AEROENG 5620
Transcript Abbreviation:
A/C Control
Course Description:
Analysis and design of aircraft, helicopter and missile flight control systems and the associated guidance and navigation systems.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3521 (521).
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 620 or 621.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Educate students about the fundamental techniques of automatic control theory in transfer function framework
Train students to develop skills in translating physical system requirements to mathematical design specifications
Enable students to apply these techniques to aircraft and spacecraft control systems analysis and design
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review of Aircraft Flight Dynamics Equations of motion, with extension to Maneuverability point | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Generation of Aircraft Transfer functions, and State Space Models with trim condition determination; Description of various Aircraft Flight Control Systems such a Stability Augmentation Systems; Control Augmentation Systems; Autopilots | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Aircraft Handling qualities and Flying Qualities and their role in Flight control systems | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Inertial Sensors and Attitude Determination | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Disturbance Modeling: Atmospheric Gust Function modeling, Wind shear and Microbursts | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to Aircraft Guidance and Navigation Systems | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Longitudinal Control Systems: Pitch displacement autopilot; A/C Longitudinal Autopilot design (Pitch control, Automatic Landing control systems) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| A/C Lateral Autopilot Design (Yaw Dampers, Turn Coordination ) | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Flight Path Control Systems and Flight Management Systems | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Inertial Cross Coupling and Other Flight Control Systems Issues such as nonlinear simulation of limiters; Structural Flexibility and its effect on Aircraft motion | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Helicopter and Missile Control Systems (aerodynamic and ballistic) | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Pilot modeling and PIO (Pilot Induced Oscillations); UAVs | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to Multivariable Flight Control: LQR, Eigenstructure Assignment ; Introduction to statistical design principles | 6.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 15% |
| Midterm exams (2) | 50% |
| Final exam | 35% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 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 |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 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 |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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