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AA 47SI: Why Go To Space?

Why do we spend billions of dollars exploring space? What can modern policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industrialists do to help us achieve our goals beyond planet Earth? Whether it is the object of exploration, science, civilization, or conquest, few domains have captured the imagination of a species like space. This course is an introduction to space policy issues, with an emphasis on the modern United States. We will present a historical overview of space programs from all around the world, and then spend the last five weeks discussing present policy issues, through lectures and guest speakers from NASA, the Department of Defense, new and legacy space industry companies, and more. Students will present on one issue that piques their interest, selecting from various domains including commercial concerns, military questions, and geopolitical considerations.
Terms: Win | Units: 1
Instructors: ; Kochenderfer, M. (PI); Teisberg, T. (GP)

AA 190: Directed Research and Writing in Aero/Astro

For undergraduates. Experimental or theoretical work under faculty direction, and emphasizing development of research and communication skills. Written report(s) and letter grade required; if this is not appropriate, enroll in 199. Consult faculty in area of interest for appropriate topics, involving one of the graduate research groups or other special projects. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of student services manager and instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 3-5 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Alonso, J. (PI); Bloom, E. (PI); Boyd, S. (PI); Bradshaw, P. (PI); Bryson, A. (PI); Cannon, R. (PI); Cantwell, B. (PI); Cappelli, M. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Christensen, R. (PI); D'Amico, S. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); DeBra, D. (PI); Durbin, P. (PI); Eaton, J. (PI); Elschot, S. (PI); Enge, P. (PI); Everitt, C. (PI); Farhat, C. (PI); Franklin, G. (PI); Fraser-Smith, A. (PI); Hanson, R. (PI); Hesselink, L. (PI); Hubbard, G. (PI); Hughes, T. (PI); Jameson, A. (PI); Kalman, A. (PI); Kane, T. (PI); Kenny, T. (PI); Khatib, O. (PI); Khuri-Yakub, B. (PI); Kochenderfer, M. (PI); Kroo, I. (PI); Lall, S. (PI); Latombe, J. (PI); Lele, S. (PI); Lentink, D. (PI); MacCormack, R. (PI); Moin, P. (PI); Okamura, A. (PI); Parkinson, B. (PI); Pavone, M. (PI); Powell, J. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Pulliam, T. (PI); Rock, S. (PI); Sanger, T. (PI); Schwager, M. (PI); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Sturrock, P. (PI); Tomlin, C. (PI); Tsai, S. (PI); West, M. (PI); Widrow, B. (PI)

AA 199: Independent Study in Aero/Astro

Directed reading, lab, or theoretical work for undergraduate students. Consult faculty in area of interest for appropriate topics involving one of the graduate research groups or other special projects. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-5 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Alonso, J. (PI); Bloom, E. (PI); Boyd, S. (PI); Bradshaw, P. (PI); Bryson, A. (PI); Cannon, R. (PI); Cantwell, B. (PI); Cappelli, M. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Christensen, R. (PI); D'Amico, S. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); DeBra, D. (PI); Durbin, P. (PI); Eaton, J. (PI); Elschot, S. (PI); Enge, P. (PI); Farhat, C. (PI); Franklin, G. (PI); Fraser-Smith, A. (PI); Hanson, R. (PI); Hesselink, L. (PI); Hubbard, G. (PI); Hughes, T. (PI); Jameson, A. (PI); Kalman, A. (PI); Kane, T. (PI); Kenny, T. (PI); Khatib, O. (PI); Khuri-Yakub, B. (PI); Kochenderfer, M. (PI); Kroo, I. (PI); Lall, S. (PI); Latombe, J. (PI); Lele, S. (PI); Lentink, D. (PI); MacCormack, R. (PI); Moin, P. (PI); Okamura, A. (PI); Parkinson, B. (PI); Pavone, M. (PI); Powell, J. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Pulliam, T. (PI); Rock, S. (PI); Sanger, T. (PI); Schwager, M. (PI); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Sturrock, P. (PI); Tomlin, C. (PI); Tsai, S. (PI); West, M. (PI); Widrow, B. (PI)

