CMR337 Aircraft Mechatronics Syllabus:
CMR337 Aircraft Mechatronics Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To introduce the basic of avionics and its need for civil and military aircrafts
2. To impart knowledge about the avionic architecture and various avionics data bases
3. To gain more knowledge on various avionics subsystems
4. To impart knowledge on aircraft materials.
5. To analyse the application of Mechatronics in aircraft.
UNIT – I AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS
Nomenclature used in Aerodynamics, different parts of airplane- Wing as lifting surface, Types of wing plan forms, Aerodynamic features like Aerofoil pressure distribution- Aerodynamic forces and moments Lift and Drag- Drag polar, L/D ratio, high lift devices, Airplane performance like Thrust/Power available, climb and glide – maximum range and endurance, take off and landings.
UNIT – II AIRCRAFT PROPULSION
Requirement of power- various means of producing power – Brief description of thermo dynamics of engines – Piston engines, Jet engines – Airplane Structure, Materials and Production – Structural arrangement of earlier airplane- developments leading to all metal aircraft – Strength to weight ratio choice of aircraft materials for different parts.
UNIT – III AIRCRAFT MATERIALS
Detailed description of wing – tail and fuselage joints – Stress-Strain diagrams, Plane and Space, Mechanical properties of materials – Materials for different components – use of composites – Aircraft production methods and equipment.
UNIT – IV PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROLS
Ailerons – Aileron Control System of a Commercial Aircraft – Elevators – Elevator control system of a commercial aircraft – Rudders- Rudder Control System
UNIT – V APPLICATIONS OF MECHATRONICS IN AVIATION
Aileron-Flaps and Actuator drive unit-Pilot Static system-Fly by wire control system-Yaw damper-Primary flight control system-Internal navigation system-Under carriage-Measurement of motor rpm-Measurement of air flow velocity-Altitude measurement sensor-Air speed.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
CO 1: Recognize the Basics in aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion, materials and controls
CO 2: Know about the various concepts used in aerodynamics
CO 3: Apply the techniques to develop the aero system
CO 4: Design the aircraft with the use of concepts in aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion, materials and controls
CO 5: Apply this aircraft system in various applications
TEXT BOOKS
1. Fundamentals of Flight; By Dr. O. P. Sharma and Lalit Gupta.2006
2. Albert Helfrick.D., “Principles of Avionics”, Avionics Communications Inc., 2004
REFERENCES
1. Middleton, D.H., Ed., “Avionics systems, Longman Scientific and Technical”, Longman Group UK Ltd., England, 1989.
2. Pallet. E.H.J., “Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems”, Pearsons, Indian edition 2011.
3. Spitzer, C.R. “Digital Avionics Systems”, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.,U.S.A. 1993.
4. Spitzer. C.R. “The Avionics Hand Book”, CRC Press, 2000