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Principles of Dynamics I

Systems of particles, rotating axes, rigid-body dynamics; calculus of variations. Lagrangian mechanics. Hamilton’s principle. Kane’s equations. Periodic and quasiperiodic motion. Stability of dynamical systems....
 

Static and dynamic aeroelasticity, unsteady aerodynamics, aeroservoelastic modeling, and active control....
 

Continuous and discrete systems, natural frequencies, and modal analysis; forced vibrations and motion-dependent forces. Structural damping; control augmented structures. Measurements for structural dynamic testing....
 

Transfer-function and state-space description. Solution of the state equation; state transition matrix. Controllability and observability. Zeros and poles of multivariable systems; the Smith-McMillan form. Systems norms. Systems invertibility. State feedback. Outback feedback with observers. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor....
 

Numerical approximation of equations of compressible viscous flow. Mesh requirements for resolving viscous effects in high Reynolds number flows. Analysis of numerical accuracy, stability, and efficiency. Use of explicit and implicit methods, boundary condition procedures. Applications to solution of the Navier-Stokes equations. Prerequisite: AA 543 or permission of instructor....
 

Numerical approximation of the inviscid compressible equations of fluid dynamics. Analysis of numerical accuracy, stability, and efficiency. Use of explicit, implicit, and flux split methods. Discussion of splitting, approximate factorization, discrete point, and finite volume approaches. Applications to the solution of simple hyperbolic systems of equations and the Euler equations....
 

Advanced concepts of the finite element method. Hybrid and boundary element methods. Nonlinear, eigenvalue, and time-dependent problems....
 

Formulation of the finite element method using variational and weighted residual methods. Element types and interpolation functions. Application to elasticity problems, thermal conduction, and other problems of engineering and physics....
 

Analyses and design of composite materials for aerospace structures. Micromechanics. Anisotropic elasticity. Laminated plate theory. Thermo-viscoelastic behavior and fracture of composites. Prerequisite: A A 530 or permission of instructor....
 

Theory of plasticity, yield surfaces, flow rules, limit theorems. Concepts of failure and fatigue in aerospace structures, residual strength, cumulative damage, probability aspects and case histories. Prerequisite: A A 530 or equivalent or permission of instructor....
 

General concepts and theory of solid mechanics. Large deformations. Behavior of elastic, viscoelastic, and plastic solids. Linear theory of elasticity and thermoelasticity. Wave propagation in solids....
 

Nucleonics, and heat transfer of nuclear-heated rockets. Electrothermal, electromagnetic, and electrostatic thrusters. Power/propulsion systems....
 

Heat exchangers, energy storage. Direct conversion of heat to electricity. Electrochemical processes....
 

Theoretical background and technology of power systems for satellites, space science missions, and planetary and lunar outposts will be developed. The focus will be on photovoltaic, solar-thermal, and nuclear systems, as well as chemical systems for storage. Thermal management will also be addressed....
 

Estimation of component performances. Inlets and nozzles. Aerodynamics of turbines and compressors. Radial equilibrium theory, through-flow theory....
 

Description and measurement of noise, power spectra. Elementary duct acoustics, rotor-stator interaction, effect of designblade loading. Turbine noise, core noise, acoustic linings. Jet noise, Lighthill theory, scaling laws....
 

Specifications of flight vehicle performance. Synthesis of stability augmentation systems and autopilot control laws in the frequency-domain and using multivariable control methods. Reduced-order controller synthesis, digital design, and implementation. Use of computer-aided control design packages....
 

Static and dynamic stability and control of flight vehicles in the atmosphere. Determination of stability derivatives. Effects of stability derivatives on flight characteristics. Flight dynamic model. Responses to control inputs and external disturbances. Handling qualities. Control system components, sensor characteristics. Stability augmentation systems....
 

Mathematical foundations for system theory presented from an engineering viewpoint. Includes set theory; functions, inverse functions; metric spaces; finite dimensional linear spaces; linear operators on finite dimensional spaces; projections on Hilbert spaces. Applications to engineering systems stressed. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor....
 

Introduction to viscous flow; exact solutions of the laminar equations of motion; approximate equations. Exact solutions for laminar boundary-layer equations. Approximate methods for compressible laminar boundary layers....
 

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