| Code |
15243
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| Year |
1
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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 |
-
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Learning outcomes |
LO1. To introduce the fundamental aspects about rotary wing aircraft and other rotary wing devices.
LO2. 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 Take offs
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 |
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.
FAA, Rotorcraft Handbook. U.S. Department of Transportation. 2000
Hitchens, Frank. Propeller aerodynamics: the history, aerodynamics & operation of aircraft propellers. Andrews UK
Limited, 2015.
Spera, D. A. (1994). Wind turbine technology. U.S. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The teaching methodology is based on TP classes where: the fundamental concepts are presented and discussed;
exercises are carried out to implement dimensioning, analysis and optimization models. Outside the classroom, a
group work, guided by the teacher, aims to stimulate the understanding and application of the subject as well as to
develop the capacity for research, interpretation and production of scientific texts. The Group work also promotes an
appropriate posture for team work. The teaching-learning period assessment (AE) is based on a written test and group
work.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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