Introduction to Aerospace

What it is about

You will gain a broad overview of the areas of aerospace: aircraft, helicopters and eVTOL, unmanned aerial systems (drones), launch vehicles, manned spaceflight as well as satellites and applications. In the end you will know fundamental terms, central physical relationships and current challenges of the respective fields and will be able to describe them in your own words.

What you will be able to do

• Name basic concepts of aerospace
• Understand physical principles of flight and of engine/propulsion technology
• Explain differences and characteristics of aircraft types and VTOL systems
• Describe the structure and operational aspects of unmanned aerial systems
• Explain principles of launch vehicles and staging
• Name fundamental operational aspects of manned spaceflight and satellite applications

What the module consists of

• RingvorlesungPresentation of the focus topics in two lecture units per topic; conveyance of the contents

Teaching method

• Ringvorlesungprovides structured introductions to the individual thematic areas and enables an overview of achievements and challenges