MAE2505 - Aerospace dynamics - Monash University

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Overview

This unit develops your physical and analytical understanding of concepts of time, space, coordinate systems, particles, rigid bodies, forces, work, energy, mechanical vibration and Newton's Laws of Motion, translating into the ability to formulate and analyse the motion of spacecraft and aircraft under the influence of forces such as lift, drag, thrust and gravity. You will be taught the fundamentals of kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies and systems of particles and to carry out dynamic analysis of satellites and orbital spacecraft and aircraft. You will be introduced to properties of the Earth's atmosphere, the forces acting on aircraft and their impact on aircraft performance, resulting in the development of equations for steady level flight, steady climbing and descending flight. This unit is core to understanding the control and manoeuvring of spacecraft and aircraft.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Prohibition

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Callum Atkinson

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Callum Atkinson

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

formulate and analyse problems involving: displacement, velocity and acceleration of aerospace systems

analysis forces, power and energy required for the motion of spacecraft and aircraft

calculate simple orbital mechanics of high-altitude rockets, satellites and spacecraft

solve engineering problems involving the simple free and forced vibration of single mass systems

analyse the steady flight performance of aircraft in atmosphere under the influence of lift, drag and thrust forces.

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 40%
Final assessment: 60%

This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Laboratories

2 - Practicals

3 - In-semester tests

4 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories

Lectures

Practical activities

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Learning resources

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Availability in areas of study

Specialisation:
Aerospace engineering