COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Degrees Offered:B.S., M.S.
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Chair:Wang, Yi-ren
The Department
The Department of Aerospace Engineering was founded in 1972, the first of its kind among Taiwan universities (http://www.aero.tku.edu.tw). The Department prepares students at the bachelor and master's level, with primary emphasis on flight vehicles. There are at present 22 faculty and staffs, 500 undergraduate students and 40 graduate students in the Department. Today, there are more than 1,500 alumni, who are now working in a variety of fields.
The first year focuses on course work on mathematics, physics, humanities and social science. The second, third and fourth years emphasize aerospace disciplines and related engineering sciences. Also, the juniors need to obtain working experiences in related aerospace companies during the summer session. A minimum of 143 credit hours is required for the bachelor's degree.
There are several areas of specialty available: Theoretical Aerodynamics, Computational
Fluid Dynamics, Helicopter Aerodynamics, Combustion Stability, Composites, Optimal Theory,
Aeroelasticity, Flight Simulation, Air Traffic Control, Aviation Safety, Trajectory Optimization and
Optimal Control of Space Vehicles, and so on. A minimum of 29 credit hours and a thesis are required
for the master's degree.
Faculty
Professors
Chen, Ching-hsiang ; Chen, Tzeng-yuan ; Feng, Chao-kang ; Ing, Yi-shyong
Associate Professors
Chang, Yeong-kang ; Chen, Pu-woei ; Lee, Shi-min ; Ma, Der-ming ; Tang, Jing-min ; Tyan, Feng ; Wan, Tung ; Wang, Yi-ren
Assistant Professors
Hsiao, Fu-yuen ; Shiau, Jaw-kuen
Degree Requirements
- Requirements for a degree of B.S. in Aerospace Engineering: Successful completion of 143 credits of courses, including 111 credits of required courses and 20 credits of elective aerospace courses.
- Requirements for a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering: Successful completion of 29 credits of courses, including 3 credits of required courses and 2 credits of Seminar. Students are also required to submit a written master's thesis completed under the supervision of a faculty member, and pass an Oral Examination. Required courses: Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Seminar I, Seminar II.
Course Descriptions
Undergraduate Courses
0031 Engineering Graphics (1) The goal of this course is to study the language of engineering graphics so that the student can write it clearly for those familiar with it and read it readily when written by another. Therefore, the student must know the basic theory and be familiar with its accepted conventions and abbreviations.
E0034 Engineering Mathematics I (3) To develop techniques for solving linear, nonlinear first and second order ordinary differential equations along with engineering applications, including: undermined coefficient method, variation of parameters, power series solutions, Laplace transform method and phase plane analysis etc.
E0034 Engineering Mathematics II (3) This course covers advanced topics in Linear Algebra including matrix, eigenvalue problems and vector operations, Laplace transforms; Fourier series, Fourier integrals and transforms for various engineering applications.
E0156 Finite Element Method (2) This course presents a clear, easy-to-understand explanation of finite element fundamentals and enables audiences to use the method in research and in solving practical, real-life problems. It develops the basic finite element method mathematical formulation, beginning with physical considerations, proceeding to the well-established variation approach, and placing a strong emphasis on the versatile method of weighted residuals, which has shown itself to be important in nonstructural applications. This course also demonstrates the tremendous power of the finite element method to solve problems that classical methods cannot handle, including elasticity problems, general field problems, heat transfer problems, and fluid mechanics problems. They supply practical information on boundary conditions and mesh generation, they offer a fresh perspective on finite element analysis with an overview of the current state of finite element optimal design, and they give audiences the real insight needed to apply the method to challenging problems.
E0165 Automatic Control System (3) Analysis and design of continuous-time control systems using frequency- and time-domain methods. The classical methods of control engineering are covered: Laplace transforms and transfer functions, root locus design, Routh-Hurwitz stability analysis, frequency response methods, including Bode, Nyquist, and Nichols; steady-state error for standard test signals; second-order system approximations, and phase and gain margin and bandwidth.
