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MAE 184. Flight Simulation Techniques (4 units)

Link to catalog page: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/MAE.html#mae184

Description

Students will develop software and methods to simulate the motion characteristics of flight vehicles. Six degree-of-freedom equations of motion will be reviewed with emphasis on computer implementation. Algorithms for data modeling, numerical integration, equilibrium, and linearization will be introduced. Three-dimensional visualization techniques will be explored for representing operator and observer viewpoints. Applications include aircraft, automobiles, and marine vessels. Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Prerequisite courses

MAE 184 has no prerequisite courses.

Successor courses

No courses have MAE 184 as a prerequisite.