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/ Indicative Syllabus (Note 2) The subject covers the following topics. Fundamental and the elements of statistical learning – variable types, terminology, statistical decision theory, statistical models. Introduction to model nature and selections in aerospace, aeronautical and aviation engineering – regression, classification, smoothing methods, model
/ Indicative Syllabus Identification of innovative ideas and emerging technologies in green aviation and space economy. Evaluation methods of the innovative solutions, market segment, business potential, market competitiveness, the difficulties of market entrance, methods of distributions channels, financial plan and business proposal planning and preparation; and competency in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Management and organisation for innovation, strategy, structure and processes in the aviation and aerospace industry. Social impact, operational constraints, legal considerations, ethics of innovation and entrepreneurship in the aviation and aerospace industry. Green aviation – sustainable aviation fuel, solid-state battery for aviation, advanced air mobility and automation concepts, blue skies -- 1 of 4 -- 2 and clean aviation energy, flight technology in achieving zero-net carbon emission, sustainable aircraft manufacturing. Space economy – satellites navigation and launchers, orbital debris and CubeSat solutions, earth observation, UAS/UAV, space travel, space exploration, telecommunication and mobile services.
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus 1. The airline industry today - Social and economic impact of air transport - The role of Air Traffic Control System (ATCS) and, from the practical perspective, the selection and implementation of the ATCS to cope with air traffic expansion as well as all challenges encountered - Hub and spoke concept - Aviation business models: premium/legacy carriers and low- cost carriers (LCC) and the pros and cons of each model - Benefits provided to the consumers by each of the models -- 1 of 5 -- 2 - Crisis management 2. Airline Fleet Selection/Fleet Planning - Short range - Medium range - Long range - New aircraft vs Used aircraft - Acquisition vs Leasing - Impact to environment 3. Airline economics - Airline costs: directing operating cost (DOC) and indirect operating cost (IOC) - Productivity measurements: Load Factor/Breakeven load factor Available Seat Kilometres (ASK) Yield Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPK) Cost per Available Seat Kilometres (CASK) Revenue per Available Seat Kilometres (RASK) - Fuel and currency hedging 4. Major stakeholders responsible for air safety - International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) - Authority (including FAA, EASA, Hong Kong Airport Authority, Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong Flight Information Region (HKFIR) and its relationship with other neighouring FIRs etc.) - International Air Transport Association (IATA) - Airlines - Suppliers/ Maintenance Repair Organisations - Other peripheral aviation organizations: ramp services, etc 5. Basic aerodynamics/fluid mechanics - Fluid statics/dynamics: fluid pressure, pressure-height relation, buoyancy, properties of fluids, streamlines, viscosity, effects of compressibility on fluids, specific gravity and density - Heat transfer: convection, radiation and conduction - Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag; - Generation of lift; Bernoulli’s Theorem and venturi effect - Operation and effect of: roll control: ailerons and spoilers; pitch control: elevators, stabilators and variable incidence stabilisers; yaw control, rudder limiters; - High lift devices, slots, slats, flaps, flaperons; - Drag inducing devices, spoilers, lift dumpers, speed brakes; 6. Flight Simulator experience or local industrial visits -- 2 of 5 -- 3
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus 1. The airline industry today - Social and economic impact of air transport - The role of Air Traffic Control System (ATCS) and, from the practical perspective, the selection and implementation of the ATCS to cope with air traffic expansion as well as all challenges encountered - Hub and spoke concept - Aviation business models: premium/legacy carriers and low-cost carriers (LCC) and the pros and cons of each model - Benefits provided to the consumers by each of the models - Crisis management 2. Airline Fleet Selection/Fleet Planning - Short range - Medium range - Long range - New aircraft vs Used aircraft - Acquisition vs Leasing - Impact to environment 3. Airline economics - Airline costs: directing operating cost (DOC) and indirect operating cost (IOC) - Productivity measurements: Load Factor/Breakeven load factor Available Seat Kilometres (ASK) Yield Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPK) Cost per Available Seat Kilometres (CASK) Revenue per Available Seat Kilometres (RASK) - Fuel and currency hedging 4. Major stakeholders responsible for air safety - International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) - Authority (including FAA, EASA, Hong Kong Airport Authority, Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong Flight Information Region (HKFIR) and its relationship with other neighouring FIRs etc.) - International Air Transport Association (IATA) - Airlines - Suppliers/ Maintenance Repair Organisations - Other peripheral aviation organizations: ramp services, etc 5. Basic aerodynamics/fluid mechanics - Fluid statics/dynamics: fluid pressure, pressure-height relation, buoyancy, properties of fluids, streamlines, viscosity, effects of compressibility on fluids, specific gravity and density - Heat transfer: convection, radiation and conduction - Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag; - Generation of lift; Bernoulli’s Theorem and venturi effect - Operation and effect of: -- 2 of 6 -- 3 roll control: ailerons and spoilers; pitch control: elevators, stabilators and variable incidence stabilisers; yaw control, rudder limiters; - High lift devices, slots, slats, flaps, flaperons; - Drag inducing devices, spoilers, lift dumpers, speed brakes; 6. Flight Simulator experience or local industrial visits
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus This class introduces the basics of aeronautics and astronautics through applied physics, hands-on activities, and real-world examples. Students will be exposed to the history and challenges of aeronautics and astronautics. (3 lectures) Introduction: History of aerospace, atmosphere, classification of aerospace vehicles, basic components of aircrafts and spacecraft, vehicle control surfaces and systems, introduction to aerospace sector, major aerospace industry and manufacturers. Flight Principle: Significance of speed of sound, standard atmosphere, Bernoulli’s principle, aerodynamic forces acting on aircrafts and spacecraft, aerofoil nomenclature, pressure and velocity distribution, aerodynamic forces, generation of lift and drag, supersonic effects, aerodynamic centre, aspect ratio, centre of pressure, centre of gravity. (2 lectures) Aerospace Propulsion: Propulsion systems, classifications of propulsion system, location and principle of operation. Basic principle of aircraft and spacecraft thrust production, Brayton cycle and Humphrey cycle, jet engines, propeller engines, rocket engines, Ramjet and Scramjet. (2 lectures) Spacecraft structural, mechanical, and thermal design: Fundamentals of aerospace structures; aerospace materials; understanding of structural failure modes. External and internal loads in aerospace structures; strength of mechanical components with emphasis on failure and fatigue design. Thermal protections from extremely high and cold temperatures; thermal cycling from moving through sunlight and shadow. (4 lectures) Launch vehicles and Satellites: Launch vehicle dynamics, basic orbital mechanics, history of satellite engineering, satellite applications and orbits, GMAT software, satellite subsystems, space debris removal, mission design philosophy, space environment, closed-loop problem solving management, environmental tests. (2 lectures): Perception for unmanned autonomous systems Mars and Lunar explorations; Control for unmanned autonomous systems Mars and Lunar explorations; Future challenges in aerospace engineering; Introduction for unmanned autonomous systems (UAS) Mars and Lunar explorations. -- 2 of 5 -- 3
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus This class introduces the basics of aeronautics and astronautics through applied physics, hands-on activities, and real-world examples. Students will be exposed to the history and challenges of aeronautics and astronautics. Introduction: History of aerospace, atmosphere, classification of aerospace vehicles, basic components of aircrafts and spacecraft, vehicle control surfaces and systems, introduction to aerospace sector, major aerospace industry and manufacturers. Flight Principle: Significance of speed of sound, standard atmosphere, Bernoulli’s principle, aerodynamic forces acting on aircrafts and spacecraft, aerofoil nomenclature, pressure and velocity distribution, aerodynamic forces, generation of lift and drag, supersonic effects, aerodynamic center, aspect ratio, center of pressure, center of gravity. Aerospace Propulsion: Propulsion