| Code |
10395
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| Year |
4
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(60H)
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| Scientific area |
Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Entry requirements |
None
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Mode of delivery |
Theory and practice
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Work placements |
Not applicable.
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Learning outcomes |
To introduce the fundamental aspects about rotary wing aircraft. To make the student able to identify and develop solutions, complying with requirements, in the design, development or operations of Helicopters.
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Syllabus |
Chapter 1 Basic Theory
1.1 Rotor aerodynamics in vertical flight and hovering
1.2 Rotor aerodynamics in vertical autorotation
1.3 Rotor aerodynamics in horizontal Flight
1.4 Helicopter performance
1.5 Helicopter Stability and Control
Chapter 2 Helicopter Operation
2.1 Low speed Flight and Takeoffs
2.2 Power Failure
2.3 Safety
Chapter 3 Helicopter Design
3.1 Rotor design
3.2 Reduction gears
3.3 Structure
3.4 Control systems
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Main Bibliography |
Base:
Miguel Silvestre, "Apontamentos da disciplina de helicópteros". UBI, 2017.
Prouty, Raymond W., Helicopter Performance, Stability and Control. Krieger Publishing Company, Florida. 1995.
Johnson, W., Helicopter theory. Dover Publications. 1994.
Prouty, Raymond W., Helicopter Aerodynamics. Rotor Wing International. 1985.
Complementary:
FAA, Rotorcraft Handbook. U.S. Department of Transportation. 2000.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The teaching methodology is based on theoretical-practical classes where: fundamental concepts are presented and
discussed; model implementation, sizing, analysis and optimization exercises are carried out. The teaching-learning assessment (EA) is based on a written test. The written test allows you to judge the demonstrated understanding of the generality of fundamental concepts.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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