- Docente: Fabrizio Giulietti
- Credits: 6
- SSD: ING-IND/03
- Language: English
- Moduli: Emanuele Luigi De Angelis (Modulo 1) Fabrizio Giulietti (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Forli
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Aerospace Engineering (cod. 5723)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Aerospace Engineering (cod. 5723)
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from Feb 17, 2025 to May 26, 2025
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from Mar 20, 2025 to Jun 05, 2025
Learning outcomes
Starting from the decoupled and linearized equations of motion, fundamentals of aircraft feedback control are addressed. Design tools for aircraft stability augmentation systems and autopilots are developed.
Course contents
The first part of the course will deal with the hovering helicopter, Factors affecting hover, The vertical flight, Momentum theory of forward flight, The blade element method in forward flight, Performance estimates and Performance characteristics.
The second part of the module will focus on maneuvering flight, Rotor flapping characteristics, Trim and static stability, Main rotor design considerations, Airfoils for rotor blades, Anti-torque systems, Empennages and wings, Preliminary design, Other configurations, Helicopter noise, Helicopter vibration, Helicopter accidents.
Readings/Bibliography
Class Notes
JH Leishman, Principles of Helicopter Aerodynamics
GH Padfield, HELICOPTER FLIGHT DYNAMICS, 2ND EDITION
Teaching methods
Class Lectures
Hand calculation exercises
Computer simulations
Assessment methods
Written, oral and practical exam
Office hours
See the website of Fabrizio Giulietti
See the website of Emanuele Luigi De Angelis