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.				X
LO2	Evaluate those technologies needed for the development of hypersonic systems.				X
LO3	Define hypersonic vehicle integration.				X
LO4	Predict the performance and vehicle behavior subject to different loads by CFD and FE modeling.				X
LO5	Apply right tools for hypersonic reusable aircraft and missile propulsion designing.				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