systems, classifications of propulsion system, location and principle of operation. Basic principle of aircraft and spacecraft thrust production, Brayton cycle and Humphrey cycle, jet engines, propeller engines, rocket engines, Ramjet and Scramjet. Spacecraft mechanical, structural, and thermal design: Fundamentals of aerospace structures, aerospace materials, understanding of structural failure modes, external and internal loads in aerospace structures, strength of mechanical components with emphasis on failure and fatigue design, thermal protections from extremely high and cold temperatures, thermal cycling from moving through sunlight and shadow. Launch vehicles and Satellite engineering: Basic orbital mechanics, history of satellite engineering, satellite applications and orbits, GMAT software, satellite subsystems, space debris removal, mission design philosophy, space environment, closed-loop problem solving management, environmental tests. Space robotics: Perception for unmanned autonomous systems, robotic systems for Mars and Lunar explorations, control for unmanned autonomous systems, future challenges in aerospace engineering. -- 2 of 4 -- 3
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus This class introduces the basics of aeronautics and astronautics through applied physics, hands-on activities, and real-world examples. Students will be exposed to the history and challenges of aeronautics and astronautics. Introduction: History of aerospace, atmosphere, classification of aerospace vehicles, basic components of aircrafts and spacecraft, vehicle control surfaces and systems, introduction to aerospace sector, major aerospace industry and manufacturers. Flight Principle: Significance of speed of sound, standard atmosphere, Bernoulli’s principle, aerodynamic forces acting on aircrafts and spacecraft, aerofoil nomenclature, pressure and velocity distribution, aerodynamic forces, generation of lift and drag, supersonic effects, aerodynamic centre, aspect ratio, centre of pressure, centre of gravity. Aerospace Propulsion: Propulsion systems, classifications of propulsion system, location and principle of operation. Basic principle of aircraft and spacecraft thrust production, Brayton cycle and Humphrey cycle, jet engines, propeller engines, rocket engines, Ramjet and Scramjet. Spacecraft structural, mechanical, and thermal design: Fundamentals of aerospace structures; aerospace materials; understanding of structural failure modes. External and internal loads in aerospace structures; strength of mechanical components with emphasis on failure and fatigue design. Thermal protections from extremely high and cold temperatures; thermal cycling from moving through sunlight and shadow. Launch vehicles and Satellites: Launch vehicle dynamics, basic orbital mechanics, history of satellite engineering, satellite applications and orbits, GMAT software, satellite subsystems, space debris removal, mission design philosophy, space environment, closed-loop problem solving management, environmental tests. Perception for unmanned autonomous systems Mars and Lunar explorations; Control for unmanned autonomous systems Mars and Lunar explorations; Future challenges in aerospace engineering; Introduction for unmanned autonomous systems (UAS) Mars and Lunar explorations. -- 2 of 5 -- 3
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus Aircraft Control Systems – Principles of flight control, flight control surfaces (primary and secondary flight control), including ailerons, elevators, rudders, high lift devices, trim tabs, etc., flight control linkage systems, artificial feel systems, flight control actuation, etc. Landing Gear Systems – Construction, shock absorbing; Extension and retraction systems: normal and emergency; Indications and warning; Wheels, brakes, antiskid and auto braking; Tires; Steering; Air-ground sensing. Engine Systems – Principles of different types of engines, including turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft and turbo-prop engines; Engine coating structures; Engine constructions, including types and basic performance of Inlet, compressors, combustion section, turbine section and exhaust; Engine operation procedures; Engine performance. Fuel Systems – Characteristics of aircraft fuel systems; Aviation fuel; Fuel system components. Aircraft mass and payload. System lay-out; Fuel tanks; Supply systems; Fuel system operation modes. Hydraulic Systems – Hydrostatics; Flight control and utility functions, including emergency power sources, landing-gear system, braking and anti-skid; Hydraulic system components, including actuator, reservoir, piping, valve, pumps, filters; Hydraulic fluids; Power distribution. Electrical