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Graduate CoursesAOE 5024 VEHICLE STRUCTURES Exact and approximate methods for analysis and design of aerospace and marine structures. Stresses, strains, constitutive equations, boundary value problem, and two dimensional elasticity; torsion; variational methods; virtual work and energy principles; structural mechanics theorems; traditional approximate methods; and laminated plates. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5034 VEHICLE STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS Equations of motion for and dynamically response of continuous and multiple-degree-of-freedom vehicle structures. Review of single-degree-of-freedom free and forced vibrations. Force equilibrium, energy methods, and finite element modeling of restrained and unrestrained dynamical structures. Dynamic response of continuous and multi-degree of freedom systems by modal analysis and by direct integration. Random vibrations. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5024 is a prerequisite. AOE 5044 DYNAMIC STABILITY OF STRUCTURES (CE 5444,ESM 5444) Modern structural stability analysis; static and dynamic instability; conservative and non conservative systems; multiple loads; and Liapunov stability analysis. Applications to columns, rotating shafts, pipes conveying fluid, and airplane panels. This course is normally taught in the fall and spring semesters. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. ESM 4074 or AOE 3034 is a prerequisite. AOE 5054 ELASTIC STABILITY (ESM 5454) (CE 5454) Stability of elastic structural components under conservative loads; precise definition of stability; energy approaches; Rayleigh-Ritz and Galerkin methods; and applications to column, arches, plates, and shells. This course is normally taught in the fall semester. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. ESM 3084 or CE 3404 or AOE 3124 is a prerequisite. AOE 5064 STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION (ESM 5064) Structural optimization via calculus of variations. Application of techniques of mathematical programming to optimize trusses, beams, frames, columns, and other structures. Sensitivity calculations of structural response. Approximation techniques and dual and optimality criteria methods. A background in optimization is necessary. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5074 COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN OF VEHICLE STRUCTURES Methodology of rationally-based,computer-aided optimum structural design. Reliability aspects. Advanced aspects of finite element analysis for large thin wall structures. Modes of failure at member, multi-member and overall level for large thin wall structures. Other limit states. Optimization methods. Principles of computer-aided-design and sample applications. This course is normally taught in the fall semester. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5025 and ESM 5114 are prerequisites. This course is presently taught by:
AOE 5084 SUBMARINE DESIGN Application of fundamental naval architecture and engineering principles to the concept design of modern (nuclear and diesel/Air Independent Propulsion) submarines. Emphasis on operational requirements and arrangements as they impact ship weight balance and stability. Students develop a balanced concept design as a part of the course. AOE 5304 or a Naval Architecture background is a prerequisite. AOE 5104 ADVANCED AERO AND HYDRODYNAMICS Vector analysis concepts; fluid stress and strain, kinematics of fluid flows including vorticity; dynamics of inviscid incompressible flow; and potential flow theory with applications to lifting and non lifting bodies. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. This course is presently taught by:
AOE 5114 HIGH SPEED AERODYNAMICS Aerodynamic phenomena and shock waves. Linearized subsonic and supersonic flow past planar surfaces and bodies of revolution. Theory of transonic aerodynamics including study of mixed flow. Similarity laws. Mathematical representation of inviscid compressible flows in equilibrium. Potential function, stream function, rotationality and geometric considerations. Method of characteristics applied to hyperbolic flow fields. Discussion of techniques for solution of elliptic flow fields. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 3114 is a prerequisite. AOE 5135 VEHICLE PROPULSION (ME 5135) Aerothermodynamics of gas turbines and rockets: cycle analysis of turbojets, turbofans, prop fans, and turbo props. Analysis of ramjets and scramjets. Performance of inlets, combustors,, and nozzles. Elementary theory of turbomachinery. Liquid and solid propellant chemical rockets. Electrostatic, Electromagnetic, and electrothermal propulsion. Integrated rocket-ramjet. Fuels and propulsion systems for future transportation systems. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 3114, ME 3134 are the prerequisites. AOE 5136 VEHICLE PROPULSION (ME 5136) Aerothermodynamics of gas turbines and rockets: cycle analysis of turbojets, turbofans, prop fans, and turbo props. Analysis of ramjets and scramjets. Performance of inlets, combustors,, and nozzles. Elementary theory of turbomachinery. Liquid and solid propellant chemical rockets. Electrostatic, Electromagnetic, and electrothermal propulsion. Integrated rocket-ramjet. Fuels and propulsion systems for future transportation systems. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 3114 is a prerequisite. AOE 5144 BOUNDARY LAYER THEORY AND HEAT TRANSFER Conservation equations and constitutive relations, exact Navier Stokes solution; boundary layer approximation and special solutions; approximate methods; compressibility and heat and mass transfer effects; and numerical methods and simple turbulence models. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5104 is a prerequisite. AOE 5214 AIRCRAFT DYNAMICS AND CONTROL General equations of aero/hydrodynamic vehicular motion including the affects of flexibility and changing mass. Consideration of buoyant, aerodynamic, gravitational and thrust forces, jet damping, thrust offset, and rotating machinery contributions. Reduction of equations to linearized form, aero/hydrodynamic stability derivatives. Stability and response characteristics. Application of classical control theory to aircraft control. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 3134 is a prerequisite. This course is presently taught by:
