reacting high temperature radiating gas and plasma flows.
Prerequisite: AERSP312 or M E 420
AERSP 535: Physics of Gases
3 Credits
AERSP535
Physics of Gases
3 Credits
An introduction to kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, chemical thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics of gases.
Cross-listed with: ME535
AERSP 540: Theory of Plasma Waves
3 Credits
AERSP540
Theory of Plasma Waves
3 Credits
Solutions of the Boltzmann equation; waves in bounded and unbounded plasmas; radiation and scattering from plasmas.
Prerequisite: E E 471
Cross-listed with: NUCE540
AERSP 550: Astrodynamics
3 Credits
AERSP550
Astrodynamics
3 Credits
Applications of classical celestial mechanics to space flight planning. Determination and construction of orbital parameters by approximation methods. Perturbation techniques. AERSP550 Astrodynamics (3) This course covers the mathematics and practices in orbital mechanics as applied to space mission analysis, design and operation. The major topics are: the n-body problem, the two-body problem, Keplerian orbits, the Kepler problem (position as a function of time), three-dimensional specifications of Keplerian orbits (orbital elements), Lambert's problem (determining the trajectory between two specified points with a given time of flight), impulsive transfers, the Hohmann transfer and its extension to other problems, the sphere of influence, the patched-conic approximation, the restricted three-body problem, linear orbit theory (relative motion between vehicles in neighboring orbits), gravitational modeling, perturbation methods (Encke's method and variation of elements), orbit determination, tracking kinematics, and time systems.
Prerequisite: AERSP450 or E MCH409 or PHYS419
AERSP 552: Interplanetary Astrodynamics
3 Credits
AERSP552
Interplanetary Astrodynamics
3 Credits
This course focuses on mathematics and practices in interplanetary astrodynamics. Major topics include: astrodynamics applied to interplanetary space missions, the N-body problem, orbit transfers, Lambert's problem, gravity assists, planetary entry, descent and landing, planetary ephemerides, tracking sources and measurements, and spacecraft navigation. Other topics may be covered as time permits.
Recommended Preparations: AERSP450 Sufficient proficiency in computer programming to code and debug a complex computer program. Fundamental knowledge in astrodynamics, as would be found in an junior or senior astrodynamics course.
AERSP 554: Statistical Orbit Determination
3 Credits
AERSP554
Statistical Orbit Determination
3 Credits
When tracking satellites in orbit, large amounts of tracking data (range, range-rate, azimuth, elevation) is collected. To convert this data to physical orbital elements of the satellite's orbit, this data must be filtered, and this filtering is done using methods of statistical orbit determination. This course focuses on the mathematics and practices in statistical orbit determination for analyzing large amounts of satellite tracking data. Major topics include: classical orbit determination techniques, probability and statistics, least-squares solution, weighted least squares, statistical interpretation of the least-squares problem, Cholesky decomposition, Gauss-Markoff theorem, sequential estimation algorithms, extended sequential estimation algorithms, square root filters, state noise compensation algorithm, state noise compensation algorithms, smoothing algorithms, minimum variance, maximum likelihood, Bayesian estimation. Other topics may be covered as time permits.
AERSP 560: Finite Element Method in Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
3 Credits
AERSP560
Finite Element Method in Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
3 Credits
Application of finite element techniques to viscous/unsteady fluid flow/heat transfer problems.
Prerequisite: AERSP312 , AERSP313
AERSP 565: System Identification
3 Credits
AERSP565
System Identification
3 Credits
This course will cover topics related to identifying frequency response function as well as linear state space models from input-output data. Topics include continuous and discrete time models, frequency response functions, model structure & parameterization, non-parametric models, subspace methods, observability & identifiability, model order estimation, sparse approximation and relationship to maximum likelihood estimation & Kalman filtering.
AERSP 566: Applied Optimal Estimation
3 Credits
AERSP566
Applied Optimal Estimation
3 Credits
This course will cover topics from basic linear and nonlinear stochastic processes to well-known Kalman filtering methods to recently developed nonlinear estimation methods at a level of detail compatible with the design and implementation of modern control and estimation of dynamical systems. These diverse topics will be covered in an integrated fashion, using a framework derived from stochastic processes, estimation, control, and approximation theory.
