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ME481 (Version: 2024 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME481 AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS AND DSGN 2024 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The course approaches the design of an aircraft from the principles of aerodynamics, stability, and control. A flight laboratory in the departments fixed-wing airplanes provide an opportunity to obtain data and analyze the stability and control of an actual aircraft. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic flow regime. Theoretical concepts are demonstrated in laboratory sessions that include low-speed wind tunnel testing.
LESSONS: 28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

ME481 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME387 2015 2 1 Y

ME481 (Version 2024-1) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2024 - 2 2 19 38 25 0 13 N Hours

2024 - 8 1 18 18 0 0 18 Y Hours

2024 - 9 1 18 18 0 0 18 Y Hours

2025 - 2 3 18 54 30 0 24 N Hours

2025 - 8 1 18 18 0 0 18 N Hours

2025 - 9 1 18 18 0 0 18 N Hours

2026 - 2 3 18 54 28 0 26 N Hours

2027 - 2 2 18 36 19 0 17 N Hours

2027 - 9 1 18 18 0 0 18 N Hours


ME481 (Version: 2022 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME481 AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS AND DSGN 2022 2 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The course approaches the design of an aircraft from the principles of aerodynamics and the equations of motion for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during takeoff and landing. A flight laboratory in the departments fixed-wing airplanes provide an opportunity to obtain data and analyze the steady state stability and control of an actual aircraft. Theoretical concepts are demonstrated in laboratory sessions that include low-speed wind tunnel testing.
LESSONS: 28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Two flight laboratory reports, glider design and test.

ME481 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME387 2015 2 1 Y

ME481 (Version: 2020 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME481 AIRCRAFT PERFOR/STAT STBLTY 2020 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The course applies the principles developed in applied aerodynamics to develop the equations of motion for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during takeoff and landing. These equations are analyzed to determine such performance characteristics as maximum range, endurance, turning rate, climb rate, etc. Piston-prop, turbo-prop, and jet aircraft are considered. The equations of motion are then analyzed to develop static stability criteria and investigate steady state control characteristics. Two flight laboratories in the departments fixed-wing airplanes provide an opportunity to obtain performance data and analyze the steady state stability and control of an actual aircraft.
LESSONS: 28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Two flight laboratory reports, glider design and test.

ME481 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME387 2015 2 1 Y

ME481 (Version: 2018 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME481 AIRCRAFT PERFOR/STAT STBLTY 2018 2 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The course applies the principles developed in applied aerodynamics to develop the equations of motion for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during takeoff and landing. These equations are analyzed to determine such performance characteristics as maximum range, endurance, turning rate, climb rate, etc. Piston-prop, turbo-prop, and jet aircraft are considered. The equations of motion are then analyzed to develop static stability criteria and investigate steady state control characteristics. Two flight laboratories in the departments fixed-wing airplanes provide an opportunity to obtain performance data and analyze the steady state stability and control of an actual aircraft.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Two flight laboratory reports, glider design and test.

ME481 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME387 2015 2 1 Y

ME481 (Version: 2011 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME481 AIRCRAFT PERFOR/STAT STBLTY 2011 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The course applies the principles developed in applied aerodynamics to develop the equations of motion for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during takeoff and landing. These equations are analyzed to determine such performance characteristics as maximum range, endurance, turning rate, climb rate, etc. Piston-prop, turbo-prop, and jet aircraft are considered. The equations of motion are then analyzed to develop static stability criteria and investigate steady state control characteristics. Two flight laboratories in the departments fixed-wing airplanes provide an opportunity to obtain performance data and analyze the steady state stability and control of an actual aircraft.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Two flight laboratory reports, glider design and test.

ME481 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME311 2006 1 4 Y
  ME387 2006 2 4 Y
  MC311 2012 1 5 Y
  ME387 2006 2 5 Y

ME481 (Version: 2004 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME481 AIRCRAFT PERFOR/STAT STBLTY 2004 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The course applies the principles developed in applied aerodynamics to develop the equations of motion for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during takeoff and landing. These equations are analyzed to determine such performance characteristics as maximum range, endurance, turning rate, climb rate, etc. Piston-prop, turbo-prop, and jet aircraft are considered. The equations of motion are then analyzed to develop static stability criteria and investigate steady state control characteristics. Two flight laboratories in the departments fixed-wing airplanes provide an opportunity to obtain performance data and analyze the steady state stability and control of an actual aircraft.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Two flight laboratory reports, glider design and test.

ME481 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME301 2004 1 1 Y
  ME387 2004 2 1 Y
  EM301 1990 1 2 Y
  ME387 1973 1 2 Y
  EM301A 1990 1 3 Y
  ME387 1973 1 3 Y
  ME311 2006 1 4 Y
  ME387 2006 2 4 Y

ME481 (Version: 1980 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME481 AIRCRAFT PERFOR/STAT STBLTY 1980 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The course applies the principles developed in applied aerodynamics to develop the equations of motion for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during takeoff and landing. These equations are analyzed to determine such performance characteristics as maximum range, endurance, turning rate, climb rate, etc. Piston-prop, turbo-prop, and jet aircraft are considered. The equations of motion are then analyzed to develop static stability criteria and investigate steady state control characteristics. Two flight laboratories in the departments fixed-wing airplanes provide an opportunity to obtain performance data and analyze the steady state stability and control of an actual aircraft.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Two flight laboratory reports, glider design and test.

ME481 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  EM301 1990 1 1 Y
  ME387 1973 1 1 Y
  EM301A 1990 1 2 Y
  ME387 1973 1 2 Y