E0180 Mechanics of Materials (3) This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and methods of solid mechanics. Topics include: analysis of static equilibrium, support conditions, analysis of static-determinate planar structures (bars, beams, trusses), stresses and strains in structures, states of stress (shear, bending, torsion), statically indeterminate systems, and displacements and deformations.
E0222 Aerodynamics I (3) The dynamics of gases especially of atmospheric interactions with moving objects is studied, contents include: potential flow theory, superposition of simple flows, Biot-Savart law, Kutta-Joukowski theorem and generation of lift, Kutta condition, Vortex sheet and thin-airfoil theory, aerodynamic characteristics of NACA airfoil.
E0222 Aerodynamics II (2) The dynamics of gases especially of atmospheric interactions with moving objects is studied, contents include: finite wing theory, downwash and induced drag, linearized compressible flow with small perturbation assumption, airfoil in subsonic flow. Prandtl-Glauert transformation, supersonic flow, critical Mach number, and brief introduction of Hypersonic flow.
E0296 Fluid Mechanics Lab (1) Fluid Mechanics has been widely applied in all aspects of engineering field. Essential objective of the course of the Fluid Mechanics is to help students to understand fundamental fluid mechanical related phenomena and natural laws, such that they can apply the knowledge to various scientific fields. Since most phenomena of flow are very complicated, they have to be verified experimentally. The objective of this course is to equipped students with the various experimental techniques such that they can incorporate the results obtained in the laboratory with the knowledge learned from the book.
E0300 Fluid Mechanics (3) This course offers an introduction to the basic phenomena and principles of fluid flow. We discuss fluid properties, fluid statics, conservation of mass, momentum and energy. Emphasis is on quantitative analysis of velocities, pressures, shear stresses, and flow forces. The application of basic fluid mechanics concepts to the analysis of pipe flow, and flow over or around objects are stressed in homework assignments and exams. Flow phenomena are illustrated in CD-ROM tutorials and laboratory demonstrations. Measurement of fluid properties, pressures, velocities, and flow forces are performed in laboratory sessions.
E0371 Engineering Vibrations (2) This course focuses on the study of oscillatory motions of bodies and the forces associated with them. It reviews several fundamental principles of mechanics, and then covers the following topics: system modeling, modal analyses of forced vibration problems, finding dynamic responses of discrete and continuous systems, and measurements of characteristic parameters of vibration systems. It is very important for both theoretical investigations and engineering applications.
E0381 Introduction to Gas Dynamics (2) Compressible flow is the main subject of gasdynamics. In this course, the students will learn to appreciate why modern airplanes are shaped the way they are, and to marvel at the wonderfully complex and interesting flow processes through a jet engine. The students will learn about supersonic shock waves, and why in most cases we would like to do without them if we could. The students will learn about the fundamental physical and mathematical aspects of compressible flow, which the students can apply to any flow situation where the flow speeds exceed that about 0.3 the speed of sound. In the modern world of aerospace and mechanical engineering, an understanding of the principles of compressible flow is essential. This course help the students learn, understand, and appreciate these fundamental principles, while at the same time giving the students some insight as to how compressible flow is practiced in the modern engineering world. This course begins with a basic introduction of classical compressible flow. The treatment of shock waves and expansion waves are discussed. The flow properties across the shock waves and expansion waves are evaluated. The second part of this course covers the flow characteristics of supersonic nozzles The shock wave and expansion wave in supersonic nozzle are discussed.
E0402 Introduction to Aero Engineering (1) The invention of heavier-than-air fly machine is one of the remarkable achievements in the twentieth century. The main objective of this course is an introduction to aeronautical engineering from the technological and historical points of view. This course will include the following topics: the history of flight, the development of Taiwan aerospace industry, the principles of flight, aircraft structures and its material, the power plant, navigation system, airworthiness.
E0404 Aircraft Materials (2) Since aluminum was first used in the beginning of 20th century as a structural material for the aviation industry, all kinds of new material was further developed tailored to fit the needs of airplane and engine builders around the world. This main objective of this course is to introduce the material's characteristic used in aviation industries, which includes basic phase diagram, thermal processes, alloys/superalloys and recently developed composite material.