AOE 5224 LINEAR OPTIMAL CONTROL SYSTEMS State variable and transfer function description of linear systems relation of canonical matrices to state models; transition matrices; controllability,observability, stability, Lunberger observers, optimal linear feedback control laws, kalman filtering, optimal solutions to deterministis and stochastic linear quadratic gaussian regulators. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. MATH 4531 is a prerequisite. AOE 5234 ORBITAL MECHANICS Lagrange's equations of motion, two-body problem, conic sections, Kepler's laws, orbit determination. Multi-body problems and integrals of motion. Fundamentals of perturbation theory, variation of parameters, and lagrange's planetary equations. Regularization and alternative formulations of equations of motion. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 4134 is a prerequisite. AOE 5244 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES Ordinary minimum problems with constraints. The classical multiplier method, descent methods, and quasi-Newton's methods. Optimal control and the maximum principle. Second order necessary conditions. Singular control. Continuous gradient methods, conjugate gradients. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 3134 and MATH 4564 are prerequisites. AOE 5304 ADVANCED NAVAL ARCHITECTURE Engineering analysis methods for evaluating the hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and structural characteristics of surface ships and submarines. Methods employed in ship design include analytical, statistical and experimental approaches. Both hull and propulsor analysis techniques are covered. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 4754 is a prerequisite. AOE 5305 MARINE ENGINEERING In depth analysis and design of major ship propulsion system and machinery components. 5305: Propellers, Shafting, and Gearing. Introduction to boilers, steam, and gas turbines, nuclear power plants and Diesels. 5306: Advanced study of Diesels and gas turbines. Internal combustion engines. Shipboard HV AC, pump and motor systems. Cost estimation. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. ME 3134 is a prerequisite. AOE 5306 MARINE ENGINEERING In depth analysis and design of major ship propulsion system and machinery components. 5305: Propellers, Shafting, and Gearing. Introduction to boilers, steam, and gas turbines, nuclear power plants and Diesels. 5306: Advanced study of Diesels and gas turbines. Internal combustion engines. Shipboard HV AC, pump and motor systems. Cost estimation. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. ME 3134 is a prerequisite. AOE 5314 NAVAL SHIP SYSTEM DESIGN Overview of the ship design process, and insight into the major factors which influence the technical trade-offs governing the synthesis of ship design. The course is primarily directed at systems engineers, equipment engineers(hull, machinery and combat systems), and technical managers who interphase with the ship design community. The course is also of value to practicing naval architects who desire a broad perspective into the ship integration process (NAVSEA site only). This course is normally taught in the fall and spring semesters. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. An Undergraduate engineering degree is a prerequisite. AOE 5334 ADVANCED SHIP DYNAMICS Derivation of the equations of motion of the ship; waves and wave forces on the structures, description of wave statistics and spectral representation in a siven sea state; ship response in regular waves; ship response in random waves. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 3234 and MATH 4564 are prerequisites. AOE 5344 NONLINEAR CONTROL OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Methods of nonlinear control, emphasizing techniques applicable to mechanical systems. Nonlinear system theory and stability analysis. Nonlinear controllability and observability. Input-output properties. Passive and dissipative systems and stability of interconnected systems. Common nonlinear control design techniques: feedback linearization; sliding mode control; adaptive control. Techniques for mechanical systems: potential shaping; kinetic shaping. Emphasis on applications to vehicle control. Pre 4004. (3H,3C). AOE 5374 RATIONALLY-BASED DESIGN OF OCEAN STRUCTURES Methodology of rationally-based optimum structural design of ships based on explicit calculation of failure loads. Torsion of thin-wall sections. Ultimate limit states of stiffened cylinders. Structural optimization of stiffened panels. Computer programs for ultimate strength analysis and structural design of ships, submarines and offshore platforms. Sample applications. Pre: 5074. (3H,3C) This course is presently taught by:
AOE 5454 ADVANCED AEROSPACE AND OCEAN ENGINEERING INSTRUMENTATION An advanced treatment of the principles of measurement systems; standards, accuracy, uncertainty and statistical concepts, and signal processing. Detectors, transducers, and instruments for aerospace and ocean engineering. Hot-wire and laser anemometry. Signal conditioning systems and readout devices, digital data acquisition principles. Electronics and electrical test instruments. Case studies of practical instrumentation systems. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 3014 and AOE 3034 are prerequisites. This course is presently taught by:
