Description
Rotorcraft history and fundamentals. Momentum theory: hover, axial climb and descent, autorotation, forward flight, momentum theory for coaxial and tandem rotors. Blade element analysis. Rotor airfoil aerodynamics. Rotor blade dynamics and trim. Helicopter performance, height-velocity curves, conceptual design. High-speed rotorcraft.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3004 , ( MAAE 3300 or MECH 3310 ) and MATH 3705 .
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3004 , ( MAAE 3300 or MECH 3310 ) and MATH 3705 .
- Lectures three hours per week.
Reference text in its original language
Rotorcraft history and fundamentals. Momentum theory: hover, axial climb and descent, autorotation, forward flight, momentum theory for coaxial and tandem rotors. Blade element analysis. Rotor airfoil aerodynamics. Rotor blade dynamics and trim. Helicopter performance, height-velocity curves, conceptual design. High-speed rotorcraft.
- Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3004 , ( MAAE 3300 or MECH 3310 ) and MATH 3705 .
- Lectures three hours per week.
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