E0431 Advanced Strength of Materials (2) Advanced Strength of Materials is an extended course of the Mechanical of Materials, specialized topics include the following: Pressure vessels analysis, Thermal effects, dynamics loading, Statically indeterminate beams, Deflection analysis, and Column buckling analysis.
E0466 Dynamics (3) Dynamics is a subject rich in its varied applications; therefore, it is important that the students develop a feel for realistically modeling an engineering problem. Consequently, this course is to provide the students a working knowledge of the motions of bodies and the forces that accompany or cause those motions. The topics include the plane and 3-D kinematics of particles, plane and 3-D kinetics of particles, and the kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies in plane motion, which are the bases of further studies in Aerospace Engineering.
E0671 Engineering Application of Computers I (2) Numerical analysis is the study of computer algorithms developed to solve the problems of continuous mathematics. Students taking this course gain a foundation in approximation theory, functional analysis, and numerical linear algebra from which the practical algorithms of scientific computing are derived. A major goal of this course is to develop skills in analyzing numerical algorithms in terms of their accuracy, stability, and computational complexity. Topics include best approximations; least squares problems (continuous, discrete, and weighted), eigenvalue problems, and iterative methods for systems of linear and nonlinear equations. Demonstrations and programming assignments are used to encourage the use of available software tools for the solution of modeling problems that arise in physical, biological, economic, or engineering applications.
E0671 Engineering Application of Computers II (2) Numerical Analysis is the study of algorithms for the problems of continuous mathematics (as distinguished from discrete mathematics). Numerical analysis naturally finds applications in all fields of engineering and the physical sciences, but in the 21st century, the life sciences and even the arts have adopted elements of scientific computations. Ordinary differential equations appear in the movement of heavenly bodies (planets, stars and galaxies); optimization occurs in portfolio management; numerical linear algebra is essential to quantitative psychology; stochastic differential equations and Markov chains are essential in simulating living cells for medicine and biology. Before the advent of modern computers numerical methods often depended on hand interpolation in large printed tables. Nowadays (after mid 20th century) these tables have fallen into disuse, because computers can calculate the required functions. The interpolation algorithms nevertheless may be used as part of the software for solving differential equations and the like.
E0693 Electrical Engineering (2) This course covers the principles and applications of basic electric components and systems for the aerospace engineering student. Major topics include principles of basic electric theory, electric circuit components, Kirchhoff's voltage law, Kirchhoff's current law, resistive network, Thevenin equivalent network, AC circuits, transient analysis, frequency response, filter, principles of electromechanics, and introduction to electric machines.
E0828 Mechanical Drawing I (1) Engineering drawing is concerned with the expression of technical ideas or ideas of a practical nature, and it is the method used in all branches of technical industry. The main objective of this course is to introduce the basic drafting skills, arrangement of views, shape description, dimensioning, principal of datum, sectional view, auxiliary view.
E0828 Mechanical Drawing II (1) Engineering drawing is concerned with the expression of technical ideas or ideas of a practical nature, and it is the method used in all branches of technical industry. Besides the traditional handmade drawing that taught in the first semester, the main object of this course is teach the students the basic skill of computer aided drawing. CAD has been widely used in technology industry for designing and manufacturing. This course will include the following topics: the fundamental of CAD, sectional view, and 3D-modelling.
E0830 Manufacturing Processes (2) Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into products. Manufacturing also involves activities in which the manufacturing product, itself, is used to make other products. Examples could include large presses to shape sheet metal for appliances and car bodies, machining to make fasteners, such as bolts and nuts, and sewing machines to make clothing. The manufacturing is a complex activities involving a wide variety of sources and activities, such as following: design, machinery, process planning, materials, manufacturing, quality control, etc.
E0961 Electronics (2) This course introduces the principles and applications of basic electronic components and systems for the aerospace engineering student. Major topics include principles and applications of operational amplifier, active filters, semiconductors and diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, power electronics, digital logic circuits, digital systems, electronic instrumentation and measurements.
