SPST611  - Aircraft Propulsion Systems

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This course is an introduction to aircraft propulsion systems, including their design and development, turbo propulsion combustion technology, engine/airframe performance matching, inlets and inlet/engine integration, exhaust nozzle aerodynamics, engine operability, and aeroelasticity and unsteady aerodynamics IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND CALCULUS I BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE.

 

Prerequisites

N/A

Corequisites

N/A

Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
09/26/11 - 02/26/12 03/05/12 - 04/29/12 Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
11/28/11 - 04/29/12 05/07/12 - 07/01/12 Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session
01/30/12 - 06/24/12 07/02/12 - 08/26/12 Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators - if you would like to purchase the e-book, it is available at http://www.actechbooks.com/products/act017/
ISBN: 156027140X
Publication Info: Wing Aero Products, Inc.
Author: Hurt, H. H. Jr.
Unit Cost: $29.95

Book Title: Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion
ISBN: 0201146592
Publication Info: Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc.
Author: Hill, Philip G.
Unit Cost: $182.00

 
 
 

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