Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Aerospace Systems

Mathematical techniques that will be required in the degree programmes taught in collaboration with SIT. The main topics include calculus of several variables, differential equations, Fourier series and Laplace transforms.

Mathematical techniques that will be required in the degree programmes taught in collaboration with SIT. The main topics are vector calculus and functions of a complex variable, whose applications to fluid flow will be described.

This course will equip the student with a robust theoretical basis for development of elementary concepts in aircraft performance.

Understanding of the basic numerical methods used in engineering encouraged through requiring the student to implement and use numerical methods for solving engineering problems.

Five basic elements which are basic propulsion considerations, turbomachinery, gas dynamics, propeller based propulsion and environmental considerations.

Hardware and software of computers systems which receive inputs from the physical world outside the computer and which must respond within the deadlines imposed by the time constants of the external hardware. The problems of multitasking which arise when such systems have to respond to several simultaneous external events are also introduced.

Overview of analogue and basic digital communication system modulation, generation and detection techniques. In addition, the student will be introduced to the basic principles of spectral analysis and shown how this relates to a communication system.

Dynamics: give the student a thorough grounding in the modelling of mechanical systems, the solution of the resulting differential equations and the application to simple vibration problems.

Control: understand and analyse simple feedback control systems.

Theory, design and implementation of instrumentation systems as employed in the manufacturing and process industries.

Theoretical basis for development of elementary concepts in aircraft performance, stability and control.

Understand the nature and problems of software and the need for software engineering. Develop familiarity with selected software engineering processes and techniques. Explore the relationship between software engineering and more traditional engineering disciplines.

Origins of unwanted electromagnetic emissions in terms of the electric and magnetic fields causing them. Ability to analyse the propagation of electromagnetic waves in various media.

Group work on a conceptual design project to develop a technical specification for a new aircraft from a broad design requirements and must first define the needs and any operational constraints that apply to the design. Alternative concepts should be devised with the aim of seeking an innovative solution. The project is complemented by developing lighter-than air autonomous vehicles.

In depth knowledge of aspects of flight dynamics and will enable students to analyse the dynamic characteristics of aircraft.

Different approaches for controller design based on classical control methodologies, design and analyse basic three term controllers for Aerospace Systems applications. State Space and Multi-variable control theories and implementing electronic feedback controllers.

As part of the fourth year assessment, each BEng Hons student is required to undertake a project of his/her choice and to give a presentation of such to a group of staff and students. BEng projects can be experimental, computational or dissertational and carried out, during the first two semesters of your final year, under the supervision of a staff member. Project will be available in many different aerospace topics – aerodynamics, flight mechanics, avionics, structures and material, aeroelasticty, fluidmechanics, space systems engineering, propulsion and turbomachinery, etc.

Different approaches for controller design based on classical control methodologies, design and analyse basic three term controllers for Aerospace Systems applications. State Space and Multi-variable control theories and implementing electronic feedback controllers.

As part of the fourth year assessment, each BEng Hons student is required to undertake a project of his/her choice and to give a presentation of such to a group of staff and students. BEng projects can be experimental, computational or dissertational and carried out, during the first two semesters of your final year, under the supervision of a staff member. Project will be available in many different aerospace topics – aerodynamics, flight mechanics, avionics, structures and material, aeroelasticty, fluidmechanics, space systems engineering, propulsion and turbomachinery, etc.