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/ Indicative Syllabus Aircraft Aerodynamics – Airfoil lift, drag and moments; Airfoil data; Compressibility correction; Finite wing aerodynamics; Induced drag; High-lift mechanisms. Aircraft Performance – Drag polar; Propulsion characteristics; Tradeoff between thrust availability and performance efficiency; Thrust and power requirements for cruising flight; Altitude effects; Climb and descent performance; Gliding flight; Takeoff and landing; Level turn, pull-up and pull-down. Maneuvering Flight Management – Equations of motion; Small perturbation theory; Flying qualities; Pitching moments of airfoil; Aerodynamic center and trim; Static and dynamic stability; Stability and control Longitudinal and lateral stability; Stalling and spinning; Flight management and guidance computers (FMGC). -- 1 of 3 --
/ Indicative Syllabus Runway planning, analysis and maintenance – Airfield design and planning (runway, taxiway and apron); Aircraft runway length and take-off weights; Runway slope; Obstacles; Bird control; Foreign object debris; Rubber removal; Runway inspection. Airport facility planning and engineering – Airport layout; Design of terminal facilities, baggage handling facilities, freight facilities; Layout planning and optimisation; Ground support equipment and equipment selection; Basic queuing theory and simulation (e.g., simulation of passenger flow for chokepoint analysis). Air traffic flow and capacity management – Ground delay programme (GDP): delay assignment (DAS) mode, general aviation airport programme (GAAP), unified delay program (UDP) mode; peak-hour analysis (design peak hour and forecast); Demand management (flight schedule coordination, congestion pricing, slot auction, etc.); Air traffic management (airspace structure, navigation systems, air traffic control tower); Collaborative decision making; Runway capacity (factors affecting runway capacity, e.g., number of runways, landscape, aircraft mix, wind direction, sequencing of movements, noise considerations); NextGen; Airport CDM. -- 1 of 3 -- Ground manoeuvring and gate planning – Ground operations, ground manoeuvring, gate operations, and terminal servicing; Airport geometry for operating new and existing aeroplane models; Terminal layouts and gate arrangements; Aircraft configuration optimisation.
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus Digital machining Materials and manufacturing of common aircraft engine parts; Working principle and operation of metal removal processes including turning, milling, drilling; Practical appreciation of precision multi-axis machining and coordinate measurement; Sheet-metal fabrication Materials and constructions of common metal airframe structures; Working principle and operation of sheet-metal fabrication processes including bending, drilling, riveting; Practical appreciation of damage removal and bolted repair techniques. Fiber composites fabrication Materials and constructions of common fiber composites airframe components; Working principle and operation of composites fabrication processes including wet-layup, pre-preg layup, autoclave curing; -- 1 of 3 -- Integrated Aviation Engineering Project (170725HW) Practical appreciation of composites damage detection techniques including tap-test, UT A scan, and UT C scan; Practical appreciation of damage removal and bonded repair techniques. Project management Use of aircraft repair manuals and other technical documentations; Quality control and record-keeping practices; Appreciation of computer-aided product data management (PDM). Learning Methodology Group-based integrative-project will be used to enable students to integrate practical skill sets through fabricating and optimising physical products. Examples of physical products are: Airframe structures, cabin installations, aircraft maintenance tools, jigs and gauges, etc. 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. Short lectures, demonstrations, and tutorials will be mixed with hands-on activities to deliver technical contents. The project fabrication work and hands-on practices will be scheduled to intertwine to facilitate reflective observation. Technical handouts will be available on-line for students to familiarise with the technical contents before lesson.
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus 1. Basic Machining Milling; Turning. 2. Sheet-metal Trade Practices Drilling and Riveting; Removal and Installation of Hi-Lok; Removal, Inspection and Installation of Anchor Nut. 3. Composites Trade Practices Composite Repair; Wet-layup process; Repair by wet-layup; Repair by Pre- preg with hot bonder. 4. Material Testing Progression of tensile failure (metal); Progression of tensile failure (composites); Progression of compressive failure; Progression of fatigue crack; Progression of shear failure -- 1 of 3 -- IC381: Appreciation of Aircraft Manufacturing Processes 2 | P a g e 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. Short lectures, demonstrations, and tutorials will be mixed with hands-on activities to deliver technical contents. Technical handouts will be available on-line for students to familiarise with the technical contents before lesson.
