MR4016 Mechatronics in Aero Systems Syllabus:
MR4016 Mechatronics in Aero Systems Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To learn about the aircraft system and its automation requirements.
2. To learn about various sensors, measurement, actuators, navigation systems and its control of aircraft systems.
3. To learn various actuators and other mechanisms related to aircraft.
4. To understand the stability and control of an aircraft.
5. To learn about GPS and other navigation techniques used in aircraft.
UNIT – I OVERVIEW OF AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING
Aircraft Systems Engineering Overview – Concept Map – The Seven Steps Systems Engineering – Conceptual System Design – Fundamentals – Components of an Airplane – Functions – Motions of a Plane – Components of a Helicopters – Functions Helicopters. Types of Aerial Vehicles – functions – Unmanned aerial vehicles – Quadcopter – Drone – Micro Aerial Vehicles.
UNIT – II SENSORS AND MEASUREMENTS
Sensors – Gyroscope – Rate Gyros – Rate Integration and Free Gyro, Vertical and Directional Gyros, Laser Gyroscopes, Accelerometers. Direct Reading Compass, Classification of Aircraft Instruments – Engine Power and Control Instruments – Measurement of RPM, Manifold Pressure, Torque, Exhaust Gas Temperature, EPR, Fuel Flow, Engine Vibration, Monitoring Air Data Instruments – Airspeed, Altitude, Vertical Speed Indicators. Static Air Temperature, Angle of Attack Measurement – Instrument Displays Panels and Cockpit Layout.
UNIT – III MECHANISMS AND ACTUATORS
Types of Actuation Systems – Linear and Non-Linear Actuation System, Valves, Modelling of Actuation Systems, Flight Control – Landing Gear – Brake Actuation – Servo-Loop Analysis Actuator Design – Testing Methodologies, Performance Testing Equipment’s for Sensors and Actuation Systems
UNIT – IV STABILITY AND CONTROL
Automatic Flight Control Systems – Auto Pilot – Longitudinal – Lateral – Fly-By-Wire Flight and Digital Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Systems – Elements, Architecture, System Design. Longitudinal and Lateral Control Law Design – Back Stepping Algorithm – Active Control Technology
UNIT – V NAVIGATION
Introduction to Navigation – Types – Inertial Navigation Systems – Radio Navigation – Approach and Landing Aids – Ground Controlled Approach System – Surveillance Systems-Radio Altimeter – GPS – Integration of GPS and INS.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon the completion of this course, the students will be able to;
1. Understand the aircraft system and its automation requirements.
2. Understand various sensors, measurement, actuators, navigation systems and its control of aircraft systems.
3. Understand various actuators and other mechanisms related to aircraft.
4. Understand the stability and control of an aircraft.
5. Understand GPS and other navigation techniques used in aircraft.
REFERENCES:
1. AGARD-AG-234, “Active controls aircraft Design”, 1978.
2. Collinson R.P.G, ‗Introduction to Avionics‘, Chapman and Hall, India, 1996.
3. Ian Moir and Allan Seabridge, Aircraft Systems Mechanical, electrical, and avionics subsystems integration, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2009.
4. Jane‘s Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Targets, Jane‘s Information Group; ASIN: 0710612575, 1999.
5. Nelson R.C ‗Flight stability & Automatic Control‘, McGraw Hill, 1989.
6. Pallet, E.H.J. Aircraft Instruments & Integrated systemsǁ, Longman Scientific and Technical, McGraw-Hill, 1992.
7. Robert C. Nelson, Flight Stability and Automatic Control, McGraw-Hill, Inc, 1998.
8. Stevens B.L & Lewis F.L, Aircraft control & simulation‘, John Wiley Sons, New York, 1992.