AE 4590 - Flight Test Engineering and Design

Analysis and design of in-flight experiments, excluding expansion of the aircraft’s flight envelope. Includes microprocessor based data acquisition system and electronic sensor interfacing. Laboratory projects emphasize the pre-test, flight and post-flight phases of flight testing with an emphasis on safety of flight issues.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: AE 4600

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in aerospace engineering.

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (1 - 6)