Introduction to Aircraft Design
Aircraft design is a unique course in the Aeronautical Engineering, the process involves the analytical courses such as Aerodynamics, Structures, Propulsion and Control Systems . The Design is a complex process which involves sizing, selection of main systems, manufacturing, assembling, testing, and maintaining it in the Airworthy condition.
The designers hold the responsibility throughout the operational life the aircraft. The design depends upon many factors such as customer and manufacturer demand, safety protocols, physical and economic constraints.
Course Details:
Intended Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to
Describe about the design process and methodology, will be able to explain about aircraft configuration alternatives and their significance.
Describe about various cost factors involved in the aircraft design, operation of an aircraft and airline economics.
Apply the knowledge of aircraft design and estimate take-off weight, dimensional parameter's of wing, fuselage, tail, control surfaces and engine based on the requirements.
Analyze the performance characteristics such as takeoff, landing, level turn, climb for the given aircraft configuration and parameters.
Estimate the Drag characteristics, air loads, V-n diagram, Gust load diagrams for the aircraft.
Perform constriant and performance analysis for the given deign problem.
Course Contents, Course Calendar and Assessment Policy:
Commencement of Teaching : 23 Jan 2023 Conclusion of Teaching : 12 May 2023
In Semester Evaluation - I
- Activity 1 (House of Quality) : 09 Feb 2023
- Activity 2 (Weight Estimation) : 16 Feb 2023
- Activity 3 (Lift Distribution) : 23 Feb 2023
- Activity 4 (Initial Tail Sizing) : 02 Mar 2023
In Semester Evaluation - II
- Activity 5 (Fuselage Initial Sizing) : 09 Mar 2023
- Activity 6 (Drag Estimation) : 30 Mar 2023
- Activity 7 (V-n and Gust Envelope) : 06 Apr 2023
- Activity 8 (Constraint Analysis) : 20 Apr 2023
Mid Semester Examination : 13 - 18 Mar 2023 End Semester Examination : 22 May - 03 Jun 2023
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