Systems – Characteristics of civil aircraft electrical system; Electrical load; power generation, including batteries, AC and DC power generations, emergency power generation; Power generation control, Inverters, transformers and rectifiers; Power distribution; Circuit protection; External / Ground power. Atmospheric Condition – Properties of air; The Earth’s atmosphere; Definitions of different altitudes; Standard atmosphere; Atmospheric wind and turbulence. -- 1 of 3 -- Pneumatic Systems – Pneumatic system and components, including air supply, pressure regulation, air control, actuators; Pneumatic system used as actuators; Bleed air system, e.g., operation of engine air distribution and anti-ice control systems, including internal cooling, sealing and external air services; Pitot-static systems. Environmental Control Systems – The need for cabin and equipment conditioning; Air conditioning system, including heating, cooling, humidity control; Air cycle and vapour cycle machines; Pressurization systems; Cabin noise; Anti-g system; Anti-icing, de-icing, rain dispersal, demisting systems; Emergency system – Warning systems; Fire and smoke detection and warning systems; Emergency power source; Explosion suppression; Emergency oxygen; Passenger evacuation and crew escape; Crash recorder; Emergency landing. Propeller – Fundamentals of Blade element theory. High / low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed; Propeller slip; Aerodynamic, centrifugal, and thrust forces; Torque; Relative airflow on blade angle of attack; Vibration and resonance; Speed control and pitch change methods.
/ Indicative Syllabus Airline Organisation – Air Operator’s Certificate; Route planning. Airline operations; Flight operations; Aviation security training. Airport Operations – Overview of airport planning and operations; Passenger and cargo terminal operations; Maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems: Safety management on airport operations. Operations and development of airport facilities; Role of air traffic controls; Aviation security and runway system design; Take-off and landing separation minima; Reduced vertical separation minima. Aviation and the Environment – Environmental impacts of aviation; aircraft emissions and noise; HK CAD noise abatement departure and noise mitigating measures. International Associations – International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO); Airport Council International (ACI); International Air Transport Association (IATA). -- 1 of 3 --
/ Indicative Syllabus Basic law: Circuit elements; Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL); Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL); Ohm’s Law; series and parallel circuits Semiconductor: Intrinsic semiconductor, p-type semiconductor, n-type semiconductor. Diode and circuits : Formation of PN junction, the working principle of diode and its basic circuits. Transistor and circuits: the current amplification effect of BJT; carrier motion analysis in BJT. Logical operation and circuits: basic logic operation and devices, Combinational logic operation and circuits, Sequential logic operation and circuits Other basic electronic circuits: Filter, ADC, Decoder, Counter and etc. -- 1 of 3 --
/ Indicative Syllabus Syllabus: 1. (TM8059) Engineering Drawing and CAD 1.1. Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing and CAD Principles of orthographic projection; sectioning; dimensioning; sketching; general tolerances; conventional representation of screw threads and fasteners; types of drawings including part drawing and assembly drawing. Introduction to CAD; features of 2D CAD system (layer; draw; modify; block & attributes; standard library); techniques for the creation of titleblock; setup of 2D plotting; general concepts on 3D computer modeling; parametric feature based solid modeling; construction and detailing of solid features; solid model modification and its limitations; concepts of assembly modeling including bottom up and top down approaches for the generation of parts, subassemblies, and final assembly; virtual validation and simulation, generation of 2D drawings from 3D parts and assemblies; drawing annotation including dimensioning, tolerancing, and part list. 1.2. Electrical Drawing Wiring diagram and wiring table for electronic and electrical installation, functional representation of circuit, system block diagram, electrical and electronic device symbols and layout, architectural wiring diagram with reference to the architectural symbols for electrical drawings in Hong Kong and international standards. 