Department of Aerospace Engineering

AE 428 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Hypersonic Systems

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
AE 428	SPRING	2	2	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	ELECTIVE_COURSE
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Öğr. Gör. Abbasali Saboktakin
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Abbasali Saboktakin
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Hasan Totoş

Course Objectives

This course examines the technologies required for the efficient development of engines and structures for use in hypersonic systems. The course aims to educate students on the high-performance systems required for ram/scramjet operation in all hypersonic regimes using a theoretical foundation, high-temperature materials focusing on vehicle integration, and compatibility with other propulsion cycles proposed for various hypersonic vehicle applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Explain the basic concepts and principles of hypersonic aerophysics.	1.2			X
LO2	Evaluate those technologies needed for the development of hypersonic systems.	1.2			X
LO3	Define hypersonic vehicle integration.	3.1			X
LO4	Predict the performance and vehicle behavior subject to different loads by CFD and FE modeling.	3.1			X
LO5	Apply right tools for hypersonic reusable aircraft and missile propulsion designing.	3.1			X

Course Description

The course describes hypersonic flight vehicles and their performance,aerothermodynamics of hypersonic propulsion and hypersonic air breathing propulsion performance. In this course advanced high temperature materials, aerostructures and hypersonic aircraft concept design are discussed.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to Hypersonic Propulsion	John, D. Anderson Jr.: Hypersonic and HighTemperature Gas Dynamics. AIAA, 2006. Chapter 1.	LO1
2	Review of Fundamental Principles	John, D. Anderson Jr.: Hypersonic and HighTemperature Gas Dynamics. AIAA, 2006. Chapter 2.	LO1
3	Aerothermodynamics	Bertin, J. J., Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics, AIAA Education Series, AIAA, Reston, VA, USA, 1994. Chapter 3.	LO2
4	Hypersonic Propulsion systems including: Inlets, Isolators, and Nozzles, Combustors and Fuels	Heiser, W.H. and Pratt, D. T.: Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion, 1994. ISBN: 1- 56347-035-7.Chapter 5.	LO2
5	Combined Cycle Propulsion: Technical Issues	Heiser, W.H. and Pratt, D. T.: Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion, 1994. ISBN: 1- 56347-035-7.Chapter 5.	LO3
6	Aeroacoustics, and flight vehicle force and moment characteristics	Viviani A., Pezzella G., Aerodynamic and Aerothermodynamic Analysis of Space Mission Vehicles. Springer, USA. 2015. Chapter 1.	LO3
7	High temperature materials, Structures and Thermal Management	Heiser, W.H. and Pratt, D. T.: Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion, 1994. ISBN: 1- 56347-035-7. Chapter 9.	LO3
8	Midterm		-
9	Planetary entry, stage separation and atmospheric models	Viviani A., Pezzella G., Aerodynamic and Aerothermodynamic Analysis of Space Mission Vehicles. Springer, USA. 2015. Chapter 2.	LO3
10	CFD, Ground Testing, and Flight Demonstration	Viviani A., Pezzella G., Aerodynamic and Aerothermodynamic Analysis of Space Mission Vehicles. Springer, USA. 2015. Chapter 5.	LO3
11	Cooling/heat analysis and thermal protection systems	Griffin, M.D. and French, J.R. Space Vehicle Design, AIAA Education Series,. Washington D.C., 1991. ISBN: 1-56347-539-1. Chapter 6.	LO4
12	Hypersonic Vehicle Conceptual Design And Flight Programs	Griffin, M.D. and French, J.R. Space Vehicle Design, AIAA Education Series,. Washington D.C., 1991. ISBN: 1-56347-539-1 Chapter 6.	LO5
13	Hypersonic aircraft Conceptual Design	Heiser, W.H. and Pratt, D. T.: Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion, 1994. ISBN: 1- 56347-035-7. Chapter 3.	LO5
14	Student presentations	Student presentations	LO1
15	Semester review	Semester review	LO1
16	Final	Final	LO5

Course Notes/Textbooks

Heiser W.H. and Pratt D. T.: Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion 1994. ISBN: 1-56347-035-7.

Suggested Readings/Materials

John D. Anderson Jr.: Hypersonic and High-Temperature Gas Dynamics. AIAA 2006. ISBN 978-1-56347-780-5
Bertin J. J. Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics AIAA Education Series AIAA Reston VA USA 1994. ISBN.978-1563470363 Viviani A. Pezzella G. Aerodynamic and Aerothermodynamic Analysis of Space Mission Vehicles. Springer USA. 2015. ISBN: 978-3-319-13927-2
Griffin M.D. and French J.R. Space Vehicle Design AIAA Education Series Washington D.C. 1991. ISBN: 1-56347-539-1

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Laboratory / Application	1	10	X	X	X	X	X
Presentation / Jury	1	20	X	X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	30	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X
Total	4	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	1	10	10
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	17	17
Final Exam	1	17	17
		Total	150

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science			LO1 LO2
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems			LO3 LO4 LO5
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.