SYLLABUS AERSP 402A, Section 2, Helicopter Preliminary Design Fall 2013, TR 11:15-12:30, VLRCOE Conf. room, Eng Unit C
Instructors: Robert C. Bill Joseph F. Horn Edward C. Smith 207 Engineering Unit C 231C Hammond 231D Hammond [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Course Objectives: Conceptual design of an aircraft, its constituent subsystems, and related systems, to satisfy a given set of specifications.
Semester General Format: Tuesdays, focus topic, progress presentation and analysis related to that topic, integration issues discussed. For the first several weeks topics will generally be identified with project sub-areas (e.g., lift/propulsor systems, engine and drive system, airframe structure etc …). The responsible lead for each of these topic areas will be expected to provide the team with a fairly comprehensive status report, highlighting progress/potential problems/integration issues/future plans. If necessary a specific topic may be revisited later in the semester. Thursdays, follow-up on integration issues, review of status of overall project, self- managed team working session (faculty facilitated).
ABET Outcomes: Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
1. Initiate the preliminary design of an aircraft to satisfy mission specifications; 2. Initiate the design of a system, component or process to meet requirements for aircraft systems; 3. Work in multidisciplinary environment involving the integration of engineering practices in such subjects as aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and flight mechanics; 4. Communicate and present effectively, through both written and oral reporting, the results and consequences of their technical efforts; and 5. Apply guidelines for determining ethical responsibilities to themselves, employers, and society
Topic List (Subject to Change): 08/27: Review of course requirements; Design Process lecture; Discussion of AHS RFP. 09/03: Review concept candidates and identified technology challenges. 09/10: Initiate GANNT chart process; Review concept candidate screening methodology. 09/17: TRL Concept lecture; GANNT chart review; Team structure defined (Team lead; tech area focal points). 09/24: Lecture on "Ethics In Engineering"; Individual student progress review (3x20min). 10/01: Lecture on rotorcraft performance and control; Individual student progress review (3x20min). 10/08: Lecture on structures and stress analysis; Individual student progress review (3x20min); Team GANNT Chart status review; First look at critical path/technologies 10/15: Lecture on propulsion/drivetrains; Individual student progress review (3x20min); Team Mid Semester presentation and report prep. 10/22: Mid semester presentations by Team; Report submission
10/29: Midterm presentation and report feedback; GANNT Chart update. 11/05: Individual Student progress review (3x20min); Team GANNT Chart status review; update critical path considerations 11/12: Individual student progress review (3x20min). 11/19: Team finalize concept selection; outline semester final semester report. 12/03: Topic TBD; Preparation of final presentation and report for semester. 12/10: Semester final presentations by team; Report submission
Grading Criteria: 50% Final Report and Presentation 15% Mid-semester Presentation 25% Weekly Contributions 10% Peer Evaluation
Accessibility:
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