MAE 5455 - Flight Mechanics

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

A fundamental study of the trajectory dynamics of aerospace vehicles operating in the atmosphere (aircraft and missiles). Rigid-body equations of motion; vehicle-carried coordinate systems; aerodynamic and propulsive forces; maneuvering flight; introduction to trajectory simulation. Prer., MAE 4402/MAE 5493, MATH 3130 and MATH 3400. Meets with MAE 4455.