Exam Details

Subject introduction to aerospace engineering
Paper
Exam / Course b.tech
Department
Organization Institute Of Aeronautical Engineering
Position
Exam Date December, 2017
City, State telangana, hyderabad


Question Paper

Hall Ticket No Question Paper Code: AAE001
INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Autonomous)
B.Tech III Semester End Examinations (Regular) December, 2017
Regulation: IARE R16
INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 70
Answer ONE Question from each Unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
All parts of the question must be answered in one place only
UNIT I
1. Define microgravity and explain the benefits of microgravity on space vehicle operation.
Explain about the earth's atmosphere and its various layers as per thermal distribution. What
do you mean by lapse rate?
2. Discuss about the Environmental Impact over Spacecraft Design and its remedies.
Explain about low earth orbit. What happens if the Shuttle reduces its velocity.
UNIT II
3. Write in detail about airfoil and nomenclature of airfoil. Explain how the airfoils are classified
into NACA 4 series, NACA 5 series and NACA 6 series.
Explain in detail about drag polar curve.
4. Write short notes on
i. Centre of pressure,
ii. Aerodynamics Centre
iii. Pressure distribution over the airfoil
Draw a neat sketch and explain the important components of the aircraft and its functions.
UNIT III
5. Write short notes on Cruise, Climb, Range and Endurance.
Discuss on static stability and longitudinal stability with suitable expression.
6. What is meant by stability of an airplane? Describe the various types of stability and instability.

Describe the criteria of dynamic stability of an aircraft with suitable sketch.
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UNIT IV
7. Differentiate between monocoque and semi-monocoque construction and their advantages.
Compare working principle of aircrafts and rockets in terms of propulsive devices.
8. Discuss working methods of various turbo jet engine with suitable sketches.
Discuss about different types of air breathing engines and non-air breathing engines.
UNIT V
9. How the spacecraft attitude is controlled? Expalin the determination method of attitude control.

Discuss the operational methods of satellite systems with suitable illustration.
10. How Antennas work in radio station for communication? What are the types of antenna used.

Explain different types of thermal control systems used in satellites. Write any one with suitable
sketches.


Subjects

  • ac machines
  • advanced databases
  • aircraft materials and production
  • aircraft performance
  • aircraft propulsion
  • aircraft systems and controls
  • analog communications
  • analysis of aircraft production
  • antennas and propagation
  • applied physics
  • applied thermodynamics
  • basic electrical and electronics engineering
  • basic electrical engineering
  • building materials construction and planning
  • business economics and financial analysis
  • compiler design
  • complex analysis and probability distribution
  • computational mathematics and integral calculus
  • computer networks
  • computer organization
  • computer organization and architecture
  • computer programming
  • concrete technology
  • control systems
  • data structures
  • database management systems
  • dc machines and transformers
  • design and analysis of algorithms
  • design of machine members
  • digital and pulse circuits
  • digital communications
  • digital ic applications using vhdl
  • digital logic design
  • digital system design
  • disaster management
  • disaster management and mitigation
  • discrete mathematical structures
  • dynamics of machinery
  • electrical circuits
  • electrical measurements and instrumentation
  • electrical technology
  • electromagnetic field theory
  • electromagnetic theory and transmission lines
  • electronic circuit analysis
  • electronic devices and circuits
  • elements of mechanical engineering
  • engineering chemistry
  • engineering drawing
  • engineering geology
  • engineering mechanics
  • engineering physics
  • english
  • english for communication
  • environmental studies
  • finite element methods
  • fluid mechanics
  • fluid mechanics and hydraulics
  • fundamental of electrical and electronics engineering
  • fundamental of electrical engineering
  • gender sensitivity
  • geotechnical engineering
  • heat transfer
  • high speed aerodynamics
  • hydraulics and hydraulic machinery
  • image processing
  • industrial automation and control
  • instrumentation and control systems
  • integrated circuits applications
  • introduction to aerospace engineering
  • kinematics of machinery
  • linear algebra and calculus
  • linear algebra and ordinary differential equations
  • low speed aerodynamics
  • machine tools and metrology
  • mathematical transform techniques
  • mathematical transforms techniques
  • mechanics of fluids and hydraulic machines
  • mechanics of solids
  • mechanism and machine design
  • metallurgy and material science
  • microprocessor and interfacing
  • modern physics
  • network analysis
  • object oriented analysis and design
  • object oriented programming through java
  • operating systems
  • optimization techniques
  • power electronics
  • power generation systems
  • probability and statistics
  • probability theory and stochastic processes
  • production technology
  • programming for problem solving
  • pulse and digital circuits
  • reinforced concrete structures design and drawing
  • software engineering
  • strength of materials - i
  • strength of materials - ii
  • structural analysis
  • surveying
  • theory of computation
  • theory of structures
  • thermal engineering
  • thermo dynamics
  • thermodynamics
  • tool design
  • transmission and distribution systems
  • unconventional machining processes
  • waves and optics
  • web technologies