Aerospace Systems Modules

Group work on the development of guidance and control algorithms for rotorcraft vehicles.

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

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

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: gives 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.

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.

Theoretical basis for development of elementary concepts in atmospheric flight mechanics and aircraft stability and control.

This course provides an introduction to instrumentation and data systems for engineers covering error analysis, signal acquisition and processing.

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

Course consists of five basic elements which are: basic propulsion considerations; turbomachinery; gas dynamics; propeller based propulsion and environmental considerations.