Provides a Masters level understanding of the engineering applications of Aerodynamics theory.
Further develops analysis methods, especially for plate, shell and sandwich structures. Covers advanced materials, and industrial applications.
Brings together elements of flight dynamics and control theory into the context of aircraft design and response.
PS C addresses learning outcomes related to the interrelationship between engineering processes and the wider context within which they operate, including sustainability, legal, health, safety, risk and ethical issues.
The aim of the project is to provide the opportunity for a substantial and original piece of research work of engineering relevance at Master’s level. It may be wholly research or include aspects of novel design, or systems engineering, which is orientated towards theoretical and/or experimental work. Integral to this project are project management skills, communication skills, reasoning skills, originality and creativity in problem solving.
Gives students an insight into experimental aerodynamics :- methods, facilities, measurement and analysis.
An introductory course on spacecraft engineering.
Equips the student with a knowledge of the fundamental mathematical and physical principles involved in the development and application of modern methods in theoretical aerodynamics, a glossary of the terminology of CFD and a status report on the development of the subject., including the impact of developments in computers, at Masters Level.
This module aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the use of numerical search and optimisation tools for purposes of conducting advanced technical decision-making in aerospace design. Focus is placed on the four themes of optimisation associated with contemporary aerospace engineering, namely, Size (cross-section), Shape (boundary), Topology (form) and Behaviour (group).
Provide basic knowledge and know-how to design and manufacture composite aerospace structures to M’level.
Provides a Masters level unit on the structural analysis of aerospace composites.
Further develops understanding of the technology of manned spaceflight, advanced propulsion and the solar system.
Introduces the theoretical and numerical methods for analysing the nonlinear dynamical behaviour of a wide class of important physical systems.
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