E1034 Introduction to Computers I (2) An introduction to the modern computer science and its application will be given in this class. The objective to the course is to offer a rough idea and basic knowledge of how computers and networks function. This class will cover 12 topics, including Data storage, Number representation, Internet and TCP/IP, Internet and WWW, Wired and wireless communication, and so on. A final team project about application of technology of computer to aerospace engineering should be submitted as one of class evaluations. There will also be an oral presentation as a part of the final project.
E1034 Introduction to Computers II (2) This course teaches the way to program. It will spend most time teaching Fortran and the last 3 weeks mentioning of important commands in Matlab. Fortran was developed for scientific and engineering computation and is widely used in the world. Its meticulous structure is also a good tool for a beginner to establish his programming logic. Fortran 95 will be the basic content, however, that will also be compared with Fortran 77 which is the most popular version in the past use. On the other hand, Matlab, on the basis of matrix operation, is widely used in automatic control field. There will be a Midterm Qualification Examination after midterm paper test, so that you are guaranteed to have ability of writing programs after taking this class.
E1106 Electronic and Circuit Laboratory (1) This course provides an introduction to electronic circuits measurements for aerospace engineering students. Topics include: basic measuring instruments, resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, and logic circuits.
E1107 Engineering Materials (2) The main objective of this course is to present the basic fundamentals of materials science and engineering. Material science involves investigating the relationship that exists between the structures and properties of materials. On the other hand, materials engineering is, on the basis of those structure-property correlations, designing or engineering the structure of a material. This course will present the basic atom structures, structure of crystalline solids, mechanic properties of metals.
E1108 Workshop Practice (1) The course will provide student, as prospective of an excellent Engineer, with practical Aerospace Engineering artisan skills through participation in practical machining work. This course will also train students about safety aspect and discipline in workshop. After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to work practical judgments forward the contents of machining work as well as the quality of the craftsmanship.
E1178 Aircraft Structures (6) Aircraft structure analysis play an important role in aircraft design.Therefore the course of aircraft structure will provide the student with fundamental concepts in the analysis and design of aircraft structures, and develop unified analytical tools for the prediction and assessment of structural behavior. In addition, the course will help the student to study the structural analysis method and develop a through understanding of the important factors which must be considered in the design of aircraft structural components.
E1179 Aircraft Design (3) Preliminary layout of a military or civil transport aircraft using design and calculation techniques developed in aerospace engineering courses. Materials covered including design goals, aerodynamics review, performance analysis, wing/fuselage layout, weight and wing loading estimations, engine and material selections, stability analysis, etc.
E1201 Statics (3) Statics is the specific field of study dealing with forces in equilibrium and/or bodies held in equilibrium by the forces acting on them. Statics is a part of the broad field of mechanics which is the study of the action of forces on material bodies. In the course, the rigid body (bodies) in equilibrium, the elements of statics in two and three dimensions, centroids, analysis of structures and machines are considered.
E1516 Special Topics in Rotary-Wing Aircraft (2) Helicopters are highly capable and useful rotating-wing aircraft that have a variety of civilian and military applications. Their usefulness lies in their unique ability to take off and land vertically, to hover and to fly forward, backward, or sideways. This course begins with a technical history of helicopter flight, and then covers basic methods of rotor aerodynamic analysis (Momentum Theory and Blade Element Theory) and related issues associated with helicopter performance and ends with rotor blade design.
E1521 Aircraft Systems (3) Aircraft System is the specific field of the introduction to the basic function & operation of the aircraft systems including basic aircraft structure, hydraulics, pneumatics, landing-gear, electrical system, air conditioning, flight control system, flight management system, fuel system, aircraft instrument & avionic system, and engines.
E1540 Aircraft Performance Analysis (2) This courses familiarizes the student with the fundamentals of airplane design. The airplane will be treated as a point mass and the equations of motion are derived. The only parameters which determine the performance of an airplane are wing loading (W/S), lift-to-drag ratio (L/D), thrust-to-weight ratio (T/W) and the (thrust) specific fuel consumption of the powerplant. The performances to discuss are descent and glide, cruise which includes range and endurance, climb, turn, take-off, and landing.