AA 200: Applied Aerodynamics

Analytical and numerical techniques for the aerodynamic analysis of aircraft, focusing on airfoil theory, finite wing theory, far-field and Trefftz-plane analysis, two-dimensional laminar and turbulent boundary layers in airfoil analysis, laminar-to-turbulent transition, compressibility effects, and similarity rules. Biweekly assignments require MATLAB or a suitable programming language. Prerequisite: undergraduate courses in basic fluid mechanics and applied aerodynamics, AA 210A.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Alonso, J. (PI); Munguia, B. (TA); del Rosario, Z. (TA)

AA 212: Advanced Feedback Control Design

Analysis and design techniques for multivariable feedback systems. Loop shaping and limitations of performance. Structural properties of multi-input, multi-output linear time-invariant systems. Study of the stability and robustness of feedback loops. Approaches for optimal and robust feedback control design, chiefly H2, H-infinity, and mu synthesis. Use of computer-aided design with MATLAB. Prerequisite: ENGR 205. Recommended: Linear algebra (EE 263 or equivalent).
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Pavone, M. (PI); Starek, J. (TA)

AA 214B: Numerical Methods for Compressible Flows

For M.S.-level graduate students. Covers the hierarchy of mathematical models for compressible flows. Introduction to finite difference, finite volume, and finite element methods for their computation. Ideal potential flow; transonic potential flow; Euler equations; Navier-Stokes equations; representative model problems; shocks, expansions, and contact discontinuities; treatment of boundary conditions; time and pseudo-time integration schemes. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of linear algebra and ODEs (CME 206 or equivalent).
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Farhat, C. (PI); Hills, S. (TA)

AA 215A: Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CME 215A)

High resolution schemes for capturing shock waves and contact discontinuities; upwinding and artificial diffusion; LED and TVD concepts; alternative flow splittings; numerical shock structure. Discretization of Euler and Navier Stokes equations on unstructured meshes; the relationship between finite volume and finite element methods. Time discretization; explicit and implicit schemes; acceleration of steady state calculations; residual averaging; math grid preconditioning. Automatic design; inverse problems and aerodynamic shape optimization via adjoint methods. Pre- or corequisite: 214B or equivalent.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Jameson, A. (PI)

AA 229: Advanced Topics in Sequential Decision Making (CS 239)

Survey of recent research advances in intelligent decision making for dynamic environments from a computational perspective. Efficient algorithms for single and multiagent planning in situations where a model of the environment may or may not be known. Partially observable Markov decision processes, approximate dynamic programming, and reinforcement learning. New approaches for overcoming challenges in generalization from experience, exploration of the environment, and model representation so that these methods can scale to real problems in a variety of domains including aerospace, air traffic control, and robotics. Students are expected to produce an original research paper on a relevant topic. Prerequisites: AA 228/CS 238 or CS 221.
Terms: Win | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Kochenderfer, M. (PI); Cox, J. (TA)

AA 236B: Spacecraft Design Laboratory

Continuation of 236A. Emphasis is on practical application of systems engineering to the life cycle program of spacecraft design, testing, launching, and operations. Prerequisite: 236A or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win | Units: 3-5
Instructors: ; Kalman, A. (PI); Kolmas, J. (TA)

AA 240B: Analysis of Structures

Thin plate analysis. Structural stability. Material behavior: plasticity and fracture. Introduction of finite element analysis; truss, frame, and plate structures. Prerequisite: 240A or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Senesky, D. (PI); Liu, C. (TA)

AA 241B: Introduction to Aircraft Design, Synthesis, and Analysis

New aircraft systems emphasizing commercial aircraft. Economic and technological factors that create new aircraft markets. Determining market demands and system mission performance requirements; optimizing configuration to comply with requirements; the interaction of disciplines including aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, guidance, payload, ground support, and parametric studies. Applied aerodynamic and design concepts for use in configuration analysis. Application to a student-selected aeronautical system; applied structural fundamentals emphasizing fatigue and fail-safe considerations; design load determination; weight estimation; propulsion system performance; engine types; environmental problems; performance estimation. Direct/indirect operating costs prediction and interpretation. Aircraft functional systems; avionics; aircraft reliability and maintainability. Prerequisite: 100 or equivalent.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Kroo, I. (PI)

