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Elements of Aeronautics

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  • Course Code: 26GPA123

Elements of Aeronautics

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This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of aerospace engineering. It covers the history, classification, and applications of aircraft and spacecraft, including key components such as wings, fuselage, engines, and nozzles. The course also explores modern aerospace systems, propulsion methods, and basic design considerations. Through lectures, case studies, and practical sessions, students will gain a foundational understanding of aerospace engineering and its interdisciplinary nature.

  • To introduce students to the broad field of aerospace engineering and its sub-disciplines.
  • To familiarize students with the basic components, systems, and classifications of aircraft and spacecraft.
  • To develop an understanding of aerospace configurations and specifications
  • To encourage analytical thinking through case studies and hands-on simulations.

  • CO1 - Explain the differences between aeronautical, aerospace, astronautical, and space engineering, and classify various types of aircraft and spacecraft.
  • CO2 - Identify and describe the function of major aircraft components such as wings, fuselage, engines, and nozzles.
  • CO3 - Analyze basic propulsion systems and nozzle designs used in aircraft and rockets

Day Topic Sub-Topic No. Sub-Topic Title Detailed Contents
Day 1 Introduction to Aerospace 1.1 Aerospace Engineering Covering the difference between aeronautical/aerospace/astronautical/space engineering
1.2 Aircrafts Introduction to fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft
1.3 Classification Classification based on propulsion, wing configuration, and mission
1.4 Applications Civil, military, and research applications of aerospace technology
1.5 Modern Day Aircrafts Overview of contemporary aircraft designs and technologies
Day 2 Introduction to Spacecrafts 2.1 Spacecrafts Types of spacecraft: satellites, probes, space stations
2.2 Rockets Principles of rocket propulsion and stages
2.3 Missiles Guided missiles: types and guidance systems
Day 3 Aircraft Parts 3.1 Wings Aerofoil design, lift generation, wing configurations
3.2 Fuselage Structure, materials, and design considerations
Day 4 Aircraft Engines 4.1 Types of Engines Piston, turboprop, turbojet, turbofan, and scramjet engines
Day 5 Nozzles 5.1 Types of Nozzles Convergent, divergent, and convergent-divergent nozzles
5.2 Aircraft Nozzle Nozzle design for jet engines
5.3 Rocket Nozzle Nozzle design for rocket propulsion systems
Day 6 Practical session on aircraft/spacecraft modeling or simulation tools

  • Book 1: "Introduction to Flight" by John D. Anderson Jr
  • Book 2: "Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students" by T.H.G. Megson
  • Book 3: "Rocket Propulsion Elements" by George P. Sutton and Oscar Biblarz

Know your Mentor Contact Number Email Id Teaching Experience (in Yrs.)
Mr.Ajin Branesh 7548898308 Ajin.e8705@cumail.in 10 Years

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