AE Lab Upgraded to v1.5

The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering Laboratory has gotten an upgrade from AELab v1.0 to AELab v1.5. The old version was an old beaten up shack seemingly lost among the structures expected in the space age. With the upgrade, the AE laboratory is likened to the F-86 SABRE with twenty-first century technology installed.

The procurement of various laboratory equipments such as the alternative energy kit, electronics laboratory kit, radio control kits, etc have greatly improved the competency of the Aerospace Engineering department in providing a complete and well-rounded training of the country’s future aerospace engineers.

Among notable improvements that can be easily seen once you enter the doors of the laboratory are a computer workstation, a mini-library and the freshly painted student lockers which contain their laboratory coveralls among other things.

The laboratory is a central part of Indiana Aerospace University’s aerospace engineering program. It is here where the creative minds of the students are honed and their ideas come to life. Its importance is seen among the current student projects. This includes an investigation on the viability of a dual powered car that runs on solar power and a fuel cell. Other student projects being done there is a rocket model and a full scale ultra light aircraft (still in the drawing board).

More upgrades are being worked on at the time of this writing and is expected to make the current AELab version jump to version 3.0 before the next school year opens. Among the things to expect are the construction of a portable subsonic wind tunnel and the procurement of additional laboratory tools and equipments.

The improvements are mainly due to the untiring efforts of both the BSAE students and teaching staff and the admirable commitment of the school administration to modernize the school’s facilities.

For more information, visit www.iau.com.ph

Aerospace Engineering Program in IAU

Aerospace engineering is defined as a branch of engineering that deals with the science of design, analysis, and construction of aircraft and spacecraft and its systems. It is divided into two overlapping branches namely, Aeronautical Engineering, which deals mostly with crafts that operate within the Earth’s atmosphere, and Astronautical Engineering, which deals with crafts that operates beyond the atmosphere into the outer space. Aerospace engineering is also sometimes referred to as “rocket science.”

A study in aerospace engineering usually includes an in-depth learning of mechanics and physics of fluids, aircraft and spacecraft structures and materials, instrumentation, control and estimation, human and automation, propulsion and energy conservation, and aeronautical and astronautical systems.

After your five years of education in Indiana Aerospace University (IAU), you should be able to conceptualize technical problems and their solutions, design: study and comprehend processes that lead to solutions, develop, and test the results of research, development and designs. At the same time, you would be adept in research, manufacturing, operation and maintenance, marketing and sales, and management.

As an aerospace engineer, what are your possible career options after graduation? In the answer lies the good news. Aerospace engineers work in just anywhere – employed in a variety of industries, among them:

· Commercial airline companies (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Boeing, Airbus, etc)

· Aerospace industry

· Academia

· Government (CAAP, DND, Congress, etc)

· Communications industry (communication satellites, GPS, etc)

· Automotive industry

· Manufacturing

· Computer industry (software and hardware)

· Entrepreneurs

· Law firms

· Medicine

By now, you would have been convinced to become an aerospace engineer. Companies hire the best ones, so, how would you become the best? The following desired engineer attributes should guide you in your studies:

· A good grasps of the core engineering science fundamentals (mathematics, statistics, IT, physics).

· A good understanding of the design and manufacturing processes.

· An understanding of the context in which engineering is practiced i.e. history, environment, business and the society.

· A multidisciplinary system perspective (looking beyond aerospace engineering and respecting other disciplines)

· Good overall communication skills.

· High ethical standards.

· Possesses a profound understanding of the importance of teamwork.

· Curiosity and a lifelong desire to learn.

· Has an ability to think critically and creatively as an individual and in a team.

As the space age progresses, it needs young curious minds like yours. Be part of the trailblazers and help propel humanity deeper into the last frontier. Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering is right for you.


For more information visit the IAU website at: www.iau.com.ph

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Spider Astronauts: The Next Generation

No its not Spiderman.





Yes, a real spider!

Spiders aboard the International Space Station(ISS) has adopted to space environment and created amazing webs. It took the spiders a week or so to adopt before they made space their home. This astonishing accomplishment by the lowly spiders has amazed scientists and engineers alike.

The spiders are aboard the International Space Station as part of an educational project.

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E=MC squared Proven After More Than a Century!

It is done folks. Albert Einstein's celebrated formula e = mc squared was finally proven by a group of physicists!

(No, Chuck Norris is not the proof!!! :-)

This is an excerpt from an AFP news clip on how they did it:

"A brainpower consortium led by Laurent Lellouch of France's Centre for Theoretical Physics, using some of the world's mightiest supercomputers, have set down the calculations for estimating the mass of protons and neutrons, the particles at the nucleus of atoms.

