Introduction to Aerospace

Engineering
AAE – 4303

Mr. Manikandan M
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Aeronautical & Automobile
Engineering
MIT Manipal
Faculty Profile
Name: Manikandan M

Experience: 11 years

Currently pursuing PhD at IIT

Bombay

Area of Specialization: Aircraft

design and optimization
 Lecture No. 01
Course Layout and Brief Introduction
 Modules
Course contain Thirteen modules
 Module No 1
Fundamentals
 Nomenclature of Aircraft Components
 Atmosphere and its properties
 Module No 2
Basics of Fluid Mechanics
 Types of flow
 Bernoulli’s equation + Coanda Effect +
Mach number
 Module No 3
Fluid Mechanics
 Reynolds Number + Boundary Layer
 Laminar & Turbulent flow +
Measurements (Pressure & Velocity)
 Module No 4
Fundamentals of Aeronautics
 Airfoil
 Lift , Drag, and Coefficients
 Module No 5
Fundamentals of Aeronautics
 Critical Mach number + Wave Drag +
Swept Wings
 Finite Wings + Induced Drag
 Module No 6
Elements of Airplane Performance
 Types of Propulsion Systems
 Steady Level Flight + Altitude Effects
 Module No 6
Elements of Airplane Performance
 Types of Propulsion Systems
 Steady Level Flight + Altitude Effects
 Module No 7
Elements of Airplane Performance
 Ceilings + Steady Climbing Flight
 Turn Flight + Maneuver
 Module No 8
Elements of Airplane Performance
 Range and Endurance
 Take-off and Landing
 Module No 9
Elements of Airplane Performance
 Energy Methods
 V-n Diagram
 Module No 10
Principles of Stability and control
 Static Stability ( Longitudinal)
 Control Systems and Neutral Point
 Module No 11
Aircraft Structures
 Aircraft Structures and Materials
 Fuselage and Wing
 Module No 12
Rockets and Helicopters
 Working Principle
 Helicopter: Concept of Hovering
 Recommended Books
 J.D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight
 J.F. Hale, Introduction to Aircraft
Performance, Selection, and Design
 R.H. Barnard and D.R. Philpot, Aircraft
Flight
 Module No 13
Maintenance, Management &
Repair
 Aircraft Management