2. (TM2009) Industrial Safety 2.1. Safety Management: Overview, essential elements of safety management, safety training, accident management, and emergency procedures. 2.2. Safety Law: F&IU Ordinance and principal regulations, OSH Ordinance and principal regulations. 2.3. Occupational Hygiene and Environmental Safety: Noise hazard and control; dust hazard and control; ergonomics of manual handling. 2.4. Safety Technology: Mechanical lifting, fire prevention, dangerous substances and chemical safety, machinery hazards and guarding, electrical safety, first aid, job safety analysis, fault tree analysis, personal protective equipment. 3. (TM1116) Electronic Product Safety Test and Practice 3.1 Use of basic electronic test instruments, current and voltage measurements, waveform measurement, power supply and signal -- 2 of 5 -- AAE2101/IC2105: Engineering Communication and Fundamentals (190718LTC) Page | 3 sources; 3.2 Electronic product safety test method; High Voltage Isolation Test, Insulation Resistance Test, Continuity Test, Leakage Current Measurement, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Test. 4. (TM0510) Basic Mechatronic Practice 4.1. Definitions of mechatronics; design and operation of typical mechatronic systems; appreciation of measurement system, actuator system, motor drives, mechanical drives, gear train and linkage, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, signal conditioning, and human-machine interfaces. 4.2. Integration of system components using appropriate controller hardware and software such as PLC, PAC, and Microcontroller system; use of simulation software packages for pneumatic and hydraulic circuit design. One of the followings as decided by hosting programme 5. (TM3014) Basic Scientific Computing with MATLAB 5.1. Overview to scientific computering; introduction to MATLAB; interactive calculations, random number generators, variables, vectors, matrices and string; mathematical operations, polynomial operation, data analysis and curve fitting, file I/O functions. Basic 2D and 3D plots. 5.2. M-file programming & debugging; scripts, functions, logic operations, flow control, introduction to graphical user interface. 6. (TM3300) Basic Scientific Computing with Python 6.1. Basic data structures and data operations; script programming and debugging; logic operations, flow control and graphical user interfaces. 6.2. Use of functions and popular Python packages, such as Numpy, Panda and Matplotlib. 6.3. Data visualization by using graphics packages; such as basic plotting, formatting, 2D and 3D plots and modifying colormap. Learning Methodology The teaching and learning methods include lectures, workshop tutorials, and practical works. The lectures are aimed at providing students with an overall and concrete background knowledge required for understanding key issues in engineering communication, use of standard engineering components and systems, and importance of industrial safety. The workshop tutorials are aimed at enhancing students’ in-depth knowledge and ability in applying the knowledge and skills to complete specific tasks. The practical works aim at facilitating students to review the diverse topics covered in this course and perform active learning with research, practice, questioning, and problem solving in a unified activity. -- 3 of 5 -- AAE2101/IC2105: Engineering Communication and Fundamentals (190718LTC) Page | 4
/ Indicative Syllabus 1. Workshop Safety Use of fire extinguishers; Use of respirators; Use of fall protection and fall arrest equipment. 2. Use of Hand Tools Use of Hand Tools in Bench Fitting; Use of Marking out Tool; Use of Measuring Instruments; Use of Hand Tools in Aircraft Maintenance; Torque loading technique; Bench Fitting; Fabrication of a Part. 3. Engineering Drawing Read and draw orthographic sketches; Read and draw isometric sketches; Read and draw layers, block, attributes; Read and draw sectional view; Read and specify dimensional tolerances; Read and -- 1 of 3 -- IC2133: Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance Fundamentals Page | 2 draw treads and fasteners; Draw 3D solid components; Read and draw assemblies; Read and draw electrcial circuits and components. 4. Electronic Safety Test and Practice Avionics General Test Equipment; Soldering. Learning Methodology Workshop-based hands-on activities will be used for students to appreciate the principles and operations of common aircraft manufacturing technologies, and to acquire essential practical skills for them to carry out project tasks. On-demand demonstrations and tutorials will be provided to support students having difficulties in their hands-on activities. Technical handouts will be available on-line for students to familiarise with the technical contents.