AOE 5894 FINAL EXAMINATION PASS/FAIL ONLY. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5904 PROJECT AND REPORT Variable credit course. AOE 5944 SEMINAR Discussion of current research topics in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering by local and visiting scholars. This course cannot be used to fulfill the minimum requirements of 30 hours toward the Master's Degree or 90 hours toward the Ph.D. Degree in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering. May be repeated. Pass/Fail only. (1H,1C). AOE 5974 INDEPENDENT STUDY PASS/FAIL ONLY. Variable credit course. AOE 5984 SPECIAL STUDY Variable credit course. AOE 5994 RESEARCH AND THESIS Variable credit course. AOE 6024 AEROELASTICITY Discussion of aeroelastic phenomena including flutter, divergence, control surface effectiveness, and lift redistribution; and introduction to traditional and modern methods of analysis and remedies for aeroelastic problems of flight vehicles. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5104,5034,5214 are prerequisites. AOE 6114 TRANSONIC AERODYNAMICS Basic features of transonic flows, similarity methods, and hodograph methods. Major emphasis on finite difference procedures including type dependent relaxation procedures for potential flows and time asymptotic Euler solutions. Grid generation methods, inverse design procedures, unsteady flows,, wind tunnel/ wall interference, and shock wave/boundary layer interactions. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 3114, AOE 4404, and AOE 5144 are prerequisites. AOE 6124 HYPERSONIC AERODYNAMICS Theory of inviscid hypersonic flows; blunt body and Newtonian aerodynamics; nonlinear small disturbance theory; and approximate methods and comparisons with experiment. Viscous hypersonic flow theory; skin friction and heat transfer on blunt and slender bodies; and vorticity, entropy layer, and viscous-inviscid inter-action effects. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5114 is a prerequisite. AOE 6145 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS Computational methods for incompressible, compressible, and viscous fluid flows. Theoretical and numerical developments for wave equation, heat equation, Poisson's equation, and Burgers equation. Application to inviscid subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flows, viscous boundary layer, Napier-Stokes, thin layer equations, and grid generation techniques. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 3114, AOE 4404, and AOE 5144 are prerequisites. AOE 6146 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS Computational methods for incompressible, compressible, and viscous fluid flows. Theoretical and numerical developments for wave equation, heat equation, Poisson's equation, and Burgers equation. Application to inviscid subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flows, viscous boundary layer, Napier-Stokes, thin layer equations, and grid generation techniques. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 3114, AOE 4404, and AOE 5144 are prerequisites. AOE 6154 TURBULENT SHEAR FLOW Advanced treatment of physical phenomena of turbulent boundary layer, jets, wakes, and duct flows; coherent structures; entrainment, bursting, vortex dynamics; and unsteady, wall, and free-stream turbulence effects. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5144 is a prerequisite. AOE 6164 UNSTEADY FLUID DYNAMICS Analytical and mathematical methods for two- and three-dimensional unsteady incompressible and compressible potential flows about wings, bodies, and hydrofoils. Nonlinear aspects of transonic flow. Effects of cavitation. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5104 is a prerequisite. AOE 6214 TOPICS IN MECHANICS AND CONTROL OF FLIGHT Special topics in important areas related to the mechanics and control of flight. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5214 is a prerequisite. AOE 6234 SPACEFLIGHT DYNAMICS Orbital operations including transfer, intercept and rendezvous, Kepler, and Lambert(Gauss) problems, and numerical considerations. Attitude dynamics, motion about the center of mass, gravity gradient, and stability. Methods of attitude control both active and passive. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 4134 and AOE 5234 are prerequisites. AOE 6244 ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES Neighboring optimal concept and guidance applications. Singular perturbation techniques in optimal control. Applications to atmospheric flight; energy modeling, elements in game theory. Pursuit/evasion games with air combat applications. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5244 is a prerequisite. AOE 6254 INTELLIGENT CONTROL Intelligent control design of nonlinear systems, autonomous vehicles, including unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, and spacecraft. Review of methods for stability analysis and robust control. Adaptive control design methodologies. Robustness of adaptive systems. Vision based sensors. Multivariable adaptive control. Output feedback methods. AOE 6314 DYNAMICS OF THE OCEAN Large scale oceanic motions. Geostrophic and Ekman flows. Ocean circulation theories of Munk, Sverdrup, and Stommel. Numerical models. Linear and nonlinear surface waves, wave generation by wind, internal waves, and tides. It involves three hours of classes per week and is worth three semester credits. AOE 5104 is a prerequisite. AOE 6984 SPECIAL STUDY Variable credit course. AOE 7994 RESEARCH AND DISSERTATION Variable credit course. |
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