E1555 Air Traffic Control (2) This courses provides an analysis of Air Traffic Control (ATC) functions and studies the history, development, and structure of the National Airspace System and explores navigation aids, ATC radar systems, terminal and en route control, flight service and weather facilities, instrument flight rules, and airspace. It helps students understand the procedures used in radar and non-radar air traffic control and the future enhancements to the national airspace system are also included.
E1556 Avionics System (2) Evolution of avionics, system design consideration, digital technology, flight decks and cockpits, navigation systems, communication systems, future trends and developments.
E1557 Modern Control System Design (3) This course is the advanced class in automatic control. The students will learn from this course how to stabilize an unstable system and, choose a set of good parameters that gives better performance of a system. Starting from reviewing basic ideas in automatic control, this course will introduce several controller designing skills, such as output feedback with PID controller and frequency domain design. State-space analysis and design will also be introduced in this class. Homework, midterm examinations, and a final team project will be used for the evaluation. Several Matlab commands will also be included in the lectures.
E1582 Aviation Quality Assurance (2) Aviation safety is the most concerned by general public since the very first day the air vehicle on the sky. The best way to prevent or oversee any unwilling problems is great rely on "how to establish a quality management system", which comply with standard and government's requirement. This course will provide student with the basic knowledge about basic quality system, aviation quality assurance processes and related essential skills needed to manage an organizational safety system.
E1598 Aerospace Engineering Experiments (1) This course is designed to familiarize students with the operation and control of PXI system, LabView, and magnetic bearing system. The students are also required to operate the industrial standard FANUC robot in the computational dynamics and control lab.
E1598 Aerospace Engineering Experiments (1) This is an engineering laboratory subject for aerospace engineering seniors. Students need to understand the engineering experimentation through design and execution of "project" experiments. Students construct and test equipment, make systematic experimental measurements of phenomena, analyze and discuss data, and complete the experimental report finally. Groups of five or six students work together on one project during the semester.
E2015 Signals and Systems (2) This course presents the mathematical study of signals and systems. Major topics include MATLAB tool, natural response of first and second order systems, rational function and partial fraction expansion, qualitative analysis of systems, transfer function and convolution, frequency response, Bode plot, Fourier transform, discrete time signals and systems.
E2026 Experimental Methods in Thermo-Fluids (2) This course introduces some of the experimental tools in thermo-fluid velocity measurements, including pitot-static tube, hot-wire anemometry, laser Doppler velocimetry and particle imaging velocimetry. The principles of these instruments are first introduced. The students are separated into several groups, and operate these instruments. The velocity measurement results from the pitot-static tube are compared with those obtained form the laser Doppler velocimetry. The calibration of the hot-wire anemometry is made using the laser Doppler velocimetry. Then, the hot-wire anemometry is used for the velocity measurements in duct flows to understand the pipe flow characteristics and the boundary layer behavior.
E2053 Flight Mechanics (3) The goal of this course is to provide prepare the students with the fundamentals of airplane design. The static stability of the airplane will be presented first. The rigid body dynamics is then applied to the study of airplane's motion. Using the perturbation method the equations are linearized. During the linearization, the aerodynamic stability derivatives are introduced. Since the derivatives are the functions of the aerodynamic and physical properties of the airplane and are important in understanding the motion of the airplane, their physical meanings of the derivatives are discussed. Base on the derived linearized equations of motion, the aerodynamic transfer functions, dynamic responses, handling and flight qualities, and autopilot design are presented.
E2139 Fundamentals of Astronautics (1) This course covers basic ideas of astronautics, including satellite subsystems, two-body problem, 3D trajectory, orbit change, relative motion, gravity assist, three-body problem, and booster performances etc.. As a part of this class, a tour to the National Space Office, the space center responsible for the space activities of our country, will be arranged. In addition, there will be a midterm project of designing a satellite in this class so that students will have an overall scope of what astronautics is dealing with.
