| Unit name | Aerospace Systems Engineering |
|---|---|
| Unit code | AENG30009 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Sartor |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Aerospace Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
To introduce systems engineering principles and practices as applied in the aerospace industry. The course will include aspects such as system requirements process, functional analysis, safety assessment, system design and certification. Theoretical topics will be illustrated through several case studies on different vehicle systems or sub-systems.
The aims of the unit are:
On successful completion of the course and coursework, the student will be able to:
1. Apply appropriate Systems Engineering tools/methods to tackle complex design problems.
2. Identify several systems, and their component technologies, found in civil and military aerospace vehicles.
3. Formulate and integrate systems from requirements definition, through concept development to final implementation in the context of their operational role.
4. Evaluate the suitability of a system for a purpose based on a supplied specification.
5. Determine the specification of a system to meet functional and performance requirements.
6. Know the requirements of a system element within the context of a wider, integrated systems of systems.
7. Apply the design processes that need to be employed in order to certify safe and reliable systems.
24 hours lectures
75% group coursework on design of an aerospace system (LOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
25% individual coursework on design of an aerospace system (LOs 1, 7)
Textbooks and other references useful for the project will be detailed on Blackboard and include the following:
