School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Advanced Aerodynamics
  • Unit Code

    SCA2212
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Borislav KULIC

Description

This unit explores aspects of high speed flight and multi-engine operations. It examines the characteristics of the airflow and aerofoils used for subsonic, transonic, and supersonic aircraft. Similarly, the effects of high speed and high altitude on the aerodynamic performance and handling of aircraft are investigated. Additionally, an operational and layout study of the flight controls designed for high speed flight and how they operate in both the high and low speed regime is discussed.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed SCA1125

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Define the terminology associated with aircraft speed.
  2. Analyse the aerodynamics of multi-engine operations.
  3. Explain the formation of shock waves and their effect on high performance aircraft.
  4. Appraise the effect of high speed and high altitude on aircraft flight characteristics.
  5. Describe the characteristics of advanced flight controls.
  6. Explain the performance limitations of large transport aircraft.

Unit Content

  1. Aerodynamics and related characteristics of the atmosphere.
  2. Forces in flight, lift and drag peculiarities, types of air speeds.
  3. Specifics of transonic aerodynamics, supersonic flight.
  4. Aircraft design for high speed, aerodynamic performance at high speeds/altitudes.
  5. Cruise performance at high levels, aircraft structural and performance limitations.
  6. Asymmetric thrust operations, balance of forces with one engine inoperative.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentCase studies and practical exercises20%
TestMid-semester test20%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination60%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Advanced Aerodynamics
  • Unit Code

    SCA2212
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Borislav KULIC

Description

This unit explores aspects of high speed flight and multi-engine operations. It examines the characteristics of the airflow and aerofoils used for subsonic, transonic, and supersonic aircraft. Similarly, the effects of high speed and high altitude on the aerodynamic performance and handling of aircraft are investigated. Additionally, an operational and layout study of the flight controls designed for high speed flight and how they operate in both the high and low speed regime is discussed.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed SCA1125

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Define the terminology associated with aircraft speed.
  2. Analyse the aerodynamics of multi-engine operations.
  3. Explain the formation of shock waves and their effect on high performance aircraft.
  4. Appraise the effect of high speed and high altitude on aircraft flight characteristics.
  5. Describe the characteristics of advanced flight controls.
  6. Explain the performance limitations of large transport aircraft.

Unit Content

  1. Aerodynamics and related characteristics of the atmosphere.
  2. Forces in flight, lift and drag peculiarities, types of air speeds.
  3. Specifics of transonic aerodynamics, supersonic flight.
  4. Aircraft design for high speed, aerodynamic performance at high speeds/altitudes.
  5. Cruise performance at high levels, aircraft structural and performance limitations.
  6. Asymmetric thrust operations, balance of forces with one engine inoperative.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentCase studies and practical exercises20%
TestMid-semester test20%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination60%

Core Reading(s)

  • Centre., A. T. (2009). Aerodynamics for the CASA PPL/CPL day VFR syllabus. Cheltenham, Vic: Aviation Theory Centre.
  • (2010). Aerodynamics, engines & airframe systems for the air transport pilot (3rd ed.). Darra, Qld: Aviation Theory Centre.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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