E2642 Heat Transfer in Electronic Devices (2) Quite a few students work in heat transfer related companies after graduation from our department. This course introduces the physical mechanisms and basic principles behind the three heat transport modes: conduction, convection and radiation. We also teach in details about external and internal forced convections, natural convection as well as boiling and condensation. This course will teach students how do electronic heat transfer devices operate and how to measure their performance. Finally this course will teach students how to use the electronic heat transfer simulation software--CEPAK.
E2719 Introduction of System Engineering (2) System engineering is both a technical and management process. It is a discipline that ties together all aspects of a program to assure that the individual parts assembles, sub-assembles, support equipment. It also is a logical sequence of activities and decisions transforming an operational need into a description of system performance parameters as well as a preferred system configuration. This course mainly introduced the basic system engineering and analysis techniques, which will cover Statement of Work, Work Breakdown Structure and Risk Management.
E4101 Aircraft Engines (3) Aircraft engines is a summarized course. It is a complicated course and covers broad disciplines. So that it is offered in the senior year. This course covers fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, gas dynamics, strength of material, materials etc. This course introduces the design and working principles of ramjet, turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft and turboprop. It also teaches the design and analysis of the major components of aircraft engines such as inlet, compressor, combustor, turbine, nozzle and afterburner. The basic physical concepts are also reviewed in the class. The students are also required to do presentation in front of the class. Each presentation team has five students. The topic is decided through discussion with the instructor. The students can improve their presentation skills through the process.
S0434 Thermodynamics I (3) Thermodynamics is an exciting and fascinating subject that deals with energy, which is essential for substance of life, and thermodynamics has long been an essential part of engineering curricula all over the world. It has a broad application area ranging from microscopic organisms to common household appliances, transportation vehicles, power generation systems, air conditioning systems. This course begins with an introduction of thermodynamics, including energy, energy transfer, general energy analysis, properties of substances, energy analysis of close systems and open systems, second law of thermodynamics and entropy. The second part of this course covers the applications of thermodynamics including gas power cycles, vapor and combined power cycles and refrigeration cycles.
S0434 Thermodynamics II (3) Thermodynamics is an exciting and fascinating subject that deals with energy, which is essential for substance of life, and thermodynamics has long been an essential part of engineering curricula all over the world. It has a broad application area ranging from microscopic organisms to common household appliances, transportation vehicles, power generation systems, air conditioning systems. This course begins with an introduction of thermodynamics, including energy, energy transfer, general energy analysis, properties of substances, energy analysis of close systems and open systems, second law of thermodynamics and entropy. The second part of this course covers the applications of thermodynamics including gas power cycles, vapor and combined power cycles and refrigeration cycles.
S0439 Linear Algebra (2) This course will give an introduction of linear algebra that is useful in various fields. Starting with matrix arithmetic, several topics will be covered in the lectures, including determinants, LU factorization, introduction of vector space, linear transformations, bases and dimensions, inner and outer product, similarity and diagonalization, and so on. Computer programming will be applied to this course so that students knows how to make use of the computer technology as well as linear algebra to solve for engineering problems. Homework, midterm examination and final examination will be used for the evaluation.
Master's Program
E0424 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3) Mathematical models, computer graphics, boundary-value problems and characteristic function representation, Sturm-Liouville eigenvalue problems, Rayleigh quotient, solution of partial differential equations of engineering science, nonhomogeneous problems, methods of eigen-function expansion, the Dirac delta function and its relationship to Green's function, Green's functions for ordinary differential equations, Green's functions for partial differential equations ; Calculus of variations, the Euler-Lagrange Equation, Hamilton Principle, Application to problems from Continuum mechanics, the Rayleigh Ritz method.
E0439 Advanced Aerodynamics (3) Basic concepts, review of fluid dynamics, theory of wing sections, conformal transformation, Theodorsen transformation, 2-D incompressible flows, 3-D incompressible, incompressible slender body theory, biplane theory, compressible aerodynamics, supersonic aerodynamics, compressible slender body theory.
