Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing

AE5122 Module Guide 2015/16

AE5122 Aerospace Engineering (Block 1)

Staff Name Room Extension Contact Email/Office hours

Module Dr Sing Lo (SL) RVMB218 64711 s.lo@kingston.ac.uk

leader

Other Dr Anil Padhra (AP) RVMB201 64855 a.padhra@kingston.ac.uk

staff: Mr. Clifford Searle (CS)

Timetables
Teaching schedule You will be able to access your timetable for the 2014/15 academic year
via the University mobile app or via OSIS (the Online Student
Information System).
More information on all aspects of timetabling can be found on the
MyTimetable pages on MyKingston
Day Time Class type Room Teaching week nos.
Monday 1100-1300 Lecture RVHW105 TCYR 1-12

Thursday 1400-1600 Lecture RVHW203 TCYR 1-12

Tuesday 0900-1100 Practical Wind tunnel lab See OSIS for dates of your
Session RVMB049 practical classes
Practical rota is also available
on Study-Space

In-course Type Weight Set date Due Initial Mark/work

Marker
assessment date Feedback return date
Assignment 1 12% 02/10/15 Two SL Three weeks
Wind tunnel weeks after
lab report after lab submission

Assignment 2
Drag 13% 13/11/15 11/12/15 AP 08/01/16 08/01/16
Estimation

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MODULE SUMMARY

Please check the Module Descriptor appendix for details of aims, learning outcomes,
curriculum, Learning and Teaching strategy and Assessment strategy.

LECTURE PROGRAMME

Lecture TW Subject Lecturer

Sep
2015
1 1 Introduction to Propulsion AP

2 1 SL
The Atmosphere, ISA table, aerofoils, aerodynamic
forces
3 2 Fundamentals of Jet Engines and Thrust AP

4 2 Steady Level Flight, Lift and drag coefficients, stall SL

5 3 Propeller Theory and Efficiency AP

6 3 Low speed aerodynamics, measurement of static and SL

dynamic pressure, Bernoulli’s equation

7 4 Components of Drag AP

8 4 Applications of Bernoulli’s equation. Conservation of SL

Mass and Continuity equation.

9 5 Drag Estimation AP

10 5 Applications of Bernoulli’s and Continuity equations. SL

11 7 Drag Estimation Tutorial AP

12 7 Wind Tunnel Testing SL

13 8 Take-off Performance AP

14 8 Satellites, circular orbits SL

15 9 Take-off Performance AP

16 9 Elliptical orbits SL

17 10 Take-off Performance Tutorial AP

18 10 Rocket propulsion SL

19 11 Climb Performance and Range AP

20 11 TBA SL

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 21 12 Climb Performance and Range Tutorial AP

22 11 TBA SL

PRACTICAL PROGRAMME

Session TCYR Subject Staff

1 3-10 .Wind tunnel experiment –Lift, drag and moment CS
measurements of an aerofoil RV049
(2 Hrs.)

TUTORIAL PROGRAMME

Tutorial TCYR Subject Teacher

13-10 Tutorial SL/AP
s are
embed
ded in
the
lectures
.

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 Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing

AE5122 Module Guide 2015/16

AE5122 Aerospace Engineering (Block 2)

Staff Name Room Extension Contact: Email/Office hours
Module Dr Sing Lo (SLo) RVMB218 64711 s.lo@kingston.ac.uk
leader

Other Dr Anil Padhra (AP) RVMB201 64855 a.padhra@kingston.ac.uk

staff: Mr. Clifford Searle (CS)

Teaching schedule You should check your personal module timetable on OSIS or any other site
mentioned below (StudySpace, notice board)

Day Time Class type Room Teaching week nos.

Monday 1100-1300 Lecture RVHW105 TCYR 13-24

Tuesday 1600-1800 Lecture. RVHW201 TCYR 13-24

Thursday 1400-1600 Practical Wind tunnel See OSIS for dates of your
Session Lab 049 practical classes
Practical rota is also available
on Study-Space

Marker
In-course Type Weight Set date Due date Initial Mark/work
assessment Feedback return
date
Assignment 1 13% 19/02/16 18/03/16 AP 10/04/16 10/04/16
Performance

Assignment 2
Wind tunnel
group lab 12% 4/02/16 Two SL Three weeks
report draft weeks after
after lab submission

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MODULE SUMMARY

Please look at the Module Descriptor appendix for details of aims, learning outcomes,
curriculum, Learning and Teaching strategy and Assessment strategy.

LECTURE PROGRAMME
Lecture TW Subject Lecturer
Jan
2015
1 1 Cruise Performance AP

2 1 Boundary layers and high lift devices SL

3 2 Cruise Performance AP

4 2 Introduction to high speed aerodynamics SL

5 3 Descent and Landing Performance AP

6 3 Shock waves, Mach waves SL

7 4 Descent and Landing Performance Tutorial AP

8 4 Normal shock wave, oblique shock wave SL

9 5 Turn Performance AP

10 5 Expansion fans, Nozzle flows SL

11 7 Turn Performance Tutorial AP

12 7 Nozzle flow, Isentropic low properties SL

13 8 Stability and Control AP

14 8 Helicopter flight SL

15 9 Stability and Control AP

16 9 Helicopter aerodynamics SL

17 10 Stability and Control AP

18 10 Helicopter aerodynamics SL

19 11 Revision AP

20 11 Revision SL

21 12 Revision AP

22 12 Revision SL

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PRACTICAL PROGRAMME

Session TCYR Subject Staff

1 Wind tunnel experiment-pressure distributions over an CS
aerofoil Rv049
(2 Hrs.)

TUTORIAL PROGRAMME

Tutorial TCYR Subject Teacher

11 Tutorial SL/AP
s are
embed
ded
into the
lectures
.

READING LIST

Please check the Module Descriptor appendix for details of Core texts and recommended
reading.

