MAE 5060 - [Aerospace Propulsion Systems]

Spring. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: MAE 3050 Introduction to Aeronautics or permission of instructor. Next offered 2014-2015. (Offered alternate years)

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Application of thermodynamic and fluidmechanical principles to design and performance analysis of aerospace propulsion systems. Jet propulsion principles, including gas turbine engines and rockets. Electric propulsion. Future possibilities for improved performance of aerospace propulsion systems.

Outcome 1: Students will understand the generation of propulsive forces acting on flight vehicles.

Outcome 2: Understand the basic thermodynamic and fluid mechanical principles of aerospace propulsion systems.

Outcome 3: Understand the role of parametric analysis of engine cycles.

Outcome 4: Understand the significance of specific impulse for space propulsion systems.

Outcome 5: Understand the fundamental trade-offs required for aerospace propulsion system design.