Syllabus
AERSP 597J - Rotorcraft Stability and Control, Spring 2003
107 Sackett, TR 1-2:15
Instructor:
Joe
Horn
233
Hammond
865-6434
Course
Description and Objectives:
This
course presents the theory and application of the flight dynamics of
rotary-wing vehicles. The general
equations of motion of a helicopter in maneuvering flight will be
presented. Students will apply this
theory to analyze stability and control, work with flight simulation models,
assess handling qualities, and design automatic flight control systems for
rotorcraft.
Reccomended
Text:
Padfield,
G.D., Helicopter Flight Dynamics: The Theory and Application of Flying
Qualities and Simulation Modeling, AIAA Education Series, 1995.
Can
be purchased on-line at www.aiaa.org
Computer
Software Requirements:
This
course will require students to work with a MATLAB based rotorcraft simulation
code.
Topics: Classes:
Introduction
/ Review of Aircraft Stability and Control 2
Helicopter
Simulation Modeling 9
Trim
Analysis 3
Response
to Control Inputs / Disturbances 3
Linearization 2
Stability
analysis / stability derivatives 4
Automatic
flight control design 4
ADS-33
handling qualities specifications 3
Grades:
The
course will involve a number of computer projects and one mid-term exam. There will be a final project in place of a
final exam.
Projects 30%
Mid-Term
Exam 30%
Final
Project 30%
Class
Participation / Effort 10%