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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); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Steele, C. (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); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Steele, C. (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: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Cantwell, B. (PI)

AA 201B: Topics in Aeroacoustics

Acoustic equations for moving medium, simple sources, Kirchhoff formula, and multipole representation; radiation from moving sources; acoustic analogy approach to sound generation in compact flows; theories of Lighthill, Powell, and Mohring; acoustic radiation from moving surfaces; theories of Curl, Ffowcs Williams, and Hawkings; application of acoustic theories to the noise from propulsive jets, and airframe and rotor noise; computational methods for acoustics. Prerequisite: 201A or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Lele, S. (PI)

AA 203: Introduction to Optimal Control Theory

Basic solution techniques for optimal control problems. Dynamic programming, calculus of variations, and numerical techniques for trajectory optimization. Special cases (chiefly LQR and robotic motion planning); modern solution approaches (such as MPC and MILP); and introduction to stochastic optimal control. Examples in MATLAB. Prerequisites: Linear algebra (EE 263 or equivalent).
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Pavone, M. (PI)

AA 214A: Introduction to Numerical Methods for Engineering (CME 206, ME 300C)

Numerical methods from a user's point of view. Lagrange interpolation, splines. Integration: trapezoid, Romberg, Gauss, adaptive quadrature; numerical solution of ordinary differential equations: explicit and implicit methods, multistep methods, Runge-Kutta and predictor-corrector methods, boundary value problems, eigenvalue problems; systems of differential equations, stiffness. Emphasis is on analysis of numerical methods for accuracy, stability, and convergence. Introduction to numerical solutions of partial differential equations; Von Neumann stability analysis; alternating direction implicit methods and nonlinear equations. Prerequisites: CME 200/ME 300A, CME 204/ME 300B.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Gerritsen, M. (PI); Moin, P. (PI)

AA 214C: Numerical Computation of Viscous Flow

Numerical methods for solving parabolic sets of partial differential equations. Numerical approximation of the equations describing compressible viscous flow with adiabatic, isothermal, slip, and no-slip wall boundary conditions. Applications to the Navier-Stokes equations in two and three dimensions at high Reynolds number. Computational problems are assigned. Prerequisite: 214B.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Jameson, A. (PI)

AA 222: Introduction to Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Design of aerospace systems within a formal optimization environment. Mathematical formulation of the multidisciplinary design problem (parameterization of design space, choice of objective functions, constraint definition); survey of algorithms for unconstrained and constrained optimization and optimality conditions; description of sensitivity analysis techniques. Hierarchical techniques for decomposition of the multidisciplinary design problem; use of approximation theory. Applications to design problems in aircraft and launch vehicle design. Prerequisites: multivariable calculus; familiarity with a high-level programming language: FORTRAN, C, C++, MATLAB, Python, or Julia.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Kochenderfer, M. (PI)

AA 236C: Spacecraft Design Laboratory

Terms: Spr | Units: 3-5
Instructors: ; Kalman, A. (PI)

AA 241X: Design, Construction, and Testing of Autonomous Aircraft

Students grouped according to their expertise to carry out the multidisciplinary design of a solar-powered autonomous aircraft that must meet a clearly stated set of design requirements. Design and construction of the airframe, integration with existing guidance, navigation, and control systems, and development and operation of the resulting design. Design reviews and reports. Prerequisites: expertise in any of the following disciplines by having satisfied the specified courses or equivalent work elsewhere: conceptual design (241A,B); applied aerodynamics (200A,B); structures (240A); composite manufacturing experience; guidance and control (208/271, ENGR 205).
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Alonso, J. (PI); Bunge, R. (PI)

AA 244B: Advanced Plasma Physics and Engineering

Equilibrium and instability. Turbulent flow in plasmas. Kinetic theory and the Vlasov equation. Nonlinear effects and solutions. Radiation in a plasma. Plasma diagnostics in ground- and space-based experiments.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Elschot, S. (PI)