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus 1. Avionics Wire connection and Termination Cables and Connectors Identification; ESDS Handling; Removal and Installation of Connector Pin; Cable Printing; Crimping; Continuity, Insulation and Bonding Testing; Fabrication of an Electrical / Electronic product. 2. Welding Trade Practices Welding safety; Gas Metal Arc Welding; Gas Tungsten Arc Welding; Welding visual inspection. 3. NDT Trade Practices -- 1 of 3 -- IC388: Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance Practice Page | 2 Non-destructive Testing; Ultrasonic Tests; Eddy-current Tests; UT Bond-testing; Penetrant Tests; Radiographic Tests. 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. Short lectures, demonstrations, and tutorials will be mixed with hands-on activities to deliver technical contents. Technical handouts will be available on-line for students to familiarise with the technical contents before lesson
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus The topics in the course syllabus cover three major areas: 1. Concept and practice of service-learning (i) Understand the social responsibility (ii) Proper attitude and behaviours in service delivery (iii) Reflection as a tool for learning -- 1 of 7 -- 2 (iv) Ethical issues in service-learning 2. Discipline-specific concepts, issues, and skills (i) Financial, cultural and socioeconomic challenges in aviation and STEM learning of underprivileged students (ii) Aviation-related concepts in Mathematics and Applied Physics (iii) STEM-pilot ground theory material preparation and delivery (iv) Engineering design knowledge in aviation (v) Ergonomics and safety awareness in flight simulator experiences (vi) Understanding and appreciation of basic flight operations and the theorem 3. Project-specific concepts, issues and skills (i) Skills in communicating and facilitating adolescents’ learning (ii) Skills in STEM workshop planning and management (iii) Skills in instructional material development for innovative STEM workshops (iv) Moral and ethical concerns specific to the service project and beneficiaries
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus Airline Schedule Planning - Overview of principles of airline schedule planning and the role of optimization models in the airline business context. Airline Fleet Assignment and Aircraft Routing - Allocate airline fleets according to uncertain passenger demands in a network. Route aircraft in a network by maximizing aircraft utilization. Crew Scheduling - Crew pairing and cost minimization. Crew establishment planning. Crew rostering and constraints. Airline Scheduling and Operations Project - Evaluation of aircraft deployment in uncertain market conditions. Managing large fleets and resources. Teamwork in solving planning and operation problems. Schedule disruptions and recovery management. -- 1 of 3 -- 2
/ Indicative Syllabus A project team consisting normally of three students will be expected to complete an industry-related project or an academic-related project in the field of air transport engineering, which may cover the areas of aircraft maintenance engineering, aircraft design and modification, logistics engineering, flight planning and scheduling, system design and modification. The team of students is expected to go through the following stages of work: • Problem identification -- 1 of 3 -- • Literature review • Methodology of study • Project execution • Report writing • Project presentation
/ Indicative Syllabus General – Contemporary Global Safety Level; Commercial Air Transport; Evolution of Airworthiness Standards; Initial Airworthiness; Continuing Airworthiness; and Airworthiness vs Flight Safety. Air Legislation – ICAO; Chicago Convention; Annexes 1, 6, 7, 8, 16 and 19; EASA Regulation Structure; FAA Regulation Structure; Hong Kong Air Legislation System; Civil Aviation Ordinance (CAP448) and Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995 (CAP448C) Aircraft Documentation, Certification and Requirements- Initial Airworthiness; EASA; EASA Part-21, CS-23, 25,27 and 29; Type Design; Type- Certificates; Type-Certificate Data Sheets; Supplemental Type-Certificates; System Safety
