Checking date: 22/06/2021 15:55:49


Course: 2022/2023

Helicopters and other aircrafts
(14175)
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering (Plan: 421 - Estudio: 251)


Coordinating teacher: CAVALLARO , RAUNO

Department assigned to the subject: Aerospace Engineering Department

Type: Electives
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Aerodynamics; Mechanics of Flight; Stability and Integrity of Aerospace Structures;
Objectives
The goal of this course is to introduce student to the concepts of rotary wing aerodynamics and aeromechanics; helicopter flight mechanics; helicopter operations; and helicopter design. Additionally the description of other types of aircrafts will be addressed and an introduction to the main aspects of helicopters technology.
Learning Outcomes
Description of contents: programme
1. Introduction to V/STOL Aircrafts 2. Introduction Momentum Theory and Blade Element Theory 3. Axial Flight 4. Forward Flight 5. Helicopter Performances 6. Stability and Control 7. Blade aero-mechanics 8. Helicopter Design
Learning activities and methodology
Theory sessions. Problems and Projects based learning.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Basic Bibliography
  • J. Gordon Leishman. Principles of Helicopter Aerodynamics. Cambridge University Press. 2002
Additional Bibliography
  • A.R.S. Bramwell George Done David Balmford. Bramwell's Helicopter Dynamics. Butterworth-Heinemann. 2001

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.