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