AA 252: Techniques of Failure Analysis

Introduction to the field of failure analysis, including fire and explosion analysis, large scale catastrophe projects, traffic accident reconstruction, aircraft accident investigation, human factors, biomechanics and accidents, design defect cases, materials failures and metallurgical procedures, and structural failures. Product liability, failure modes and effects analysis, failure prevention, engineering ethics, and the engineer as expert witness.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Murray, S. (PI)

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: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Chang, F. (PI)

AA 271A: Dynamics and Control of Spacecraft and Aircraft

The dynamic behavior of aircraft and spacecraft, and the design of automatic control systems for them. For aircraft: non-linear and linearized longitudinal and lateral dynamics; linearized aerodynamics; natural modes of motion; autopilot design to enhance stability, control the flight path, and perform automatic landings. For spacecraft in orbit: natural longitudinal and lateral dynamic behavior and the design of attitude control systems. Prerequisites: AA242A, ENGR 105.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Rock, S. (PI)

AA 271B: Advanced Dynamics and Control of Spacecraft

Attitude representation and parametrization; unperturbed and perturbed attitude dynamics and stability; attitude sensors and actuators; linear and nonlinear attitude control; optimal attitude maneuvers; dynamics of flexible spacecraft and space tethers; invited lectures from industry. Prerequisites: AA 242A, ENGR 105, AA 279A, and familiarity with MatLab.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; D'Amico, S. (PI)

AA 272C: Global Positioning Systems

The principles of satellite navigation using GPS. Positioning techniques using code tracking, single and dual frequency, carrier aiding, and use of differential GPS for improved accuracy and integrity. Use of differential carrier techniques for attitude determination and precision position determination. Prerequisite: familiarity with matrix algebra and MatLab (or another mathematical programming language).
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Enge, P. (PI); Van Diggelen, F. (PI)

AA 279B: Advanced Space Mechanics

Restricted 3-body problem. Relative motion, Hill's and Clohessy-Wiltshire equations. Lambert's problem. Satellite constellations and optimization. Communications and link budgets. Space debris. High fidelity simulation. Interplanetary mission planning, launch windows and gravity assists. Basic trajectory optimization. Several guest lectures from practitioners in the field. Individual final project chosen in consultation with instructor. Prerequisites: 279A or equivalent with permission of instructor. Fluency with MATLAB (or another mathematical programming language with 2D and 3D plotting capabilities).
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Barrows, A. (PI)

AA 280: Smart Structures

Mechanics of smart materials and current approaches for engineering smart structures to monitor health, self heal, and adapt to environment. Definition of smart structures; constitutive models for smart materials; piezoelectric ceramics; electro-active polymers; shape memory alloys; bio-inspired materials and structures; self-healing materials; sensors and sensor networks; structural health monitoring; and energy harvesting. Prerequisite: AA 240A or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Senesky, D. (PI)

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); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Steele, C. (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); 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); 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); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Steele, C. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Sturrock, P. (PI); Tomlin, C. (PI); Tsai, S. (PI); West, M. (PI); Widrow, B. (PI)

AA 294: Case Studies in Aircraft Design

Presentations by researchers and industry professionals. Registration for credit optional. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Jameson, A. (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); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Steele, C. (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); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Steele, C. (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); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Steele, C. (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); Senesky, D. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Steele, C. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Sturrock, P. (PI); Tomlin, C. (PI); Tsai, S. (PI); West, M. (PI); Widrow, B. (PI)

AA 242B: Mechanical Vibrations (ME 242B)

For M.S.-level graduate students. Covers the vibrations of discrete systems and continuous structures. Introduction to the computational dynamics of linear engineering systems. Review of analytical dynamics of discrete systems; undamped and damped vibrations of N-degree-of-freedom systems; continuous systems; approximation of continuous systems by displacement methods; solution methods for the Eigenvalue problem; direct time-integration methods. Prerequisites: AA 242A or equivalent (recommended but not required); basic knowledge of linear algebra and ODEs; no prior knowledge of structural dynamics is assumed.
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