20830003 - ATMOSPHERIC FLIGHT DYNAMICS

Development and interpretation of the equations of aircraft dynamics. Ability to analyze the dynamics of the aircraft intended as a rigid body. Study of characteristic segments. Ability to examine stability and develop automatic controls for the aircraft. Knowledge of the characteristic elements of performance and flight dynamics of rotary-wing aircraft.

Curriculum

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Programme

AIRCRAFT:
Trim and static stability
Manoeuvrability
Controls effectiveness
General equations of dynamics
Stability derivatives
Flight stability
Response to controls
Flight control systems
HELICOPTER:
Overview
Controls

Core Documentation

C. Casarosa, "Meccanica del Volo", Pisa University Press
B. Etkin & L.D. Reid, "Dynamics of flight - Stability and Control", John Wiley and Sons
D. McLean, "Automatic Flight Control Systems", Prentice Hall
G. D. Padfield, "Helicopter Flight Dynamics", Blackwell Science
M. Arra, "L'elicottero", Biblioteca Tecnica Hoepli
G. Guglieri, M. Porta, A. Quinci, "Meccanica del volo dell'elicottero. Appunti delle lezioni", Esculapio


Reference Bibliography

none

Type of delivery of the course

frontal lessons

Attendance

suggested, not required

Type of evaluation

team work presentation oral exam (about 45 min)

teacher profile | teaching materials

Programme

AIRCRAFT:
Trim and static stability
Manoeuvrability
Controls effectiveness
General equations of dynamics
Stability derivatives
Flight stability
Response to controls
Flight control systems
HELICOPTER:
Overview
Controls

Core Documentation

C. Casarosa, "Meccanica del Volo", Pisa University Press
B. Etkin & L.D. Reid, "Dynamics of flight - Stability and Control", John Wiley and Sons
D. McLean, "Automatic Flight Control Systems", Prentice Hall
G. D. Padfield, "Helicopter Flight Dynamics", Blackwell Science
M. Arra, "L'elicottero", Biblioteca Tecnica Hoepli
G. Guglieri, M. Porta, A. Quinci, "Meccanica del volo dell'elicottero. Appunti delle lezioni", Esculapio

Reference Bibliography

none

Attendance

suggested, not required

Type of evaluation

team work presentation oral exam (about 45 min)

teacher profile | teaching materials

Programme

AIRCRAFT:
Trim and static stability
Manoeuvrability
Controls effectiveness
General equations of dynamics
Stability derivatives
Flight stability
Response to controls
Flight control systems
HELICOPTER:
Overview
Controls

Core Documentation

C. Casarosa, "Meccanica del Volo", Pisa University Press
B. Etkin & L.D. Reid, "Dynamics of flight - Stability and Control", John Wiley and Sons
D. McLean, "Automatic Flight Control Systems", Prentice Hall
G. D. Padfield, "Helicopter Flight Dynamics", Blackwell Science
M. Arra, "L'elicottero", Biblioteca Tecnica Hoepli
G. Guglieri, M. Porta, A. Quinci, "Meccanica del volo dell'elicottero. Appunti delle lezioni", Esculapio


Reference Bibliography

none

Type of delivery of the course

frontal lessons

Attendance

suggested, not required

Type of evaluation

team work presentation oral exam (about 45 min)

teacher profile | teaching materials

Programme

AIRCRAFT:
Trim and static stability
Manoeuvrability
Controls effectiveness
General equations of dynamics
Stability derivatives
Flight stability
Response to controls
Flight control systems
HELICOPTER:
Overview
Controls

Core Documentation

C. Casarosa, "Meccanica del Volo", Pisa University Press
B. Etkin & L.D. Reid, "Dynamics of flight - Stability and Control", John Wiley and Sons
D. McLean, "Automatic Flight Control Systems", Prentice Hall
G. D. Padfield, "Helicopter Flight Dynamics", Blackwell Science
M. Arra, "L'elicottero", Biblioteca Tecnica Hoepli
G. Guglieri, M. Porta, A. Quinci, "Meccanica del volo dell'elicottero. Appunti delle lezioni", Esculapio

Reference Bibliography

none

Attendance

suggested, not required

Type of evaluation

team work presentation oral exam (about 45 min)