AA 244A: Introduction to Plasma Physics and Engineering

Physics and engineering of plasmas, including space and laboratory plasmas. Debye length and distribution functions. Single-particle motion and drifts. Plasmas as fluids and fluid drifts. Waves in plasmas, including electrostatic and electromagnetic. Diffusion and resistivity. Magnetohydrodynamics.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Elschot, S. (PI); Juarez Madera, D. (TA)

AA 256: Mechanics of Composites

Fiber reinforced composites. Stress, strain, and strength of composite laminates and honeycomb structures. Failure modes and failure criteria. Environmental effects. Manufacturing processes. Design of composite structures. Individual design project required of each student, resulting in a usable computer software. Prerequisite: ENGR 14 or equivalent.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Chang, F. (PI); Liu, C. (TA)

AA 272D: Integrated Navigation Systems

Navigation satellites (GPS, GLONASS), GPS receivers, principles of inertial navigation for ships, aircraft, and spacecraft. Kalman Filters to integrate GPS and inertial sensors. Radio navigation aids (VOR, DME, LORAN, ILS). Doppler navigation systems. Prerequisites: 272C; ENGR 15, 105. Recommended: ENGR 205.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Enge, P. (PI)

AA 277: Multi-robot Control, Communication, and Sensing

Survey of current research topics in multi-robot systems including multi-agent consensus, formation control, coverage control and sensor deployment, collision avoidance, cooperative mapping, and distributed Bayesian filtering. Students will develop skills in evaluating and critiquing research papers, and will conduct a final research project.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Schwager, M. (PI)

AA 279A: Space Mechanics

Orbits of near-earth satellites and interplanetary probes; relative motion in orbit; transfer and rendezvous; orbit determination; influence of earth's oblateness; sun and moon effects on earth satellites; decay of satellite orbits; invited lectures from industry. Prerequisite: ENGR 15 and familiarity with MatLab.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; D'Amico, S. (PI); Sharma, S. (TA)

AA 283: Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion

Introduction to the design and performance of airbreathing and rocket engines. Topics: the physical parameters used to characterize propulsion system performance; gas dynamics of nozzles and inlets; cycle analysis of ramjets, turbojets, turbofans, and turboprops; component matching and the compressor map; introduction to liquid and solid propellant rockets; multistage rockets; hybrid rockets; thermodynamics of reacting gases. Prerequisites: undergraduate background in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Cantwell, B. (PI); Choi, J. (TA); Manosalvas-Kjono, D. (TA)

AA 284B: Propulsion System Design Laboratory

Propulsion systems engineering through the design and operation of a sounding rocket. Students work in small teams through a full project cycle including requirements definition, performance analysis, system design, fabrication, ground and flight testing, and evaluation. Prerequisite: 284A and consent of instructor.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Zilliac, G. (PI); Narsai, P. (TA)

AA 290: Problems in Aero/Astro

(Undergraduates register for 190 or 199.) Experimental or theoretical investigation. Students may work in any field of special interest. Register for section belonging to your research supervisor. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-15 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Alonso, J. (PI); Bloom, E. (PI); Boyd, S. (PI); Bradshaw, P. (PI); Bryson, A. (PI); Cannon, R. (PI); Cantwell, B. (PI); Cappelli, M. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Christensen, R. (PI); D'Amico, S. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); DeBra, D. (PI); Durbin, P. (PI); Eaton, J. (PI); Elschot, S. (PI); Enge, P. (PI); Farhat, C. (PI); Franklin, G. (PI); Fraser-Smith, A. (PI); Gerritsen, M. (PI); Hanson, R. (PI); Hesselink, L. (PI); Hubbard, G. (PI); Hughes, T. (PI); Iaccarino, G. (PI); Jameson, A. (PI); Kalman, A. (PI); Kane, T. (PI); Kenny, T. (PI); Khatib, O. (PI); Khuri-Yakub, B. (PI); Kochenderfer, M. (PI); Kroo, I. (PI); Lall, S. (PI); Latombe, J. (PI); Lele, S. (PI); Lentink, D. (PI); Lew, A. (PI); MacCormack, R. (PI); Moin, P. (PI); Okamura, A. (PI); Parkinson, B. (PI); Pavone, M. (PI); Pitsch, H. (PI); Powell, J. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Pulliam, T. (PI); Rock, S. (PI); Sanger, T. (PI); Schwager, M. (PI); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Sturrock, P. (PI); Tomlin, C. (PI); Tsai, S. (PI); Weiss, S. (PI); West, M. (PI); Widrow, B. (PI); Ye, Y. (PI)

