Air Vehicle Design
AOE 4065 & 4066: Air Vehicle Design (Two-course sequence taught in fall & spring semester)
Catalog Description: Fundamental principles of innovative air vehicle design. Qualitative and quantitative decision-making tools. Multidisciplinary design teams with emphasis on ethics and professionalism. Project risks and mitigation plans. Oral presentations for design reviews. Written engineering design report. 4065: Proven conceptual design process. Tradeoff studies. Air vehicle weight estimation. Air vehicle concepts feasibility assessment; 4066: Preliminary design tools and processes. Efficient and light-weight air vehicles. Air vehicle design validation.
Course Overview (Use the following hyperlink)
Course Modules (Use hyperlinks below) See slide 43 of the Overview module for context
I. Foundational Elements
F1. Design: An Engineering Discipline
F2. Systems and Systems Thinking
F3. Basics of Systems Engineering
F4. Decision Making with Ethics & Integrity
II. Air Vehicle Design Fundamentals
A4. Initial Sizing: Takeoff Weight Estimation
A5. Initial Sizing: Wing Loading and Thrust Loading Estimation
A6. Cost Considerations
A7. Concept to Configuration: Key Considerations
A7a. Conceptual Sketch_3D-Layout_Dwgs
A8. Trade Studies
A9. Use of Software Tools
A10. Preliminary Design: Baesline Design Refinement & Validation
III. Project Management Topics
P1. Basics of Project Management & Project Planning
P3. Roles & Responsibilities of Team Members
P4. Project Execution: Teamwork for Success
P5. Project Risk Management
P6. Project Deliverables and Evaluation
P7. Tips for Effective Oral Presentations & Written Reports