| ME387 |
INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS |
2026 |
1 |
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
3.0
(BS=0.0,
ET=3.0,
MA=0.0)
|
| This introductory course provides an understanding of how fixed-wing aircraft work and the forces and airflow involved in flight. Equations of motion are derived for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during takeoff and landing. Theoretical concepts are demonstrated in laboratory sessions that include actual flights in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft, and the evolution of flight during a museum field trip. |
| 28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) |
2 @ 120 min |
|
|
One lab-related trip section, compensatory time given |
| ME387 |
INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS |
2024 |
1 |
Civil and Mechanical Engineering |
3.0
(BS=0.0,
ET=3.0,
MA=0.0)
|
| This introductory course provides an understanding of how fixed-wing aircraft work and the forces and airflow involved in flight. Equations of motion are derived for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during takeoff and landing. Theoretical concepts are demonstrated in laboratory sessions that include actual flights in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft, and the evolution of flight during a museum field trip. |
| 28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) |
2 @ 120 min |
|
|
One lab-related trip section, compensatory time given |
| ME387 |
INTRO APPLIED AERODYNAMICS |
2006 |
2 |
Civil and Mechanical Engineering |
3.0
(BS=0.0,
ET=3.0,
MA=0.0)
|
| The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Aircraft performance and design parameters are developed in both the classroom and laboratory sessions. The laboratory sessions include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft located at Stewart International Airport. |
| 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) |
2 @ 120 min |
|
|
One academic field trip, glider wing design and test. |
| ME387 |
INTRO APPLIED AERODYNAMICS |
2004 |
2 |
Civil and Mechanical Engineering |
3.0
(BS=0.0,
ET=3.0,
MA=0.0)
|
| The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Aircraft performance and design parameters are developed in both the classroom and laboratory sessions. The laboratory sessions include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft located at Stewart International Airport. |
| 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) |
2 @ 120 min |
|
|
One academic field trip, glider wing design and test. |
| ME387 |
INTRO APPLIED AERODYNAMICS |
1973 |
1 |
Civil and Mechanical Engineering |
3.0
(BS=0.0,
ET=3.0,
MA=0.0)
|
| The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Aircraft performance and design parameters are developed in both the classroom and laboratory sessions. The laboratory sessions include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft located at Stewart International Airport. |
| 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) |
2 @ 120 min |
|
|
One academic field trip, glider wing design and test. |