AER301   Aerospace Group Design Project: Design   (10 credits)

Description

The aim of this module is for students to solve a complex aerospace engineering design challenge. The project will be undertaken in groups and will require students to apply knowledge from their previous and current modules for the design on a unmanned aerial vehicle. Students will also have to develop their project management and group working under realistic industrial conditions. Students will apply systems engineering principles and their engineering knowledge and understanding to the design and development of an aircraft to meet client requirements. Students will use industry related design tools (e.g. finite elements and computational fluid dynamics) to complete their designs. The module will be largely self-directed by the students where students will be expected to, at times, work outside of their current knowledge and understanding in solving this challenging engineering problem. Considerable independence, initiative and creative and critical thinking will be required.

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