AA 291: Practical Training

Educational opportunities in high-technology research and development labs in aerospace and related industries. Internship integrated into a student's academic program. Research report outlining work activity, problems investigated, key results, and any follow-on projects. Meets the requirements for Curricular Practical Training for students on F-1 visas. Student is responsible for arranging own employment and should see department student services manager before enrolling. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-3 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Alonso, J. (PI); Bloom, E. (PI); Boyd, S. (PI); Bradshaw, P. (PI); Bryson, A. (PI); Cannon, R. (PI); Cantwell, B. (PI); Cappelli, M. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Christensen, R. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); DeBra, D. (PI); Durbin, P. (PI); Eaton, J. (PI); Elschot, S. (PI); Enge, P. (PI); Farhat, C. (PI); Franklin, G. (PI); Fraser-Smith, A. (PI); Gerritsen, M. (PI); Hanson, R. (PI); Hesselink, L. (PI); Hughes, T. (PI); Jameson, A. (PI); Kane, T. (PI); Kenny, T. (PI); Khatib, O. (PI); Khuri-Yakub, B. (PI); Kochenderfer, M. (PI); Kroo, I. (PI); Lall, S. (PI); Latombe, J. (PI); Lele, S. (PI); MacCormack, R. (PI); Moin, P. (PI); Parkinson, B. (PI); Pavone, M. (PI); Powell, J. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Pulliam, T. (PI); Rock, S. (PI); Sanger, T. (PI); Schwager, M. (PI); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Sturrock, P. (PI); Tomlin, C. (PI); Tsai, S. (PI); West, M. (PI); Widrow, B. (PI)

AA 300: Engineer Thesis

Thesis for degree of Engineer. Students register for section belonging to their thesis adviser.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-15 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Alonso, J. (PI); Bloom, E. (PI); Boyd, S. (PI); Bradshaw, P. (PI); Bryson, A. (PI); Cannon, R. (PI); Cantwell, B. (PI); Cappelli, M. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Christensen, R. (PI); D'Amico, S. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); DeBra, D. (PI); Durbin, P. (PI); Eaton, J. (PI); Elschot, S. (PI); Enge, P. (PI); Farhat, C. (PI); Franklin, G. (PI); Fraser-Smith, A. (PI); Gerdes, J. (PI); Hanson, R. (PI); Hesselink, L. (PI); Hubbard, G. (PI); Hughes, T. (PI); Iaccarino, G. (PI); Jameson, A. (PI); Kalman, A. (PI); Kane, T. (PI); Kenny, T. (PI); Khatib, O. (PI); Khuri-Yakub, B. (PI); Kochenderfer, M. (PI); Kroo, I. (PI); Lall, S. (PI); Latombe, J. (PI); Lele, S. (PI); Lentink, D. (PI); MacCormack, R. (PI); Moin, P. (PI); Okamura, A. (PI); Parkinson, B. (PI); Pavone, M. (PI); Pitsch, H. (PI); Powell, J. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Pulliam, T. (PI); Rock, S. (PI); Sanger, T. (PI); Schwager, M. (PI); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Sturrock, P. (PI); Tomlin, C. (PI); Tsai, S. (PI); West, M. (PI); Widrow, B. (PI)