According to the conventional model of particle physics, protons and neutrons comprise smaller particles known as quarks, which in turn are bound by gluons.

The odd thing is this: the mass of gluons is zero and the mass of quarks is only five percent. Where, therefore, is the missing 95 percent?"

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First Attempt @ Lighter-than-Air Aircraft

AE Freshmen LTA Design Soars

October 11, 2008 - It was a cool morning, with the sun just coming up, when ten enthusiastic and bright eyed students launched their Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) aircraft in the school gymnasium. The air is filled with the students’ excitement as they buzzed around making their final preparations – giant balloons are filled with helium, batteries and motors are checked, the control systems are tested. It is Race Day.


The LTA design is the freshmen’s introduction to Aerospace Engineering and Design. These future aerospace engineers spent the whole semester planning and working on their design. Divided into groups, they set out to outdo each other competing to have the best thought-out, best done aircraft. What seemed to be child’s play in the beginning turned serious as they discovered that payload, reliability of the structures and aesthetics are not meant to be together. The LTA design is limited to an overall weight of 1.75 kgs excluding the three 1-meter balloons. To complicate things further, the balsa wood structure must be constructed in a way that will minimize weight and strong enough to carry the engine, batteries and the control systems. And, that’s not the end of it; they must also find a way to make their designs pleasant to the eye.


The first problem they encountered during the race day was how to stabilize the aircraft. They solved it by turning trashes to gold. Rocks, wood chips, spare batteries were used as counterweights. With every group dealing with their own problems, the original course around the basketball court was reduced to a mere 25 meters dash. Flying the LTA’s was a cocktail of excitement, learning and sorrow. Like in every real world problem, some groups succeeded while some failed. All in all, it sure was a fun filled semester.
The activity allowed the future engineers to experience the intricacies of aircraft design and development the right aerospace engineer’s mindset early on in their studies. With their experience and lessons learned, they are on the right path to becoming the pillars of their countries’ own aerospace industries.

Watch video clip of the freshmen at work below.

The Worst Time to Fart!

Happy Semestral Break Everyone!!!

Final Examinations

Final examinations for Aerospace Engineering are on October 8-10,2008.

Other courses will follow the following schedule:

Aircraft Structures I: October 3, 2008 Rm 101; 1100hrs
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics: October 6, 2008 Rm 109E; 1400hrs
Sub-Sonic Aerodynamics: October 8, 2008 AE Laboratory; 1500hrs
High Speed Aerodynamics: October 8, 2008 AE Laboratory; 1700hrs
Rotor and Propeller Design:
Deadline of submission for completed 2-Blade Prop Design October 8, 2008
Aircraft Design I:
Deadline for submission for Preliminary Aircraft Sizing: October 11, 2008
Aircraft Design Analysis:
Deadline of submission: October 10, 2008
Intro to Aerospace Engineering
Lighter-Than-Air(LTA) Trial Race: October 7, 2008
Race Day : October 10, 2008

Please be guided accordingly.


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SubSonic Aerodynamics

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Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2004-2005
English | 860 Pages
Edited by Paul Jackson MRAeS
ISBN: 0 7106 2614 2
(c) 2004, Jane's Information Group Limited

Jane's All the World's Aircraft sets the standard in aviation reference, providing exhaustive technical detail on over 950 civil and military aircraft currently being produced or under development by more than 550 companies. Complete with photographs and line drawings to aid recognition and comparison, this authoritative resource provides you with the ability to evaluate competitors, identify potential buyers, and business partners, and examine aircraft equipment.
Each entry enables you to check key specifications for any aircraft including dimensions, performance, structure, landing gear, power plants, and
armaments. Plus, with details of the world's aircraft manufacturers and their programmes, you can identify key contracts and customers.
Key contents include:

Fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft
Lighter than air
Air-launched missiles
Aero-engines
First flights
Aerospace Calendar
Official records
International aircraft registration prefixes
Propeller technology

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Due to technical problems, I wasn't able to upload the notes as informed last week. But, I will be giving the notes on Wednesday for photocopying so be sure to attend on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.

It will be your responsibility to read and understand the notes provided. Discussion among yourselves is greatly encouraged. Do not hesitate to approach me though for any clarification or further discussion on any part of the hand outs.

For the Semi-Finals, the following activity will be the basis of your grades:


Student teams (two or three students to be grouped on Wednesday, August 20, 2008) are required to estimate the performance characteristics(based on the notes provided) of actual airplanes. Each team selects an airplane, obtains its geometric, mass, and thrust data, and computes performance. Teams must submit a completed performance analysis not later than September 8, 2008.