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus Introduction to Aerodynamics - Aerodynamic variables, forces and moments. Fundamental Principles and Equations - Control volumes and fluid elements; Substantial derivative; Reynolds transport theorem; Continuity equation; Momentum equation; Energy equation; Euler’s equation. Dimensional Analysis - Buckingham Pi theorem; Flow similarity; Dimensionless numbers: Mach, Reynolds, Prandtl, and Froude numbers. Inviscid, Incompressible Flow - Bernoulli equation; Flow in a duct – Venturi and low- speed wind tunnel; Pitot tube measurement of airspeed; Irrotational flow; Circulation; Stream function and velocity potential; Laplace equation and elementary solutions – uniform flow, source, sink, doublet, non-lifting and lifting flow over cylinder, vortex flow; Kutta-Joukowski theorem on circulation and lift. Incompressible Flow over Airfoils - Airfoil nomenclature and characteristics; Kutta condition; Circulation and lift; Kelvin’s circulation theorem and starting vortex; Thin airfoil theory; Viscous airfoil drag. Incompressible Flow over Finite Wings - Downwash and induced drag; Vortex system on finite wing; Laws on vortex motion; Prandtl’s lifting-line theory. Inviscid, Compressible Flow - Normal shock relations; Area-velocity relation; Oblique shock relations; Prandtl-Meyer expansion waves; Linearized flow; Prandtl-Glauert rule; Critical Mach number; Supercritical airfoil. -- 1 of 3 -- 2
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus Characteristics of Aircraft Structures – Aircraft structural elements. Wing, fuselage, tail and landing gear. Riveting, fastener and adhesive joint. Aircraft Structural Analysis – Typical loadings applied on aircrafts. Bending, shear, torsion of thin-wall structures. Structural idealization. Practical stress analysis of wings and fuselages under combined loading. Fundamentals of Aircraft Materials – Material fundamentals. Metallic alloys and their heat treatment. Composites. Failure Criteria for Isotropic Materials – Strength criteria for brittle materials. Yield criteria for ductile materials. Stress concentration. Fatigue. Fracture. Stability of beams under transverse and axial loads. Fundamentals of Aircraft Composites – Mechanical behaviors of composite materials. Processing and fabrication techniques for aircraft composites. -- 1 of 3 --
/ Indicative Syllabus Introduction to propulsion – Brief history of propulsion, aircraft piston engine, propeller, turbojet engine, aircraft gas turbine engines (turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft), performance parameters of turbofan engines, other air- breathing engines, rockets Thermodynamics – System and its properties, measurement diagnostics, first law of thermodynamics, forms of work and heat interactions, ideal gas law, internal energy, enthalpy, specific heat capacities, mass conservation and momentum conservation for steady flow process, the second law of thermodynamics, entropy, heat engines, gas power cycles (Carnot cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, Brayton cycle). Compressible flows – Speed of sound, Mach number, stagnation properties, critical properties, nozzle flow, shock waves, measurement diagnostics and flow visualization Aircraft engine subsystems – Nacelle, inlet, nozzle, fan, compressor, turbine, combustor, afterburner, fluid system (air, oil, and fuel), control system, engine test and maintenance, engine start. Engine performance parameters, parametric cycle analysis, and component performance - turbojet, turbojet with afterburner, turbofan, turboprop, and turbo- shaft engines. -- 1 of 3 --
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus Dynamic Responses of First-Order and Second-Order Systems - Mathematical modeling of dynamic systems (elements or interconnection of elements) by differential equations, critical parameters of first-order and second-order systems, system response analysis due to step, ramp and impulse inputs using Laplace transform. Frequency Response of First-Order and Second-Order Systems - Harmonic response, root locus, Bode diagrams, frequency domain specifications, frequency response applications, Nyquist criterion and Nyquist plots. Fundamental Methods of Feedback Control - Analysis of open-loop and closed- loop systems, transfer functions, block diagrams, time-domain specifications, time- domain analysis of control systems, system stability, Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion. Basic Feedback Controller- Automatic controllers, P, PD, PID controllers, Steady -- 1 of 3 -- 2 state error.