E0569 Optimum Engineering Design (3) Classical tools in structure optimization, classical methods for constraint's problem, linear programming, the simplex method, duality in linear programming, minimization of function of several variables, specialized quasi-Newton method, constrained optimization, the Kulm-Tucker conditions, quadratics programming problems, sensitivity of optimum solution to problem parameters, aspects of the optimization process in practice, fast analysis techniques.
E0608 Structure Dynamics (3) One-degree-of-freedom motion, mass-spring-damper system, equations of motion, analytic solutions, force sense and integral, harmonic excitation, multiple-degree-of-freedom, matrix formulation and eigenvalue problem, proportional damping and forced response, state variable approach, continuous system, equations and boundary conditions, analytic solutions to continuous system, energy method B-E beam, Timoshenko beam, Galerkin methods, Rayleigh-ritz method.
E0754 Elasticity (3) Introduction to cartesian tensors, stress, strain, behavior of engineering materials, linear elastic behavior, boundary value problems, torsion of shafts.
E0764 Digital Control System (3) Digital control system provides the necessary insight, knowledge, and understanding required to analyze and design computer-controlled systems, from theory to pactical implementation. This course includes an introduction to sampled-data control systems, discretization of analog systems, discrete-time signals and systems, causality, time-invariance, Z-transforms, stability, asymptotic tracking, state-space models, controllability and observability, pole assignment, deadbeat control, state observers, observer-based control design, optimal control. In particular, students will learn about modelling and analyzing feedback control systems in which the plant is an analogue, continuous-time system, but where the controller is a digital computer. Once students have acquired these skills, they will learn how to design digital controllers using both traditional transfer function based approaches.
E0795 Linear System (3) Linear spaces and linear operators, representations of linear system, state space equation, controllability, observability, realization, stability, state feedback and state estimator.
E0906 Combustion (3) Chemical reactions, review of chemical kinetics, conservation equation for multicomponent reacting system, deformation and deflagration waves of premixed gases, premixed laminar flame, gaseous diffusion flames, turbulent flames.
E0938 Optimal Control (3) Ordinary minimization problem, hypersurface in RN and minimization with equality constrains, a mathematical programming problem - conditions for optimality, necessary conditions for optimality in a discrete time optimal control, dynamic programming, the Hamilton-Jacobi equation and minimal principle, precise statement of the minimum principle, application to the linear quadratic problem, a function analysis approach to linear quadratic problem with fixed end points.
E1371 Aeroelasticity (3) Uniform string dynamics, uniform beam torsional dynamics, uniform beam bending dynamics, potential flow theory, incompressible flow about airfoil, introduction to static aeroelasticity, wind tunnel models, introduction to aeroelastic flutter, lifting surface flutter, multiple D.O.F. flutter, advance methods for solving flutter boundary, 3-D aeroelastic analysis, static aeroelastic-nonuniform lifting surface, complete aircraft analysis.
E1630 Acoustics (3) Introduction to acoustics, basic fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, basic properties of acoustics wave, quantitative measure of sound, reflection and transmission phenomena, sound emission.
E1631 Theory For Experimental Measurements (3) Basic concepts, data analysis, flow visualization, hot wire system, laser Doppler velocimetry, image processing computer graphics.
E1632 Viscous Fluid Flow (3) Review of fluid dynamics concept, fundamental concepts of viscous flow, fundamental equations of the Navier-stokes equations, laminar boundary layer equations for 2-D incompressible flow, approximate methods of 2-D boundary layer equations, flow stability, linear stability theory, introduction to turbulence, fundamentals of turbulent flow, mixing length theory, turbulent boundary layers with pressure gradient.
E1634 Mechanics of Composite Material (3) Introduction, fibers, matrices and fabrications, behaviors of unidirectional composites, short fiber composites, analysis of an orthothopic lamina, analysis of laminated composites, advanced topics of composites.
E1725 Structure Statics (3) Development of truss equations, development of beam equations, development of the plane stress and plane strain equations, development of the linear strain triangle equations, compression of element, axisymmetric elements, applications of axisymmetric elements, isoparametric formulation of bar element, isoparametric of the plane element, Gaussian quadrature, tetrahedral element.
