printer friendly pageAA 100: Introduction to Aeronautics and Astronautics
This class introduces the basics of aeronautics and astronautics through applied physics, hands-on activities, and real world examples. The principles of fluid flow, flight, and propulsion for aircraft will be illustrated, including the creation of lift and drag, aerodynamic performance including takeoff, climb, range, and landing. The principles of orbits, maneuvers, space environment, and propulsion for spacecraft will be illustrated. Students will be exposed to the history and challenges of aeronautics and astronautics.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
AA 102: Introduction to Applied Aerodynamics
This course explores the fundamentals of the behavior of aerodynamic surfaces (airfoils, wings, bodies) immersed in a fluid across all speed regimes (from subsonic to supersonic/hypersonic). We will cover airfoil theory (subsonic and supersonic), wing theory, and introduction to viscous flows and both laminar and turbulent boundary layers, and the topic of flow transition. At the completion of this course, students will be able to understand and predict the forces and movements generated by aerodynamic configurations of interest. Assignments require a basic introductory knowledge of MATLAB or another suitable programming language. Prerequisites:
CME 100 and
CME 102 (or equivalent), PHYS 41,
AA 100, and
AA 101 or
ME 70.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Xu, J. (PI)
;
Smart, J. (TA)
AA 103: Air and Space Propulsion
This course is designed to introduce the student to fundamental concepts of air-breathing and rocket propulsion including advanced concepts for space propulsion. Topics: the physical mechanisms of thrust creation and the parameters used to characterize propulsion system performance; comparison of airbreathing engine cycles; introduction to chemical rockets; multistage launch systems; plasmas and electric propulsion; solar sails and laser assisted propulsion. Prerequisites:
AA 100,
ENGR 30, and
ME 70 (or equivalent).
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Cantwell, B. (PI)
;
Subrahmanyam, M. (TA)
AA 174A: Principles of Robot Autonomy I (AA 274A, CS 237A, EE 260A)
Basic principles for endowing mobile autonomous robots with perception, planning, and decision-making capabilities. Algorithmic approaches for robot perception, localization, and simultaneous localization and mapping; control of non-linear systems, learning-based control, and robot motion planning; introduction to methodologies for reasoning under uncertainty, e.g., (partially observable) Markov decision processes. Extensive use of the Robot Operating System (ROS) for demonstrations and hands-on activities. Prerequisites:
CS 106A or equivalent,
CME 100 or equivalent (for linear algebra), and
CME 106 or equivalent (for probability theory).
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Pavone, M. (PI)
;
Banerjee, S. (TA)
;
Cauligi, A. (TA)
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Instructors:
Pavone, M. (PI)
;
Banerjee, S. (TA)
;
Cauligi, A. (TA)
;
Ivanovic, B. (TA)
;
Li, M. (TA)
AA 274A: Principles of Robot Autonomy I (AA 174A, CS 237A, EE 260A)
Basic principles for endowing mobile autonomous robots with perception, planning, and decision-making capabilities. Algorithmic approaches for robot perception, localization, and simultaneous localization and mapping; control of non-linear systems, learning-based control, and robot motion planning; introduction to methodologies for reasoning under uncertainty, e.g., (partially observable) Markov decision processes. Extensive use of the Robot Operating System (ROS) for demonstrations and hands-on activities. Prerequisites:
CS 106A or equivalent,
CME 100 or equivalent (for linear algebra), and
CME 106 or equivalent (for probability theory).
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Pavone, M. (PI)
;
Banerjee, S. (TA)
;
Cauligi, A. (TA)
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Instructors:
Pavone, M. (PI)
;
Banerjee, S. (TA)
;
Cauligi, A. (TA)
;
Ivanovic, B. (TA)
;
Li, M. (TA)
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