Advanced Aeronautics

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• C1/M1: Apply advanced mathematical tools, comprehensive knowledge of flow physics and engineering principles to the solution of complex aeronautics problems, including solution methods for inviscid flow and boundary layers, viscous-inviscid interaction and blade element theory to the calculation of lift and drag of wings and rotor blades. This includes an appreciation of the state-of-the-art methods related to laminar flow aerofoils, transition prediction using the e^n method and the need for turbulent flow modelling. (Course and exam) C2/M2: Formulate and analyse complex problems in aeronautics to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed. (Coursework) C3/M3: The assignments give students opportunity to test their ability and judgment in choosing appropriate tools (inviscid method, viscous-inviscid interaction methods and CFD) and application of the technique to complex engineering problems (prediction and analysis of wing aerodynamics). (Coursework) C6/M6: Apply integrated approach to the solution of complex problems of flow over aircraft, by selecting potential, viscous or viscous/inviscid interaction method for aircraft lift and drag predictions. (Coursework and exam) C7/M7: Evaluate the environmental impact of aircraft and rotorcraft via manipulation of the lift to drag ratio and assessment of alternative configurations, including societal aspects such as noise and lifecycle (laminar wing design and maintenance). (Coursework) C8/M8: Identify and analyse through case study and assessed coursework the ethical aspect of advanced aeronautics, including emissions, airworthiness and dual use technology. (Coursework and exam)

The Engineer and Society

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Evaluate the environmental impact of aircraft and rotorcraft via manipulation of the lift to drag ratio and assessment of alternative configurations, including societal aspects such as noise and lifecycle (laminar wing design and maintenance). (Coursework)
• Identify and analyse through case study and assessed coursework the ethical aspect of advanced aeronautics, including emissions, airworthiness and dual use technology. (Coursework and exam)

Engineering analysis

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Formulate and analyse complex problems in aeronautics to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed. (Coursework)
• The assignments give students opportunity to test their ability and judgment in choosing appropriate tools (inviscid method, viscous-inviscid interaction methods and CFD) and application of the technique to complex engineering problems (prediction and analysis of wing aerodynamics). (Coursework)

Science and Mathematics

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Apply advanced mathematical tools, comprehensive knowledge of flow physics and engineering principles to the solution of complex aeronautics problems, including solution methods for inviscid flow and boundary layers, viscous-inviscid interaction and blade element theory to the calculation of lift and drag of wings and rotor blades. This includes an appreciation of the state-of-the-art methods related to laminar flow aerofoils, transition prediction using the e^n method and the need for turbulent flow modelling. (Coursework and exam)

Design and Innovation

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Apply integrated appraoch to the solution of complex problems of flow over aircraft, by selecting potential, viscous or viscous/inviscid interaction method for aircraft lift and drag predictions. (Coursework and exam)

1.Conservation law

Conservation laws, Navier-Stokes equations, potential flow equation and solutions, 2D boundary layer equations

2.Methods for incompressible potential flow

Complex velocity potential, Conformal transformation, Lumped vortex method, Panel method and Slender wing theory

3.Methods boundary layer

Similarity solutions, Pohlhausen method and influence of pressure gradients on boundary, MIE and Thwaite’s method, boundary layer transition, e^n method for transition, and VII method

4.Rotorcraft

Actuator disc theory, Blade element theory and rotorcraft aerodynamics for typical manoeuvre,

5.Operation risk factor

Review of influences from gust, Environmental turbulence, icing/surface roughness

Revision

Teaching methods include

Lectures (3 per week).

Supporting material on Blackboard.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.