Recommended Preparations: Consistent with coursework in undergraduate engineering programs, proficiency is required with linear algebra, calculus and control theory. In addition, proficiency with a scientific programming language (e.g., MatLab, Python) i
AERSP 571: Foundations of Structural Dynamics and Vibration
3 Credits
AERSP571
Foundations of Structural Dynamics and Vibration
3 Credits
Modeling approaches and analysis methods of structural dynamics and vibration.
Prerequisite: AERSP304 , E MCH470 , M E 450 , or M E 570
Cross-listed with: EMCH571, ME571
AERSP 575: Aerospace Materials
3 Credits
AERSP575
Aerospace Materials
3 Credits
Advanced materials are critical to improve performance, safety, and sustainability of air flight and space exploration in extreme environments. This course provides a survey of engineering knowledge on existing and future advanced materials for aerospace applications, and provides multiple opportunities for students to apply this knowledge and to analyze existing tailored aerospace materials of high performance. First, class participants will review the origins of the material properties: atomic bonding and packing, grains and boundaries, interfaces/interphases, and micro-structuring. Second, the participants will learn about common aerospace materials (metal alloys, ceramics, and polymer composites); how these materials satisfy the tight performance requirements and withstand extreme environments. Third, novel material design (nanocomposites and metamaterials), mostly in the nano and micro scales, and how their micro-structures drive their advanced properties will be discussed, together with their current challenges in applications (material design, scalable fabrication, and certification).
Prerequisites: AERSP470 or ME560 Recommended Preparations: Students should have knowledge on solid works (stress-strain constitutive relations, coordinate transfer, etc.), basic undergraduate-level math for engineering majors (ODE, matrix calculation,
Cross-listed with: AMD575
AERSP 583: Wind Turbine Aerodynamics
3 Credits
AERSP583
Wind Turbine Aerodynamics
3 Credits
Analysis of wind turbine performance, aeroacoustics, and loads; turbine selection for site-specific application.
AERSP 590: Colloquium
1-3 Credits/Maximum of 3
AERSP590
Colloquium
1-3 Credits/Maximum of 3
Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
AERSP 596: Individual Studies
1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9
AERSP596
Individual Studies
1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9
Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
AERSP 597: Special Topics
1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9
AERSP597
Special Topics
1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9
Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or term.
AERSP 597A: **SPECIAL TOPICS**
3 Credits
AERSP597A
**SPECIAL TOPICS**
3 Credits
AERSP 600: Thesis Research
1-15 Credits/Maximum of 999
AERSP600
Thesis Research
1-15 Credits/Maximum of 999
No description.
AERSP 601: Ph.D. Dissertation Full-Time
0 Credits/Maximum of 999
AERSP601
Ph.D. Dissertation Full-Time
0 Credits/Maximum of 999
No description.
AERSP 602: Supervised Experience in College Teaching
1-3 Credits/Maximum of 6
AERSP602
Supervised Experience in College Teaching
1-3 Credits/Maximum of 6
Provides an opportunity for supervised and graded teaching experience in aerospace engineering courses.
AERSP 610: Thesis Research Off Campus
1-15 Credits/Maximum of 999
AERSP610
Thesis Research Off Campus
1-15 Credits/Maximum of 999
No description.
AERSP 611: Ph.D. Dissertation Part-Time
0 Credits/Maximum of 999
AERSP611
Ph.D. Dissertation Part-Time
0 Credits/Maximum of 999
No description.
AERSP 880: Wind Turbine Systems
3 Credits
AERSP880
Wind Turbine Systems
3 Credits
Wind turbine technology and the critical elements of turbine systems design.
AERSP 886: Engineering of Wind Project Development
3 Credits
AERSP886
Engineering of Wind Project Development
3 Credits
An overview of the wind project development process and technical considerations for onshore and offshore applications.