/ Indicative Syllabus Introduction – Mathematical tools for flight mechanics and control, configuration aerodynamics, flight performance, components of an automatic flight control system. Flight Dynamics –Reference frames, aircraft equation of motion, static equilibrium and trim, lift and pitching moment, control force, static longitudinal and lateral stability, linearised equation of motion, longitudinal dynamics, lateral- directional dynamics, maneuvering flight. Aerodynamic Stability and Control – Flying qualities requirements, stability and control derivatives, stability of longitudinal dynamics, stability of lateral- directional dynamics. Flight Control Systems Design and Analysis – Design of a flight control system based on linearised equations of motion, analyse the open loop response of the flight control system, analyse the closed-loop response of the flight control system, analyse the closed-loop stability. -- 1 of 3 -- 2
/ Indicative Syllabus Lectures are used to deliver the fundamental knowledge in relation to various aspects of machine learning, data mining, data analytics, data-driven optimisation and artificial intelligence in airline and airport operations (outcomes a to d). Several laboratories will be made available to equip students with the basic knowledge of data mining, soft computing, optimisation and artificial intelligence in solving aviation engineering problems (outcomes a to c). Given the basic knowledge of data science, a group mini project will be used to help students deepen their knowledge of a specific topic through literature study, methodology study, analysis of data, dissemination of research findings and report writing (outcomes a to d). The subject covers the following topics. -- 1 of 4 -- 2 Machine learning, data mining and artificial intelligence - The topics include the following elements: Supervise and unsupervised learning approach. Descriptive methods, including clustering, association. Predictive methods, including classification and regression. Supervised learning algorithms: Nearest neighbour algorithm, fuzzy logic, gaussian mixture, neural network, linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees, Naïve Bayes, genetic algorithms Unsupervised learning algorithms: associate rules, principal component analysis, gaussian mixture Data-driven optimisation - The topics include the following elements: Basic mathematical formulation and modelling, convex optimisation, data-driven modelling, airline scheduling planning, crew rostering, runway scheduling, gate assignment problem, air logistics transportation problem Optimisation methods and soft computing - The topics include the following elements: Branch and Bound algorithm, heuristics, meta-heuristics, swarm intelligence
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: The topic mainly includes the basic knowledge of machine learning such as conventional classification and regression together with high-level AI, such as convolutional neural network (CNN) for image segmentation. Introduction to Unmanned Autonomous Systems: The topic mainly includes the major existing applications of unmanned autonomous systems, such as UAV and UGV. Meanwhile, the topic will include the basic knowledge of typical unmanned autonomous systems. Optimisation Algorithm to Unmanned Autonomous Systems: The topic mainly includes the optimisation algorithms such as Gauss-Newton used to solve the engineering problems related to unmanned autonomous systems. Sensors for Unmanned Autonomous Systems: The topic mainly introduces the typical sensors applicable to unmanned autonomous systems. The sensors include the light detection and ranging (LiDAR), inertial measurement unit (IMU), and camera. Basic algorithms for sensors-based positioning will be introduced. -- 1 of 3 -- Navigation for Unmanned Autonomous Systems: The topic mainly include positioning and navigation for the unmanned autonomous system using simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM) using LiDAR sensors together with point cloud processing, registration, AI-aided Navigation for Unmanned Autonomous Systems: The topic mainly includes the application of AI in LiDAR SLAM using object detection in unmanned autonomous systems. Case Study (mini-group projects): A design project will be carried out for students to learn the deployment of AI in unmanned autonomous systems through practice.
