AERO 301, 302, 303 Aerothermodynamics (5) (5) (3)
Properties and characteristics of fluids, fluid statics and dynamics, the thermodynamic relations, laminar and turbulent subsonic flows as applied to flight vehicles. Introduction to heat transfer. 5 lectures, fall and winter; 3 lectures, spring. Prerequisite: ME 211, MATH 242.
AERO 304 Experimental Aerothermodynamics (2)
Laboratory experiments verify the momentum and energy equations. Fan performance, boundary layer measurements, diffuser performance, heat transfer and solar collector performance experiments are evaluated. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ENGL 218. Concurrent: AERO 302.
AERO 306 Aerodynamics I (3)
Introduction to theoretical aerodynamics. Primary emphasis in the subsonic region. Basic aerodynamic theory: Airfoil theory, wing theory, lift and drag. Aerodynamic design. Flight performance. 3 lectures. Concurrent: AERO 302.
AERO 307 Wind Tunnel and Flight Test Laboratory (3)
Wind tunnel testing of basic aerodynamic properties of airfoils, finite wings, aircraft models, and aircraft flight performance. Emphasis on both static and dynamic responses of aircraft. Various measurement techniques, data reduction schemes, and analysis methods. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: AERO 302, AERO 306, ENGL 218.
AERO 315 Aerospace Engineering Analysis II (3)
Analysis methods for aerospace engineering problems. Applications of analysis methods to solving problems in aerodynamics, aerospace structures, stability and control, and astronautics. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: AERO 215, MATH 242.
AERO 320 Fundamentals of Guidance and Control (3)
Introduction to state-space and transfer function models for aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and helicopters. Elementary classical and modern analysis techniques using computers. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: AERO 215. Concurrent: AERO 315.
AERO 330 Stress Analysis (4)
Basic strain, stress and equilibrium equations. St. Venant torsion theory. Rotating discs. Theory of plates and shells. Beams on elastic foundation. Theories of failure. Introduction to modern fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 242, CE 204, CE 205.
AERO 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1-2)
Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
AERO 401 Propulsion Systems (4)
Power plant types, components, characteristics, and requirements. Principles of thrust and energy utilization. Thermodynamic processes and performance of turboprop, turboshaft, turbofan, turbojet, ramjet, and rocket engines. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: AERO 302, AERO 306, CHEM 124.
AERO 404 Gas Dynamics (3)
Fundamental theory of one dimensional gas dynamics: Isentropic flow, flow in converging-diverging nozzles, shock propagation, normal and oblique shock theory, Prandtl-Meyer expansions, Fanno line flow, and measurement methods. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: AERO 302.
AERO 405 Aerodynamics II (3)
Review of gas dynamics, shock-wave and boundary-layer interaction, compressible subsonic and transonic flows over airfoils, 2-dimensional supersonic flows around thin airfoil, finite wing in supersonic flow. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: AERO 306, AERO 404.
AERO 406 Hypersonic Flow Theory (3)
Theoretical and analytical methods for the high-speed flight of aerospace vehicles. Review of gas dynamics, local surface inclination methods, inviscid methods, boundary layer and aerodynamic heating, and viscous interactions. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: AERO 306, AERO 404.
AERO 407 Reentry Aerodynamics (3)
Near planet environments. Transition from orbital to aerodynamic motion. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: AERO 406. Concurrent: AERO 451.
AERO 409 Flight Test (3)
Principles of team-centered flight testing with applications to performance, stability and control, and avionics systems testing. Test planning, instrumentation, data analysis and reports. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: AERO 306. Concurrent: AERO 320.
AERO 416 Principles of Rotary Wing Flight (3)
Introduction to analysis of rotary wing aircraft. Overview of avionics systems. Performance figures of merit. Stability and control of helicopters. Equations of motion for forward flight. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: AERO 306 and AERO 315.
AERO 418 Fundamentals of Flight Simulation (3)
Overview of flight simulators, supporting facilities, and the Air Traffic Control system. Aerospace equations of motion including navigation equations across the earth's surface. Ground, environmental, and avionics systems models, including Global Positioning Systems. Simulation software. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 318 or AERO 315; AERO 320 or EE 301 or CSC 360 or ME 422.
AERO 420 Stability and Control of Aerospace Vehicles (4)
Stability and control derivatives, reference frames, steady-state static analysis and perturbed dynamic analysis for aircraft and spacecraft. Transfer function, state-space, and modal representations of system dynamics in response to control inputs. Design guidelines and introduction to augmentation systems. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: AERO 306, AERO 320, and ME 212.
AERO 430 Aerospace Structural Analysis (4)
Deflection analysis. Principles of fictitious displacement, virtual work, unit load method. Energy methods: Dummy load method, Castigliano's theorem, Maxwell-Betti reciprocal theorem, minimal principles, Rayleigh-Ritz's method, Galerkin's method. The shear lag problem and the stability of structures. Numerical methods: Finite difference, finite elements method. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: AERO 315, AERO 330.
AERO 432 Experimental Stress Analysis (1)
Employing the knowledge of stress analysis and aerospace structural analysis in an individual and group design project dealing with aerospace structures. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: AERO 430.
AERO 434 Structural Dynamics Analysis (4)
Fundamentals of structural dynamics and aeroelasticity of flight vehicles. Undamped and damped free and forced vibration of a single degree of freedom linear system. Free and forced response of multiple degrees of freedom linear systems. Vibration and forced response of continuous structures. Introduction to unsteady aerodynamic analysis methods. Lagrangian approach and Eigenvalue and Eigenvector methods. Finite element and vibrational analysis. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: AERO 306, AERO 315, and AERO 330.
AERO 443, 444, 445 Flight Vehicle Design (2) (4) (4)
Preliminary layout of a typical transport aircraft and a space vehicle using design and calculation techniques developed in previous aeronautical engineering courses. Design of selected component structures and preparation of necessary drawings. AERO 443: 2 laboratories. AERO 444 and AERO 445: 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 144, AERO 306, AERO 315, AERO 330, senior standing. Concurrent: AERO 401, AERO 420, AERO 430.
AERO 447, 448, 449 Spacecraft Design (2) (4) (4)
Preliminary layout of typical space vehicle using design and calculation techniques developed in previous aeronautical engineering courses. Design of selected components and preparation of necessary drawings. AERO 447: 2 laboratories. AERO 448 and AERO 449: 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 144, AERO 315, AERO 330, senior standing. Concurrent: AERO 401, AERO 420, AERO 451, AERO 430.
AERO 451 Orbital Mechanics I (3)
Motion of a body in the central force field. Space vehicle trajectories, guidance systems, power generators for interplanetary travel, structural loading, and principles of space vehicle design. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ME 212.
AERO 452 Orbital Mechanics II (3)
Orbital motion, perturbing forces. Aspherocity of the earth, aerodynamic drag, third-body tidal forces, etc. Enke and Cowell solution techniques. Restricted 3-body problem. Satellite attitude dynamics, rigid body-symmetric and asymmetric semirigid bodies. Attitude control, spinning/fixed gravity gradient. Gyroscopic instruments. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: AERO 451.
AERO 461, 462 Senior Project (2) (3)
Selection and completion of a project which is typical of problems which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Project results are presented in a formal report. Minimum 150 hours total time. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
AERO 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1-3)
Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
AERO 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1-3)
Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 to 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
AERO 485 Cooperative Education Experience (6) (CR/NC)
Part-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
AERO 495 Cooperative Education Experience (12) (CR/NC)
Full-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.