Aerospace

Courses

Modules typically form 40% of the course content, with the group and individual projects making up the other 60%. See page 4 for the course structure and page 5 for which courses include a group project. This brochure shows the compulsory and (where applicable) some elective modules offered in the 2022-2023 academic year, to give you an idea of course content. To keep our courses relevant and up-to-date, modules are subject to change so please check the latest information on our website. Aerospace Dynamics www.cranfield.ac.uk/Aerodynamics • Accredited, see page 16 October intake Focusing on experimental and computational aerodynamics and flight dynamics, this course will give you exposure to hands-on experience with computational modelling and simulation. Among the few institutions involved in experimental hypersonic aerothermodynamics, our unique combination of facilities including aircraft, wind tunnels and flight simulators will prepare you for a career in vehicle design in the aerospace and automotive industries. The course will give you the opportunity to work with key industry partners and gain exposure to potential employers. MSc, PgCert Full- or part-time Cranfield University is at the forefront of the global aerospace technology industry and has provided world-class postgraduate education and training for over 75 years. With our drive towards net zero, the development of expertise and innovations across multiple fields pertaining to the aviation ecosystem and beyond is critical to success. As the only university in Europe with its own airport, aircraft and air navigation service provider, Cranfield offers a unique opportunity to students to contribute to this globally relevant mission. The courses described in this brochure are a perfect illustration of the breadth and depth of our aerospace portfolio, providing you with skills and expertise valued around the world. Within a number of courses there are a range of options to suit individual interests.

Compulsory modules • Introduction to Aircraft Aerodynamics, • Flight Experimental Methods. Electives (choose eight) • Compressible Flows, • Viscous Flow, • Control Systems, • Fundamentals of Rotorcraft Performance Stability and Control, • Flight Dynamics Principles, • Flying Qualities and Flight Control,

• Multivariable Control Systems for Aerospace Applications, • Air-Vehicle Modelling and Simulation, • Launch and Re-Entry Aerodynamics, • CFD for Aerospace, • Experimental Aerodynamics, • Aerospace Navigation and Sensors, • Transonic Aerodynamic Design, • Fundamentals of Aircraft System Identification, • Introduction to CFD, • Modelling of Dynamic Systems, • Technology for Sustainable Aviation.

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