Unit information: Sensors, Signals and Control in 2021/22

Unit name	Sensors, Signals and Control
Unit code	AENG31300
Credit points	20
Level of study	H/6
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Professor. Steve Burrow
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Aerospace Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

An introduction to the fundamental theory of sensing and control systems in the context of aerospace engineering, including sensor types and characteristics; signal processing and core feedback control concepts.

Aims:

• To introduce the fundamentals of sensor behaviour and signal processing techniques.

• To introduce design and analysis of control systems, with particular reference to aerospace applications.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the unit students will:

• be able to characterise sensors and their outputs;

• be able to apply linear systems theory to signal generation and processing;

• be aware of the implications of systems which work with sampled data;

• understand the steps involved in formulating control system problems and be able to identify important system performance criteria e.g. gain and phase margin, bandwidth, steady state error and stability;

• be able to conduct outline design studies for control systems and be aware of the design trade-off inherent in specifying effective compensation schemes.

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.

Assessment Information

50% Sensors and Signals coursework

50% Control coursework

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

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Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.