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INTRODUCTION

As already described, different sizes and types of aircraft need different

construction. This applies to the mainplanes, or wings, as much as to any other

part. Each wing is basically made up of two parts – the internal structure, such

as spars and ribs, and the skin, which can be of fabric, metal or composites –

although the distinction between structure and skin may not be readily

apparent in modern fast jets or large transport aircraft.

SPARS, RIBS, STRINGERS AND SKIN

Wings are made up of large number of components, even with integrally

machined structures, but the structural part consists of main types of

component:

Spars

Most of the lift, and hence shear force, that occurs on the wing is collected

together into spars. Spars run spanwise, in other words from the root (where

the wing is attached to the fuselage) to the tip. Most wings contain two spars

– the front and rear spars – but it is quite common for wings to have more than

this. This is particularly so with swept wings on transport aircraft, which often

have a short spar, the auxiliary spar or kick spar, which helps to support the

undercarriage, and provides a location for the inboard flaps.



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Fundamentals of Aerodynamics

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Introduction to Aerodynamics of Flight

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5th Yr: Sample Wt. Estimates for Jet Transport

Note: All examples are based on a series of aircraft design books by Dr. Jan Roskam

5th Year: Sample Weight Estimates For 2 Engine Prop Plane

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From the time he was a child, Charles Farmer had only one goal: to be an astronaut. Earning his degree in aerospace engineering and joining the Air Force as a pilot, Farmer was a natural for NASA's astronaut training program and was well on his way when a family situation forced him to drop out. But Farmer was not a man to let anything stand in the way of a dream. He spent the next decade and every cent he had building his own rocket in a barn on his ranch in Story, Texas, working toward the day when he could triumphantly launch it into space. By himself. Sharing his vision are his wife Audie and their children daughters Sunshine and Stanley, and 15 year old Shepard, already a budding engineer and eager to serve as "mission control" on the big day.

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5th yr: Aircraft Design 1,W Estimates

AIRCRAFT DESIGN 1

(note: click on the pictures if they are partly hidden.)

Chapter 1: Aircraft Preliminary Sizing

Required for initial aircraft sizing:

1. Payload and type of payload

2. Range and/or loiter requirements

3. Cruise speed and altitude

4. Field length for take-off and landing

5. Fuel reserves

6. Climb requirements

7. Maneuvering requirements

8. Certification base i.e. experimental, FAR 23, FAR 25, military

Aircraft design parameters to define for Chapter 1:

1. Gross Take-off Weight, W_TO
2. Empty Weight, W_E
3. Mission Fuel Weight, W_F
4. Maximum Required Take-off Thrust, TTO/Take-off Power, P_TO
5. Wing Area, S and Wing Aspect Ratio, A
6. Maximum Required Lift Coefficient (Clean), C_Lmax
7. Maximum Required Lift Coefficient for Take-off, C_LmaxTO
8. Maximum Required Lift Coefficient for Landing, C_LmaxL

Evolution of a Mission Specification and its relation to Preliminary Sizing and Design

I. Estimating Take-off Gross Weight, W_TO, Empty Weight, W_E, and Mission Fuel Weight, W_F

Method for Rapid Estimation of W_TO, W_E, W_F

Applicable to:

1. Homebuilt Propeller Driven Aircrafts
2. Single Engine Propeller Driven Airplanes
3. Twin Engine Propeller Driven Airplanes
4. Agricultural Airplanes
5. Business Jets
6. Regional Turbopropeller Driven Aircrafts
7. Transport Jets
8. Military Trainers
9. Fighters
10. Military Patrol, Bomb and Transport Aircrafts
11. Flying Boats, Amphibious and Float Aircrafts
12. Supersonic Cruise Airplanes

Where:

W_OE/OWE is the airplane operating weight, empty

W_F is the mission fuel weight

W_PL is the payload weight

W_{OE =} W_E + W_tfo + W_crew

Where:

W_E = empty weight

W_tfo = weight of all unusable fuel and oil

W_crew = weight of the crew required to operate the airplane

Sometimes,

W_E = W_ME + W_FEQ

Where,

W_ME = manufacturers empty weight

W_FEQ = fixed equipment weight, this includes: avionics equipments, air conditioning equipment, auxiliary power unit (APU), furnishings and interiors, other equipments essential in the operation of the aircraft.

Steps in determining W_TO, W_E, W_F:

1. Determine the mission payload weight, W_PL
2. Guess a likely value of take-off weight, W_TOguess
3. Determine the mission fuel weight W_F
4. Calculate the tentative value for W_OE from: W_{OE tent}= W_TOguess - W_F -W_PL
5. Calculate a tentative value for W_E from: W_{E tent} = W_{OE tent} - W_tfo- W_crew

Note: at this stage W_TO, = 0.05% or more of the take-off weight, is often neglected.