/ Indicative Syllabus Introduction - Safety. Product and Service Quality. Reliability. Assurance. Compliance. Total Care: Airlines; airports, air traffic control, MRO, OEM and stakeholders. Aviation Errors and violations - Accident and incident investigation models; Maintenance error decision models; Root cause analysis. Certification and Compliance - Roles of aviation authorities and administrations. Important certificates and specifications in aviation industry. Documentation and Implementation. Auditing. Non-Compliance and Follow up. Reliability Concepts and applications - Failures. Failure rate. MTBF. Reliability distributions. Series and parallel redundancy. Imperfect maintenance. Reliability
/ Indicative Syllabus Fundamentals of thermodynamics – Basic concepts, including systems, state, processes, equilibrium, thermodynamic cycle; equation of state; First law of thermodynamics, application to closed system; Second law of thermodynamics, concepts of heat engine, refrigerator; Reversible and irreversible systems; Entropy; Entropy of substance. Heat transfer mechanisms – Heat conduction; Convection; Boundary-layer flow; Thermal radiation; Radiative properties; Thermal resistance of parallel walls and cylindrical walls. Kinematic of fluid motion – Properties of fluids; Streamlines, streaklines, and pathlines; Eulerian and Lagrangian descriptions; Material derivative; Reynolds transport theorem; Velocity, vorticity, and strain. Control volume analysis – Mass conservation; Momentum analysis; Energy analysis. Fluid governing equations – Continuity equation, stream function; Momentum equations, stress tensor, constitutive equations, Navier-Stokes equations, Euler equations; Energy equation. Fluid Statics – Fluid pressure; Pascal’s law and pressure-height relation; Hydrostatic forces on submerged objects; Buoyancy. Fluid dynamics analysis – Bernoulli’s equation; Potential flow, elementary solutions, flow around cylinder, Kutta-Joukowski theorem; Couette flow; Pipe flows – Pipe flow characteristics; Viscosity; Reynolds number; Poiseuille flow; Friction factor; Minor loss. -- 1 of 3 -- External flows – Lift and drag; drag classification, bluff body and streamlined body; boundary layer; flow separation; Drag of flow passing flat plate; Drag of flow around cylinder. Forced heat convection – Nusselt number; Thermal boundary layer, Prandtl number; Force heat convection characteristics for flow passing flat plates, cylinders and spheres; Thermal analysis in circular pipes.
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus Convexity – affine and convex sets; hyperplanes; convex functions and its properties; conjugate function, quasiconvex functions, log-concave and log- convex functions; convexity with respect to generalised inequalities. Linear programming and convex optimisation problem – Basic properties of linear programme; fundamental theorem of linear programming; simplex method; duality and the duality theorem; sensitivity and complementary slackness. Constrained minimisation/maximisation – hyperplanes; extreme points; primal methods, dual and cutting plane methods; primal-dual methods. Air transport operations and its application – Convex optimisation and optimisation methods in aviation engineering problems; critical path method and resource planning in air transport operations; air logistics transportation problem and optimisation; exact methods, heuristics; and computational analytics methods and the applications in air transport engineering. -- 1 of 3 --
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus Airline business environment – Policy and regulations in the airline business, market structure and competition; benefits and environmental impacts of air transport; characteristics and risks in the airline industry. Airline financial management – Airline pricing and revenue management; airport slot coordination, policy, and regulation; aircraft leasing and financial operations. Airline operations and management – Airline demand forecasting and analyses, Airline fleet management, airline route planning, Airline competitions and market analyses; regulations in airline operation; Airline ground service management; Human resource management: crew pairing, and rostering management. -- 1 of 3 --
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