ISYE 4802:Helicopter Theory

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ISYE 3801 & Engineering Standing
The course is designed for students interested in helicopter theory as an application of large scale complex system. It presents a comprehensive introduction to rotorcraft technology, covering a range of disciplines from design, aerodynamics and propulsion points of view. It teaches what a helicopter engineer or enthusiast needs to know to analyze an existing design or participate in the development of a new one. The course covers all aspects of hover, vertical flight and forward flight.