6. Find the allowable value of W_E

7. Compare the values of W_Etent and for W_E as obtained from steps 5 and 6. Next, make and adjust to the value of W_TOguess and repeat steps 3 through 6. Continue this process until the values of W_Etent and W_E agree with each other to within 0.5%.

II. Determination of Mission Payload Weight, W_PL, and Crew Weight, W_crew

Mission Payload Weight, W_PL usually consists of passenger and baggage, cargo, military loads such as ammunitions, bombs, external tanks, pods, etc. For passenger in a commercial airplane, an average weight of 175 lbs per person and 30 lbs of baggage is assumed for short to medium distance flights and 40 lbs baggage weight per passenger for long distance flights.

Crew Weight, W_crew is calculated based on the following considerations:

Commercial:

The crew consists of the cockpit crew and the cabin crew. The number of people in each crew depends on the airplane and its mission. It depends also to the total number of passenger carried. http://www.risingup.com/fars/info/part91-533-FAR.shtml states the minimum cabin crew per passengers. An average of 175 lbs and 30 lbs for baggage is a reasonable assumption for flight crews.

Military:

200 lbs is assumed per crew because extra gear carried.

Note: For part 23 aircrafts where owners are also pilots, it is not unusual to have the crew weight as part of the payload.

III. Guessing a Value of Take-off Weight, W_TOguess

A guess of the value is based on similar airplanes by comparing their mission specifications. If no reasonable comparison can be made, the you have to make a wise guess.

IV. Determination of Mission Fuel Weight, W_F

W_F = W_{F used} + W_{F res}

Where:

W_{F used} = fuel actually used during the mission

W_{F res} = fuel reserve required for the mission . Refer to FAR Part 21 for min. reserves

An Example of a Mission Profile

Important: The fuel – fraction for each phase is defined as the ration of end weight to begin weight.

Phase 1: The Engine starts and warms-up. Begin weight is W_TO. End weight is W₁. The fuel-fraction for this phase is by definition: W₁/ W_TO . Refer to the table below for values.

Phase 2: Taxi. W2/W1

Phase 3: Take-off. W3/W2

Phase 4: Climb to Cruise altitude and accelerate to cruise speed. W3/W4. However, sometimes it is desirable to calculate the value from:

For propeller – driven airplanes:

Note: V_cl is in mph. Refer to table 2.2 for guidance.

For Jet airplanes:

E_cl = (1/C_j)_cl (L/D)_cl ln(W3/W4)

Note: For C_j refer to table 2.2 for guidance.

Phase 5. Cruise. W5/W4. This ratio can also be estimated from Breguet’s Range Equation.

For Propeller- Driven Airplanes (Note: Rcr is in statute miles = 5280ft)

For Jet Airplanes (note: Rcr is in nautical miles = 6076 ft, usually provided in mission specifications)

Phase 6: Loiter. W6/W5

Phase 7: Descent. W7/W6

Phase 8: Landing, Taxi, and Shut-down. W8/W7.

Calculate Mission Fuel-Fraction, M_ff

M_ff = (W₁/W_TO)x_i=1ⁱ⁼⁷(W_i+1/ W_i)

W_Fused can now be calculated…

W_Fused = (1 - M_ff) W_TO

Mission fuel weight, W_F, can now be calculated.

W_F = W_Fused + W_{F res}

Finding the Allowable value given W_TO for W_E

The values of A and B are provided below:

WARNING:

The primary structure to which the data above is based is constructed from metallic materials. If you wish to obtain an estimate of WE for an airplane which is to be made of composite materials, be guided with the following:

1. Determine which airplane components are to be made from composite materials.
2. Determine an average value for Wcomp/ Wmetal for the new airplane. The allowable value for WE from the data above must now be multiplied by Wcomp/Wmetal.

Keep In Mind: Non-primary structures, such as floors, fairings, flaps, control surfaces, and interior furnishings, have been manufactured from composites for several years back. Claims to saving weight relative from the above data should be made with great caution.

Note:

1. The weight reduction factors above should be used when changing from 100% conventional aluminum to 100%composite construction.
2. For lithium-aluminum alloys used in the fuselage, wing, or empennage, a weight reduction of 5 – 10% may be claimed relative to conventional aluminum alloys.

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AE 110: Intro to Aerospace Engineering

Home Work No. 2
Due date: July 11, 2008

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Paper Plane Design and Construction Book
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