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus A project team consisting normally of three students will be expected to complete an industry-related project or an academic-related project in the field of air transport engineering, which may cover the areas of, but not limited to the following areas: • Aircraft maintenance routing problem -- 1 of 4 -- • Air traffic control and air traffic flow operations • Airside and landside operations • Airport facility layout and design • Airline fleet operations and management • Crew pairing and rostering problem • Aircraft cabin interior design and modification • Air logistics engineering • Flight route planning and scheduling • Human factors and ergonomics design in aviation system and modification. The team of students is expected to go through the following stages of work: • Problem identification • Literature review • Research methodology • Numerical study, results analysis, and discussion • Project execution • Report writing • Project presentation
/ Indicative Syllabus Cargo operations - Regulations and international standard on cargo operations; Cargo accident investigation and prevention; Cargo, apron, and warehouse operations; Dangerous goods regulations for general cargo; International air law. Air logistics and supply chain informatics - Air logistics, supply chain operations and management; Wireless sensing technologies and temperature sensitive cargo operations; Aviation logistics business intelligence and competition analysis Route profitability - Profitability and route analysis; Tonnes kilometre; Cargo yield. Transportation analytics - Intra-modal transportation and transportation modelling; Air cargo competitor analysis and market research. -- 1 of 3 --
/ Indicative Syllabus Accident response and management – Aviation safety culture; Accident notification processes; Health and safety at the accident site; Aviation accident pathology. Accident investigation – Systematic approach to investigation; Collection of evidence; Data recorder and their analysis; Aviation accident photography; Hazards management on site; Investigative interview techniques. Accident analysis – Human factors in accidents; Fundamental analysis and advanced analytical approaches, such as machine learning and data mining; Developing safety recommendation. Hazard analysis – Hazard analysis methods; Effects of hazard. Hazard control. -- 1 of 3 --
/ Indicative Syllabus Introduction to Composites - Classification and characteristics of composite materials in aircraft. Mechanical behavior of composite materials. Reinforcements. Matrix materials. Green composites Composite Interfaces - Fibre-matrix interfaces. Interfacial properties. Stress transfer through composite interfaces. Lamina Stress-strain Relationships - Lamina and laminate theories. Transformation and prediction of elastic parameters. Load-deformation relationship. Analysis of Continuous Fibre-Reinforced Lamina and Laminates - Macromechanical behaviour of a lamina. Macromechanical behaviour of a laminate. Processing and Fabrication - Structural composites and their processing technology. Manufacture of laminated fibre-reinforced composite materials. Influence of fabrication and environment on properties. -- 1 of 3 -- 2 Failures, Design, and Applications of Composites - Failure theories. Design optimization. Engineering applications of composites. Non-Destructive Testing Techniques for Composites – Visual testing, ultrasonic testing, thermography, radiographic testing, electromagnetic testing, acoustic emission, new trends in structural health monitoring strategies. Laboratory Experiments Typical experiments: 1. Manufacturing of composites 2. Tensile test of composites 3. Inspection of composites 4. Repair of a composite structure
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暂无评分/ Indicative Syllabus Basic Aircraft Turbine Engine Design and Construction Constructional arrangement and operation of turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop. Compressor stall/surge Causes and effects of compressor stall and surge and its prevention. Bearings and Seal Constructional features and principles of operation. Lubricants and Fuel Properties and specifications; Fuel additives; Safety precautions. Lubrication Systems System operation/lay-out and components. Fuel Systems Operation of engine control and fuel metering systems including electronic engine control (FADEC); systems lay-out and components. -- 1 of 4 -- Air Systems Operation of engine air distribution and anti-ice control systems, including internal cooling, sealing and external air services. Starting and Ignition Systems Operation of engine start systems and components; ignition systems and components; maintenance safety requirements Engine Indication Systems Exhaust gas temperature / interstage turbine temperature; engine thrust indication: engine pressure ratio, engine turbine discharge pressure or jet pipe pressure systems; oil pressure and temperature; fuel pressure and flow; engine speed; vibration measurement and indication; torque; power. Power Augmentation Systems Operation and applications; water injection, water methanol; afterburner systems. Turbo-prop Engines Gas coupled/free turbine and gear coupled turbines; reduction gears; integrated engine and propeller controls; overspeed safety devices. Turbo-shaft engines Arrangements, drive systems, reduction gearing, couplings, control systems. Auxiliary power units (APUs) Purpose, operation, protective systems. Powerplant Installation Configuration of firewalls, cowlings, acoustic panels, engine mounts, anti- vibration mounts, hoses, pipes, feeders, connectors, wiring looms, control cables and rods, lifting points and drains. Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation Procedures for starting and ground run-up; interpretation of engine power output and parameters; trend (including oil analysis, vibration and boroscope) monitoring; inspection of engine and components to criteria, tolerances and data specified by engine manufacturer; compressor washing/cleaning; foreign object damage. Engine Storage and Preservation Preservation and depreservation for the engine and accessories / systems. -- 2 of 4 -- Teaching/Learnin g Methodology Lectures are used to deliver the fundamental knowledge in relation to aircraft gas turbine engines (outcomes a to c). Tutorials are used to illustrate the applications of fundamental knowledge to practical situations (outcomes a to c).
