Introduction to Aircraft and Spacecraft Systems. ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Introduces the design, installation and operation of basic airframe and propulsion systems, and associated technology, found in light piston-powered, electric, hybrid-electric and turbine-powered fixed wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Explores emerging technologies associated with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), autonomous large unmanned cargo aircraft (LUCA), advanced air mobility (AAM), and space vehicles that will be deployed and operated within the National Airspace System and within space.