Module Details

Module Code: SCIE C1605
Module Title: Aviation Science 1
Title: Aviation Science 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Edmond Tobin
Domains:  
Module Description: The student will understand basic and intermediate concepts of fluid dynamics and aerodynamic and how to apply these concepts to an aircraft design and performance during all stages of flight, so they develop simple aerodynamic analytical and troubleshooting skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the theoretical fundamentals of the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)
LO2 Apply fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics for Aerodynamic Design.
LO3 Describe basic aerodynamic fundamentals with the aid of sketches/drawings
LO4 Perform wind tunnel testing, measurements and flow visualization
LO5 Calculate flight forces in steady climbs, descents, glides and turns and give general descriptions of Theory of flight, Airplane/Rotary Aerodynamics, Flight Controls and Stability
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
None
 
Indicative Content
Introduction
History of Aerodynamics up to Modern Era, Units and Dimensions, Properties and Classification of Flows, Fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics
Physics of the Atmosphere
International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), application to aerodynamics
Aerodynamics
Airflow around a body; Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free stream flow, relative airflow, upwash and downwash, vortices, stagnation; The terms: camber, chord, mean aerodynamic chord, profile (parasite) drag, induced drag, centre of pressure, angle of attack, wash in and wash out, fineness ratio, wing shape and aspect ratio; Thrust, Weight, Aerodynamic Resultant; Generation of Lift and Drag: Angle of Attack, Lift coefficient, Drag coefficient, polar curve, stall; Aerofoil contamination including ice, snow, frost.
Theory of Flight
Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag; Glide ratio; Steady state flights, performance; Theory of the turn; Influence of load factor: stall, flight envelope and structural limitations; Lift augmentation
Flight Stability and Dynamics
Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and passive).
High Speed Flight
Speed of sound, pressure waves from a moving source, compressibility, Mach number, flight speed classifications, subsonic and supersonic flow patterns, development of shock waves, shock stall.
Experiments in Aerodynamics
Theoretical Knowledge of Instrumentation, Measurements related to Aerodynamics, Basics of Wind Tunnels from low-speed to High-Speed Flow.
Rotary wing aerodynamics
Rotor systems, flight controls, hovering flight, coriolis and ground effect, gyroscopic precession, transverse flow, disymmetry of lift, autorotation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment tests during term time covering
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Pencil drawings & Sketches
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel Labs in Hangar
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Each student will sit a formal written examination at the end of the module
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact Students will be expected to review notes and refer the reference books. 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ethirajan Rathakrishnan. (2021), Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Principles of Flight, 1st. Wiley, p.384, [ISBN: 9781119807155].
  • Alfred Cotterill Kermode. (1996), Mechanics of Flight, Prentice Hall, p.514, [ISBN: 9780582237407].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Barnes W. McCormick. (1994), Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, and Flight Mechanics, Wiley, p.672, [ISBN: 9780471575061].
  • Federal Aviation Administration. Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics General Handbook, Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., p.561, [ISBN: 089100078X].
  • Jeppesen Sanderson Inc.. A & P Technician General Textbook, Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., p.533, [ISBN: 0884872033].
  • J. Seddon. Basic helicopter aerodynamics, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics ; 1990., Washington, DC, [ISBN: 0-632-02032-6].
  • Klaus Hunecke. Jet Engines, The Crowood Press Ltd, p.224, [ISBN: 1853108340].
  • Trevor Thom. Flying Training - Air Pilot's Manual, Airlife Pub Ltd, p.384, [ISBN: 1840372672].
  • Trevor Thom. The Air Pilot's Manual: The Aeroplane-Technical, Airlife Publishing, Ltd., p.176, [ISBN: 1840371552].
  • Dale Crane. Aircraft Maintenance Technician Series.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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