/ Indicative Syllabus Disassembly, Inspection, Repair and Assembly Techniques - Types of defects and visual inspection techniques; Corrosion removal,
/ Indicative Syllabus Safety Precautions - Aircraft and Workshop – Aspects of safe working practices including precautions to take when working with electricity, gases especially oxygen, oils and chemicals. Also, instruction in the remedial action to be taken in the event of a fire or another accident with one or more of these hazards including knowledge on extinguishing agents. Workshop Practices - Care of tools, control of tools, use of workshop materials; dimensions, allowances and tolerances, standards of workmanship; calibration of tools and equipment, calibration standards. Tools - Common hand tool types; Common power tool types; Operation and use of precision measuring tools; Lubrication equipment and methods; Operation, function and use of electrical general test equipment. Avionic General Test Equipment - Operation, function and use of avionic general test equipment. Engineering Drawings, Diagrams and Standards - Drawing types and diagrams, their symbols, dimensions, tolerances and projections; Identifying title block information; microfilm, microfiche and computerised presentations; Specification 100 of the Air Transport Association (ATA) of America; -- 1 of 3 -- Aeronautical and other applicable standards including ISO, AN, MS, NAS and MIL; Wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams. Fits and Clearances - Drill sizes for bolt holes, classes of fits; Common system of fits and clearances; Schedule of fits and clearances for aircraft and engines; Limits for bow, twist and wear; standard methods for checking shafts, bearings and other parts. Screw threads - Screw nomenclature; thread forms, dimensions and tolerances for standard threads used in aircraft; measuring screw threads. Locking devices - Tab and spring washers, locking plates, split pins, pal-nuts, wire locking, quick release fasteners, keys, circlips, cotter pins. Pipes and Unions - Identification of, and types of rigid and flexible pipes and their connectors used in aircraft. Standard unions for aircraft hydraulic, fuel, oil, pneumatic and air system pipes; Bending and belling / flaring aircraft pipes; Inspection and testing of aircraft pipes and hoses; Installation and clamping of pipes. Electrical Cables and Connectors - Cable types, construction and characteristics; High tension and co-axial cables; Crimping; Connector types, pins, plugs, sockets, insulators, current and voltage rating, coupling, identification codes. Aircraft Weight and Balance - Centre of gravity / balance limits calculation: use of relevant documents; Preparation of aircraft for weighing; Aircraft weighing. Aircraft Handling and Storage - Aircraft taxiing/towing and associated safety precautions; Aircraft jacking, chocking, securing and associated safety precautions; Aircraft storage methods; Refueling / defuelling procedures; De- icing/anti-icing procedures; Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic ground supplies; Effects of environmental conditions on aircraft handling and operation. Maintenance Procedures - Maintenance planning; Modification procedures; Stores procedures; Certification / release procedures; Interface with aircraft operation; Maintenance inspection / quality control / quality assurance; Additional maintenance procedures; Control of life limited components.
/ Indicative Syllabus Propeller Fundamentals - 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. Propeller Construction - Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal propellers; Blade station, blade face, blade shank, blade back and hub assembly; Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller; propeller/spinner installation. Propeller Pitch Control - Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and electrical/electronic; Feathering and reverse pitch; Overspeed protection. Propeller Design Features - Constant speed operations and logic; Stabilizer offset; Engine axis offset; Power absorption