E1727 Similarity Method and Perturbation Method (3) General dimensional theory, similitude and modeling, dynamic similarity derived from governing equation and boundary conditions, self-similar solution, local and far field similarity solutions, application to problems from continuum mechanics ; The nature of perturbation theory, some regular and singular perturbation problems, the method of matched asymptotic expansions, the method of strained coordinates, application to problems from fluid mechanics and gas dynamics.
E1371 Aeroelasticity (3) Uniform string dynamics, uniform beam torsional dynamics, uniform beam bending dynamics, potential flow theory, incompressible flow about airfoil, introduction to static aeroelasticity, wind tunnel models, introduction to aeroelastic flutter, lifting surface flutter, multiple D.O.F. flutter, advance methods for solving flutter boundary, 3-D aeroelastic analysis, static aeroelastic-nonuniform lifting surface, complete aircraft analysis.
E1728 Flight Safety Analysis (3) An in-depth course on the modern civil aviation safety analysis. Materials covered including introduction of safety, aviation satety theories, human factors (both mental and physical), mechanical or maintenance factors, environmental factors, air traffic management (CNS/ATM), aviation accidents analysis, and aviation prevention, etc. Besides homeworks and final exam, each student is required to submit a project report at the end of semester.
E2125 Convective Heat Transfer(3) Introduction to fundamentals of heat transfer modes of conduction, convection and radiation. A brief introduction of the physical concepts of convection. Studies of external forced convection, internal forced convection and natural convection. Specific equations and correlation for finding heat-transfer coefficients for various geometries and fluid conditions. Heat exchanger analysis.
E2192 Satellite Image System (3) Various techniques to enhance, de-blur, segment, and describe image features will be introduced. This course will also present fundamentals of digital image formation, color models, halftoning, and restoration, and will include projects based implementation of these techniques. Students will be encouraged to develop application-specific modules for medical, satellite, and natural images. Topics will include edge detection, morphological processing, texture analysis, feature extraction, sampling and transforms.
E2376 Numerical Methods For Engineers (3) This course introduces numerical methods for engineers. Topics covered include: solving large systems of linear equations, finding the roots of a nonlinear equation, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration, solving ordinary and partial differential equations. The objective is to let students understand theoretical backgrounds, error analysis and computer arithmetic of numerical methods.
E2715 Advanced Astrodynamics (3) Two-body problem, orbit maneuver, rigid body dynamics, satellite attitude dynamics, satellite attitude control, rocket performance, space environment, reentry dynamics, the restricted three-body problem, interplanetary trajectories.
T0081 Research Methodology(1) A step by step course on helping students reviewing the literature, formulating a research problem, selecting a method of data collection, establishing the validity and reliability of a research instrument, writing a research proposal, collection data, processing data, and writing a research report.
E2933 Computational Gas Dynamics (3) Computational Gas Dynamics is a branch of computational fluid mechanics which deals with compressible flow. The unique aspects of computational gas dynamics include two phenomena that do not appear in other branches of fluid mechanics. These phenomena are waves (normal shocks, oblique shock and expansion waves) and choking flow (isentropic, isothermal choking). A parallel to the shock seen in gas dynamics is the hydraulic jump witnessed in open-channel incompressible flow. Nevertheless, the shocks in many aspects don't appear in the hydraulic jump, e.g. oblique shock. Choking occurs when there is a disparity between the area difference of the nozzle and the throat and the pressure drop between the inlet and outlet, causing the creation of a shock wave before the outlet to make up for that difference.
E2931 Numerical Grid Generation (3) Numerical grid generation arose from the need to compute solutions to fluid dynamics PDEs on physical regions with complex geometry. Course materials including structured and unstructured grids, mappings and invertibility, transfinite interpolation, algebraic methods, complex variable methods, PDE methods (elliptic, hyperbolic, and parabolic), and several unstructured grid concepts such as advancing fronts, Delaunay triangulation, etc.
