Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

~ ~ 3 4 0 Advanced Aerodynamics
No. of hours per week: two hours
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with an advanced
understanding of the aerodynamic factors influencing the flight
of an aircraft and to develop theoretical explanations for
observed effects.
Subject description
Aircrew theory, Lanchester-Prandt (wing theory), the theory of
compressible flow, supersonic Prandtl-Meyer flow, wave drag,
effexts of wing sweep, dynamic stability of a rigid aricraft.
References
Anderson, J.D. lntroduction to Flight, 3rd edn, McGraw-Hill, 1989
Clancy, L. J. Aerodynamics, Harlow, Longman, 1991
Houghton, E.L. and Carruthers, N.B. Aerodynamic. for Engineering
Students. 3rd edn, London, Arnold, 1982
~ n 5 o Aviation Facilities Management
No. of hours per week: three hours
Subject aims
This subject is designed to develop in the student advanced
skills in teamwork, self-confidence and leadership.
Subject description
This course will expose the student to a broad range of
advanced airborne equipment, the nature of operations
associated with such equipment, including crew interaction
and human factors, in order to ease the transition from general
aviation to airline operations. Topics include: aviation
instruction, psychology of learning, flight deck management,
multicrewing, leadership.
References
CAA. Flight Instructor's Manual. Canberra. CAA, 1988
Hurst, I . and L. Pilot Error. Granada, 1976
Telfer, R. and Briggs, J. The Psychology of Flight Training. Ames, Iowa
State University Press, 1988
Weiner, E.L. and Nagel, D.C. Human Factors in Aviation. 1988
~ ~ 3 6 0 Aviation Project
No. of hours per week: three hours for two
semesters
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with the
opportunity to conduct a major private research exercise in the
field of aviation and present the finding to a group forum for
critical appraisal.
Subject description
This is a major project and should be of a practical nature,
relating to the aviation industry, linking the aspects of the
course with the specific task chosen by the student. The
project may be selected from a list supplied by the supervising
staff or by negotiation between the student and the
supervising staff. The project may be carried out independently
or in groups of two, provided the extent of each student's
contribution is clear.
Reference
Morgan, D. Communicating Technology. Sydney, McGraw-Hill, 1981
~ ~ 3 7 0 Aircraft Design
No. of hours per week: three hours for two
semesters
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with
comprehensive understanding of the design principles behind
the design of an aircraft.
Subject description
A selection of two topics taken from the following list will be
offered in any one year. For example: airframe and component
design, aerodynamic and performance design, environmental
comfort, Noise Vibration Harshness (N.H.V.) design.
References
Beranek, L. et al. Noise and Vibration Control. rev. edn, Washington,
D.C., Institute of Noise Control Engineering, 1988
Broch, J.T. Mechanical Vibration and Shock Measurements. 2nd edn
Code of Federal Regulations, Aeronautics and Space 14 CFR 1. 1 U.S.
Govt. Printer
Crane, F. and Charles, I. Selection and Use of Engineering Materials.
London, Butterworths, 1984
Currey, N. Aircraft Landing Gear Design: Principles and Practices,
Washinaton. D.C.. AIAA. 1988
Dole, E.?. ~"ndamentali of Aircraft Material Factors, 2nd edn, Casper,
Wyo., I.A.P., 1989
Fung, Y.C. An Introduction to the Theory of Aeroelasticity, Dover
~ub/ications, New York, Dover 1993
Harris, C.M. Handbook of Noise Control. 2nd edn, New York, McGraw-
Hill, 1979
Hoerner, S. Nuid Dynmaic Drag, Midland Park, N.J. [The Author], 1965
Lan, C.E. Airplane Aerodynamics and Performance, Ottawa, Roskam
Aviation and Engineering, 1981
McCormick, B. Aerodynamics, Aeronautics and Flight Mechanics. New
York. John Wiley and Sons, 1979
Reynolds, D.D. Engineering Principles ofAcoustics. Boston, Allyn and
Bacon, 1981
Roskam, 1. Airplane Design: Part 1. Roskam Aviation, 1985
Roskam, I. Airplane Design: Part 6. Roskam Aviation, 1987
Stinton, D. Design of the Aeroplane. London, Collins, 1985
Thompson, W.T. Theory of Vibration: With Applications. 4th edn,
Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall, 1993
US FAA. Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices. Casper, Wyo.,
I.A.P., 1988
~ ~ 3 8 0 Aircraft Navigation and Control
Systems
No. of hours per week: two hours for two
semesters
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with a
comprehensive understanding of the theory behind the
operation of navigation systems and control systems on
aircraft.
Subject description
Control system theory, block diagrams, transfer functions,
feedback, stability. Application of electronic circuits and
computers in the control of aircraft systems. Navigation
systems, glass cockpits, information transfer, transducer, data
acquisition.