5 ECTS credits
145 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4016329FNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
The valid fiche can be found at the following link : https://www.ulb.be/en/programme/meca-h506-1
Aerodynamics and performance of aircraft
- Performance parameters : Coventions, Forces, Fundamental Parameters, Governing equations
- Steady flight : Symmetric flight, Parameters affecting performance curves, Climbing performance, Descending performance
- Accelerated flight : Accelerated straight level flight, Load factor, Turning flight, Accelerated climbs, Total energy, Flight envelope, Takeoff, Landing
- Stick-fixed and stick-free static stability, longitudinal stability, lateral static stability. General equations of motion, linearization around a steady flight configuration. Aerodynamic derivatives. Longitudinal dynamic stability : phugoid and short-period oscillation. Lateral dynamic stability. Response to controls.
References : Aerodynamics and performance of aircraft
- Asselin Mario 'An Introduction to Aircraft Performance';
- Corke Thomas 'Design of Aircraft';
- Cumpsty Nicholas 'Jet propulsion';
- Stengel Robert 'Flight Dynamics';
- Yechout Thomas 'Introduction to aircraft flight mechanics'
- G. Degrez 'Performances et stabilité des avions', Note de cours, 3e édition, printemps 2007
- B. Etkin 'Dynamics of atmospheric flight', Dover publications, 2009 (reprinted from original 1972 edition)
- B. Etkin & L.D. Reid 'Dynamics of flight. Stability and Control', Wiley, 1995
Aerodynamics and performance of aircraft
At the end of the course, it is expected from the student that :
- he describes the performance of an aircraft;
- he calculates the performance parameters;
- he is able to evaluate the longitudinal static stability characteristics (static margin) of an aircraft;
- he is able to compute the longitudinal and lateral modes of motion characteristics of an aircraft;
- he can describe the major aerodynamic mechanisms in action for each of the aerodynamic derivatives.
Having the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes.
Having an in-depth scientific knowledge, understanding and skills in at least one of the subfields needed to design, produce, apply and maintain complex mechanical, electrical and/or energy systems.
Can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity).
Can correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper.
Can collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team.
Having a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry.
Having a critical attitude towards one's own results and those of others.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories :
- Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed :
The mark results from the combination of the following partial marks :
- Written test (performance exercises) : 20%
- Oral exam (performance theory) : 20%
- Written test (stability & control theory & exercises) : 40%
- Project report : 20%
Additional info with regard to grading
The number of tests/tasks and the weight factors for the daily work and the exam are only determined for the main course : Aerodynamics, performance and stability of aircraft
Daily work : One project report
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Aeronautics and Aerospace (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Aeronautics