History of aviation – standard atmosphere – aerodynamic forces – lift generation – airfoils and wings –drag polar – concept of static stability – anatomy of an aircraft – mechanism of thrust production –propellers – jet engines and their operation – helicopters – aircraft performance – simple manoeuvres –aerospace materials and structural elements–aircraft instruments.

Elements of rocket propulsion–launch vehicle dynamics–basic orbital mechanics–satellite applications and orbits– future challenges in aerospace engineering.

Same as Reference

1. Anderson, D. F. and Eberhardt, S., Understanding Flight, 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill (2009).

2. Anderson, J. D., Introduction to Flight, 7th ed., McGraw-Hill (2011).

3. Szebehely, V. G. and Mark, H., Adventures in Celestial Mechanics, 2nd ed., Wiley (1998).

4. Turner, M. J. L., Rocket and Spacecraft Propulsion: Principles, Practice and New Developments, 3rd ed., Springer (2009).

Course Outcomes (COs):

CO1: Understanding the fundamental ideas of aerospace engineering.

CO2: Identify the various types of aircraft and engines, including their components and purposes.

CO3: Understanding fundamental aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and propulsion concepts.

CO4: Understand and use the International Standard Atmosphere.

CO5: Evaluate the forces and moments.

CO6: Relationships between different disciplines.