* To provide the theoretical knowledge required to predict an aircraft's flight dynamical behaviour, given the vehicle geometry, configuration, and flight conditions. * To develop the students' ability to implement such theoretical prediction methods via computer programming of numerical analysis methods. * To develop an understanding of the link between aircraft design and flight dynamics response. * To give a brief introduction to the theoretical foundations behind aircraft flight simulation software

* Equations of motion for a rigid body aircraft * Physical effects behind longitudinal and lateral stability derivatives * DATCOM methodology for stability derivative calculation * Use/development of customised MATLAB scripts for analysing flight dynamics and plotting results * Solution of the equations for controls-fixed longitudinal motions, phugoid and short period modes * Solution of the equations for controls-fixed lateral motions, rolling convergence, spiral and Dutch roll modes * Variation of flight dynamics with vehicle design, configuration and flight condition * Flying and handling qualities * Introduction to flight simulation

On successful completion of this module students will be able to: * Understand the theoretical foundations underpinning flight dynamics and flight simulation software (written exam and assignments) * Implement flight dynamics prediction methods via computer programming of numerical methods (assignments) * Understand the links between aircraft design and flight dynamics response (written exam/assignments) * Comprehend the theoretical foundations behind aircraft flight simulation software (written exam) * Combine and develop provided computer models, to create new models of different aircraft (written exam/assignments)

On successful completion of this module students will be able to: * Appreciate, value and understand more deeply, previously-learned mathematical techniques such as Taylor series, partial derivatives, matrix analysis, eigenvalue analysis, and Fourier series, through practical application to a problem of great interest to them (written exam/assignments) * Question and appreciate the assumptions involved in mathematical modelling of real-world objects, such as aircraft and the surrounding environment (written exam/assignments) * Use objective approaches to problem-solving via computer coding of theoretical techniques (assignments) * Display teamwork skills in tackling group assignments (assignments)

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Lectures, tutorials and computer laboratory exercises will be used to meet the learning outcomes. Research activity in the field of flight dynamics and simulation, will be included in the syllabus where relevant, particularly in relation to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The module is aligned to the following UL graduate attributes: Knowledgeable: Students will reinforce their understanding of key mathematical techniques such as Taylor series, matrix analysis, eigenvalue analysis, and Fourier series, through practical application to Flight Dynamics. Similar reinforcement of their knowledge on rigid-body mechanics will occur. Major improvements in their computer programming and mathematical modelling capabilities take place through their completion of assignments. Proactive/Creative: Students will choose an aircraft of interest, and decide the best way to model it, including what aspects can be simplified or ignored, and what aspects cannot. Students will need to be proactive and creative in completing assignments related to these tasks. Responsible/Collaborative: Assignments will be carried out as part of a team. Each team member will be responsible for contributing to the assignment goals to ensure that targets are met. Articulate: Team members will be required to communicate effectively with one another to achieve their team goals.