ASSESSMENT

Submission of coursework

Formative assessment includes in-class short test and draft lab report.
Students are required to submit one paper copy to the student office. At the same day,
students also need to submit an electronic copy via TURNITIN/Study Space, which will be
activated and have the titles of Block1/Block2-Group/(Individual)-Assignment Report 2013-14
respectively.

Students should follow the instructions for assignment submission deadline given in the
assignment briefs.

According to the faculty policy for the late submission of coursework, any work submitted up
to a week late will be capped at 40%, anything submitted late more than one week will
receive a zero mark.

If you are ill or have problems affecting your studies, the University Mitigating
Circumstances policy may apply. You will need to complete a form and attach suitable
independent documentation. Remember if you submit a piece of work or attend an
examination, you have judged yourself fit to undertake the assessment and cannot claim
mitigating circumstances retrospectively.

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Further guidance on mitigating circumstances is available on the My Kingston site:
My Kingston > My Faculty > Science, Engineering and Computing > SEC Student Support

https://mykingston.kingston.ac.uk/myfaculty/sec/secstudentsupport/Pages/default.aspx

FEEDBACK ON ASSESSMENT

Assignments: Feedback comments will be written on the cover sheet of your assignment
report.

Format of Examination Paper

The format of the end-of-module examination paper will be as follows.

There will be TWO sections:
 Section A will consist of 10 SHORT questions. ALL questions must be
answered from this section (60 marks in total).
 Section B will consist of FOUR LONG questions. TWO questions must be
answered from this section (40 marks in total).

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APPENDIX
MODULE CODE: AE5122 LEVEL: 5 CREDITS:30

TITLE: Aerospace Engineering

PRE-REQUISITES: None

CO-REQUISITES: None

MODULE SUMMARY (INDICATIVE)

This module covers aerodynamics, flight performance, propulsion, stability and control
of aircraft, rocket propulsion and orbit mechanics of satellites. It considers both low
speed and high speed aerodynamics of aircraft. It starts with low- speed
aerodynamics, discussing the fundamental principles of fluid flows and aerofoil
properties. Then it introduces the concept of boundary layer flows and high-speed
compressible flows. The module also covers the basics of helicopter aerodynamics.
The aircraft performance part discusses take-off, landing, climb, turn, cruise and drag
estimations.The lectures are supported by wind tunnel laboratory and flight simulator
exercises. The module is primarily delivered through lectures, supported by tutorials
with additional support material available on Blackboard.

AIMS
 To understand the application of aerospace engineering principles to aircraft
aerodynamics,stability and control, performance and propulsion.
 To introduce the space environment, satellite orbit theory and the basic theory
of rocket propulsion.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: on successful completion of the module, students will

be able to:
 Apply fundamental principles of fluid flow to solve simple problems.
 Describe the characteristics of aerofoils and boundary layer flow over a wing.
 Apply the flight mechanic and aerodynamic principles to calculate aircraft
performance.
 Apply the basic principles of satellite orbits and rocket propulsion.
 Describe the stability and control of aircraft.
 Apply the basic theory of aircraft propulsion.
 Analyse experimental results and write laboratory reports.

CURRICULUM CONTENT (INDICATIVE)

 Standard atmosphere, properties of fluid and patterns of airflow.
 Aerodynamic properties of aerofoils.
 Helicopter flight mechanics and aerodynamics.
 Spacecraft system and orbital mechanics.

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  Static and dynamic stability of aircraft.
 Basic low-speed aerodynamics, Bernoulli’s and continuity equations,
 Take-off, landing, turning, climb and cruise performance.
 Drag estimation techniques.
 Aircraft propulsion.
 Laminar and turbulent boundary layers, control methods.
 Liquid and solid rockets, multi-stage rocket propulsion principles.
 Introduction to compressible aerodynamics, nozzle flows.

TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGY (INDICATIVE)

The learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of: formal lectures,
tutorials, laboratory exercises, and independent study. 300 hours of learning time is
allocated to this module of which up to 110 hours formal contact time will be available
typically split as follows:
Formal lectures 88 hours
Tutorials/laboratory 22 hours

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY (INDICATIVE)

Note: the link between assessment strategies and learning outcomes can be
presented in a table format (see below) or as a short paragraph/set of bullet points

LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

On completion of the module, students
will be able to:
1) Apply fundamental principles of fluid Final exam
flow to solve simple problems.

2) Describe the characteristics of Coursework 1

aerofoils and boundary layer flow over
a wing.

3) Apply the flight mechanic and Final exam and coursework 2

aerodynamic principles to calculate
aircraft performance.

4) Describe the stability and control of Coursework 2

aircraft.

5) Apply the basic theory of aircraft Final exam

propulsion.

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6) Analyse experimental results and Coursework 1
write laboratory reports.

MAJOR CATEGORIES OF ASSESSMENT

Coursework 50%
Exam 50%

In-course assignments:

Two assignments will be set:

Coursework 1 (25%)
Coursework 2 (25%)

ACHIEVING A PASS

It IS NOT a requirement that any major assessment category is passed

separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module

BIBLIOGRAPHY (INDICATIVE):

Core Text(s):
 Aircraft Flight by RH Barnard & D R Philpott Longman ISBN0582003385
 Mechanics of Flight by AC. Kermode ISBN 0582237483
 Introduction to Flight by F Anderson McGraw-Hill ISBN 007109282X
 Understanding Space: An Introduction to Astronautics Jerry Jon Sellers
Mcgraw–Hill, ISBN 0070570272
 Understanding Flight Anderson & Eberhardt.

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