This is a two-day courses. As modeling and simulation (M&S) is penetrating the aerospace sciences at
all levels, this two-day course will introduce you to the difficult subject of
modeling aerospace vehicles in six degrees of freedom (6 DoF). Starting
with the modern approach of tensors, the equations of motion are derived
and, after introducing coordinate systems, they are expressed in matrices
for compact computer programming. Aircraft and missile prototypes will
exemplify 6 DoF aerodynamic modeling, rocket and turbojet propulsion,
actuating systems, autopilots, guidance, and seekers. These subsystems will
be integrated step by step into full-up simulations. For demonstrations,
typical fly-out trajectories will be run and projected on the screen. The
provided source code and plotting programs lets you duplicate the
trajectories on your PC (requires FORTRAN or C++ compiler). With the
supplied textbook "Modeling and Simulation of Aerospace Vehicle
Dynamics", a complete set of notes, the CADAC-Studio CD with the eight
prototype simulations, plotting and analysis tools you can build your own 6
DoF aerospace simulations.
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Tuition:
Instructor:
Instructor:
Dr. Peter Zipfel has been an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Florida since 1978. He has taught courses in flight dynamics of missiles and aircraft, guidance
and control, modeling and simulation with FORTRAN and C++. His 45 years of
M&S experience was acquired at the German Helicopter Institute, the U.S. Army and
Air Force. He is an AIAA Associate Fellow, serves on the AIAA Publication
Committee and the AIAA Professional Education Committee, and is a distinguished
international lecturer.
His most recent publications are all related to aerospace modeling and simulation:
“Building Aerospace Simulations in C++”, 2008; “Fundamentals of 6 DoF Aerospace
Vehicle Simulation and Analysis in FORTRAN and C++”, 2004; and “Advanced 6
DoF Aerospace Vehicle Simulation and Analysis in C++”, 2006, all published by
AIAA.
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Who Should Attend:
This course is valuable for engineers tasked to employ, modify or develop detailed
aerospace vehicle simulations and to conduct performance evaluations. Some
familiarity with vehicle dynamics and control is assumed, but no prior knowledge of
simulations is required.
Key Topics:
- Introduction to modeling with tensors
- Kinematics and dynamics of 6 DoF aerospace vehicles
- Integration of aircraft and missile subsystems: Aerodynamics, propulsion, actuators,
autopilots, guidance, seekers and navigation
- Demonstration of aircraft and missile 6DoF simulations in FORTRAN and C++
- Instructions for building your own 6 DoF simulations
Course Outline:
Concepts in Modeling with Tensors
Definitions, the M&S pyramid
Matrices, Vectors, and Tensors
Invariant modeling with tensors
Definition of frames and coordinate systems
Coordinate Systems
Heliocentric, inertial, geographic coordinate systems
Body, wind, flight path coordinate systems
Kinematics of Flight Mechanics
Rotational time derivative
Euler transformation
Equations of Motion of Aircraft and Missiles
Newton’s translational equations
Euler’s attitude equations
Aerodynamics of Aircraft and Missiles
Aircraft aerodynamics in body coordinates
Missile aerodynamics in aeroballistic coordinates
Propulsion
Rocket, turbojet and combined cycle propulsion
Autopilots for Aircraft and Missiles
Roll and heading autopilots
Attitude autopilots
Acceleration autopilots
Seekers for Missiles
Radar and IR sensors
Guidance and Navigation
Line guidance, proportional navigation
Optimal guidance laws
Full-up Aircraft Simulation in FORTRAN and C++
Full-up Missile Simulation in FORTRAN and C++
Conduct Of Course:
- This two day course is composed of twelve modules
- Each module consists of one hour lecture and computer demonstrations
- Participants may bring an IBM compatible laptop with Microsoft Visual C++
2005 or 2008 installed (free download) or Visual FORTRAN 6.1 or later
(currently sold by Intel). Computers may be used to duplicate instructor’s
presentations, but time does not permit detailed hands-on instructions.
- Instructor supplies all simulation and plotting software on CD-ROM.
Tuition:
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