AE451 Aeronautical Engineering Design

Course Description :
Conceptual design of fixed wing aircraft. Aircraft sizing. Airfoil and geometry selection. Thrust to weight ratio and wing loading. Configuration layout. Propulsion and fuel system integration. Landing gear and subsystems. Weights and balance. Stability, control and handling qualities. Performance and flight mechanics. Cost.

Prerequisite(s) :
AE343 Aerodynamics II

Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Material :
Raymer D. P., "Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach", AIAA Education Series, 1992, ISBN: 0-930403-51-7

The following books are the excellent sources of reference.
Roskam J., "Airplane Design", parts: 1-8, Roskam Aviation and Engineering Corporation, Rt 4, Box 274, Ottawa, Kansas, 66067 USA
Torenbeek E., "Synthesis of Subsonic Airplane Design", Delft University Press, Netherlands, 1976, 1979, ISBN: 90-298-25057.
Nikolai, L. M., "Fundamentals of Aircraft Design", METS, California, 1979, METS Inc., 6520 Kingsland Court, San Jose, CA 95210, U.S.A.
Jenkinson L. R., Simpkin P., Rhodes D., "Civil Jet Aircraft Design", Arnold, 1999, ISBN: 0 340 74152X.
Lan C. E., Roskam Jan, "Airplane Aerodynamics and Performance", Roskam Aviation and Engineering Corporation, Rt 4, Box 274, Ottawa, Kansas, 66067 U.S.A.
Roskam J., "Airplane Flight Dynamics and Automatic Flight Controls", Parts 1 and 2, Roskam Aviation and Engineering Corporation, Rt 4, Box 274, Ottawa, Kansas, 66067 U.S.A., 1982, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 80-6308.
"Jane's All the World's Aircraft", Jane's Information Group, Sentinel House, 163 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 2NH, UK, ISBN for 1991-1992 issue: 0 7106 0965 5.
Abbott, I. R., Von Doenhoff, A. E., "Theory of Wing Sections", Dover Publications Inc., New York, 1949, 1959. ISBN: 0-486-60586-8.
Riegels, F. W., "Aerofoil Sections", Butterworths, London, 1961.
Eppler, R., "Airfoil Design and Data", Springer Verlag, 1990, ISBN : 0-387-52505-X, ISBN : 0-540-52505-X.
McGhee, R. J., Beasley, W. D., "Low Speed Aerodynamic Characteristics of a 17-Percent-Thick Airfoil Section Designed For General Aviation Applications", NASA TN D-7428, December 1973.

Course Objectives :
Familiarisation of the students with the methods, tools and procedures used in the conceptual design phase of fixed wing aircraft. Training of the students on the application of knowledge through preparation of a design project. Improvement of technical r eport writing, information searching and team-working skills.

Topics Covered :
1. Introduction to Aircraft Design - 1 week
2. Airfoil and Geometry Selection - 1 week
3. Thrust to Weight Ratio and Wing Loading - 1 week
4.Initial Sizing - 1 week
5. Start of Independent Design Projects - 1 week
6. Configuration Layout and Loft - 1.5 week
7. Propulsion and Fuel System Integration - 1 week
8. Landing Gear and Subsystems - 0.5 week
9. Aerodynamics - 1 week
10. Weights - 1 week
11. Stability, Control, and Handling Qualities - 1.5 week
12. Performance and Flight Mechanics - 1.5 week
13. Cost Analysis - 1 week
14. Sizing and Trade Studies (optional)

Class/Laboratory Schedule :
The course has three lecture hours and no laboratory sessions.

Homework, Quizzes and Projects :
A conceptual design project is given which is usually prepared separately by groups of two students. Each week a chapter of the project is assigned as study. Students start their study at the application hours in the class.

Computer Usage : Students are encouraged to use computer as much as possible for preparation of reports and drawings, and performing some of the calculations.
Laboratory Work: None

Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component :
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: 3 credits
Engineering Sciences: None
Humanities and Social Sciences: None

Relationship of Course to Program Objectives :
The course intends to satisfy all the objectives of the Department of Aerospace Engineering

Prepared By :
Mehmet Ş. Kavsaoğlu
11-26-1999