NG2S311 - Aeronautical Design 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Aeronautical Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Darren Williams | ||
| Module Team: | Selim Tudgey | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100114 - aeronautical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
This module is an introduction of aircraft design emphasising on the conceptual design of civil aircraft.
Content Summary
The topics include design process, airworthiness, safety and environmental requirements and sustainability, preliminary aircraft load & weight estimation, fuselage layout, engine selection, wing and tail design, aircraft drag estimation, mass and balance, cost estimation, and overall configuration including consideration of the necessary sub-systems. It also introduces to students the aspects of aerodynamics, the mechanics of flight, stability, propulsion, and subsequently the flight performance of fixed wings aircraft.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 25 |
| Independent Study | 35 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Able to apply the standard design techniques into aircraft design challenge in a team environment. |
| LO2 | Understand the fundamental concepts, constraints and challenges of conceptual aircraft design. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Individual assignment based on a reflection of experiences and a peer assessment matrix. | 0 | 1500 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Report based on design of a fixed wing aircraft, a logbook, an interim presentation, and a final presentation | 0 | 3000 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |