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Aerospace Dynamics and Control (MCEN90045)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject introduces performance, stability and control of a range of aerospace vehicles. It will cover the modelling of aerospace physical systems as ordinary differential equations, and then introduce mathematical techniques to analyse and control their behaviour.


The topics covered in this subject include:

• The fundamentals of flight dynamics for flight vehicles in the atmosphere. This will describe the flight dynamic models and stability of flight vehicles.
• The fundamentals of spacecraft dynamics for six degree of freedom space vehicles. This will describe basic orbital mechanics and the translation and rotation of rigid bodies.
• Other key topics that will be considered are control and estimation methods to stabilize flight and orbital vehicles, an introduction to inertial navigation systems and vertical take-off and landing aircraft models.

MATLAB will be used throughout the course to complement the presented concepts.

Intended learning outcomes

Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:

  • Apply fundamental mathematical tools to model, analyse and design aerospace dynamic systems
  • Recognise the broad applicability of the mathematics of systems theory, particularly within aerospace engineering
  • Demonstrate the ability to control continuous-time aerospace systems
  • Simulate and design the behaviour of aerospace systems using MATLAB

Generic skills

  • The ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals.
  • The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution.
  • The ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance.
  • Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ELEN90055 Control Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90038 Dynamics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Three assignments worth 10% each, not exceeding 40 pages in total (approximately 30-35 hours of work)

  • 40 pages
From Week 3 to Week 1230%

One mid semester test

  • 1 hours
Week 610%

One written examination

  • 3 hours
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the exam to pass the subject.		End of semester60%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorAirlie Chapman
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours - 3 x 1 hr lectures in week 1 to week 8, one 2 hr tutorial per week.
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Airlie Chapman

    airlie.chapman@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

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  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 31 January 2024