MAE3404 Flight vehicle dynamics
Faculty of Engineering
MAE3404 Flight vehicle dynamics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs (MAE2406, MAE2405, MAE2505 or MEC2401); and (ENG2005; or (MTH2032 and (MTH2021 or MTH2025))) and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before MAE3404
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MAE3404
3 units list MAE3404 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit introduces you to the fundamental aspects in flight dynamics. The requirements and associated equations for static equilibrium and trim are developed. Further, these equations are treated to describe longitudinal static stability and lateral static stability. Performance and flying handling will be introduced. The equations of motion of a rigid vehicle are developed, together with the solution of these and introduction to state space model. The role of small perturbations, aerodynamic force and moment derivatives, aerodynamic control inputs will be established, together with linearised equations. The description of aircraft attitude and Euler angles are presented. The basis and formulations for lateral and longitudinal dynamics and stability will be developed. Control of aircrafts will also be introduced.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Problems and quizzesThreshold hurdle8%
- AssignmentsThreshold hurdle32%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse static and dynamic forces and moments acting on a flight vehicle and apply governing equations in the design of flight vehicles.
- 2
Determine forces, moments, and statistical characteristics, and classify governing longitudinal, lateral and directional static stability of a flight vehicle.
- 3
Analyse longitudinal and lateral dynamics of a vehicle, and compute aircraft's response.
- 4
Determine longitudinal and lateral state models of flight vehicles, and predict the modes and their characteristics.
- 5
Formulate non-linear equations of motion and their linearisation, and analyse response models for flight vehicles.
- 6
Formulate and analyse the flight vehicle's dynamic characteristics and the control requirements for the design, testing and operation of the flight vehicle.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Course content is delivered using online recorded lectures and/or with additional on-campus or online discussion/lecture. Practical classes will be on campus and/or on-line/remotely operated.
Where it fits
MAE3404 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Bijan Shirinzadeh
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Bijan Shirinzadeh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MAE3404?
You need (MAE2406, MAE2405, MAE2505 or MEC2401); and (ENG2005; or (MTH2032 and (MTH2021 or MTH2025))) before you enrol.
What can I take after MAE3404?
MAE3404 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including MAE3408, MAE4410 and MEC4428. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is MAE3404 offered?
In 2023, MAE3404 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is MAE3404?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MAE3404 have an exam?
No. MAE3404 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MAE3404?
MAE3404 is part of Aerospace engineering.