AA 301: Ph.D. Dissertation

Prerequisite: completion of Ph.D qualifying exams. Students register for section belonging to their thesis adviser. (Staff)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-15 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Alonso, J. (PI); Bloom, E. (PI); Boyd, S. (PI); Bradshaw, P. (PI); Bryson, A. (PI); Cannon, R. (PI); Cantwell, B. (PI); Cappelli, M. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Christensen, R. (PI); D'Amico, S. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); DeBra, D. (PI); Durbin, P. (PI); Eaton, J. (PI); Elschot, S. (PI); Enge, P. (PI); Farhat, C. (PI); Franklin, G. (PI); Fraser-Smith, A. (PI); Gerdes, J. (PI); Hanson, R. (PI); Hesselink, L. (PI); Hubbard, G. (PI); Hughes, T. (PI); Iaccarino, G. (PI); Jameson, A. (PI); Kalman, A. (PI); Kane, T. (PI); Kenny, T. (PI); Khatib, O. (PI); Khuri-Yakub, B. (PI); Kochenderfer, M. (PI); Kroo, I. (PI); Lall, S. (PI); Latombe, J. (PI); Lele, S. (PI); Lentink, D. (PI); MacCormack, R. (PI); Moin, P. (PI); Ng, A. (PI); Niemeyer, G. (PI); Okamura, A. (PI); Parkinson, B. (PI); Pavone, M. (PI); Pitsch, H. (PI); Powell, J. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Pulliam, T. (PI); Rock, S. (PI); Sanger, T. (PI); Schwager, M. (PI); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Sturrock, P. (PI); Tang, S. (PI); Tomlin, C. (PI); Tsai, S. (PI); Weiss, S. (PI); West, M. (PI); Widrow, B. (PI)

AA 801: TGR Engineer Thesis

Engineer's thesis or non-doctoral work for a TGR student.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 0 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Alonso, J. (PI); Bloom, E. (PI); Boyd, S. (PI); Bradshaw, P. (PI); Bryson, A. (PI); Cannon, R. (PI); Cantwell, B. (PI); Cappelli, M. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Christensen, R. (PI); D'Amico, S. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); DeBra, D. (PI); Durbin, P. (PI); Eaton, J. (PI); Elschot, S. (PI); Enge, P. (PI); Farhat, C. (PI); Franklin, G. (PI); Fraser-Smith, A. (PI); Gerdes, J. (PI); Hanson, R. (PI); Hesselink, L. (PI); Hubbard, G. (PI); Hughes, T. (PI); Iaccarino, G. (PI); Jameson, A. (PI); Kalman, A. (PI); Kane, T. (PI); Kenny, T. (PI); Khatib, O. (PI); Khuri-Yakub, B. (PI); Kochenderfer, M. (PI); Kroo, I. (PI); Lall, S. (PI); Latombe, J. (PI); Lele, S. (PI); Lentink, D. (PI); MacCormack, R. (PI); Moin, P. (PI); Okamura, A. (PI); Parkinson, B. (PI); Pavone, M. (PI); Pitsch, H. (PI); Powell, J. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Pulliam, T. (PI); Rock, S. (PI); Sanger, T. (PI); Schwager, M. (PI); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Sturrock, P. (PI); Tomlin, C. (PI); Tsai, S. (PI); West, M. (PI); Widrow, B. (PI)

AA 802: TGR Ph.D. Dissertation

Doctoral dissertation for a TGR student in PhD program.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 0 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Alonso, J. (PI); Bloom, E. (PI); Boyd, S. (PI); Bradshaw, P. (PI); Bryson, A. (PI); Cannon, R. (PI); Cantwell, B. (PI); Cappelli, M. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Christensen, R. (PI); D'Amico, S. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); DeBra, D. (PI); Durbin, P. (PI); Eaton, J. (PI); Elschot, S. (PI); Enge, P. (PI); Farhat, C. (PI); Franklin, G. (PI); Fraser-Smith, A. (PI); Gerdes, J. (PI); Hanson, R. (PI); Hesselink, L. (PI); Hubbard, G. (PI); Hughes, T. (PI); Iaccarino, G. (PI); Jameson, A. (PI); Kalman, A. (PI); Kane, T. (PI); Kenny, T. (PI); Khatib, O. (PI); Khuri-Yakub, B. (PI); Kochenderfer, M. (PI); Kroo, I. (PI); Lall, S. (PI); Latombe, J. (PI); Lele, S. (PI); Lentink, D. (PI); MacCormack, R. (PI); Moin, P. (PI); Okamura, A. (PI); Parkinson, B. (PI); Pavone, M. (PI); Pitsch, H. (PI); Powell, J. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Pulliam, T. (PI); Rock, S. (PI); Sanger, T. (PI); Schwager, M. (PI); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Sturrock, P. (PI); Tomlin, C. (PI); Tsai, S. (PI); West, M. (PI); Widrow, B. (PI)
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