16885J/ESD35J-Sep4,2003 16.885JESD35J Aircraft Systems Engineering September 4, 2003 Prof.“John” Hansman Prof.“Ear" Murman
16.885J/ESD.35J - Sep 4, 2003 16.885J/ESD.35J Aircraft Systems Engineering September 4, 2003 Prof. “John” Hansman Prof. “Earll” Murman
16.85J/ESD.35J-Sep4,2003 Todays class Course introduction Course learning objectives& measurable outcomes 21st Century Jet: The Building of the 777 Interleaved video and discussion on aircraft systems engIneerIng Semester case study Administrivia Grading Class discussion
16.885J/ESD.35J - Sep 4, 2003 Today’s Class • Course introduction • Course learning objectives & measurable outcomes • 21st Century Jet: The Building of the 777 – Interleaved video and discussion on aircraft systems engineering • Semester case study • Administrivia • Grading • Class discussion
16885J/ESD35J-Sep4,2003 Course Introduction Holistic view of aircraft as a system Systems Engineering and System Level Attributes (12 lectures) Subsystems: The anatomy of an Aircraft(7 lectures System Realization (6 lectures Retrospective analysis-studying existing aircraft to learn about design choices and features Apply knowledge to semester long case study Emphasis is more on"aircraft systems" than on systems engineering Learning community approach We are all teachers and learners Be engaged
16.885J/ESD.35J - Sep 4, 2003 Course Introduction • Holistic view of aircraft as a system – Systems Engineering and System Level Attributes (12 lectures) – Subsystems: The Anatomy of an Aircraft (7 lectures) – System Realization (6 lectures) • Retrospective analysis - studying existing aircraft to learn about design choices and features • Apply knowledge to semester long case study • Emphasis is more on “aircraft systems” than on “systems engineering” • Learning community approach – We are all teachers and learners – Be engaged
16.885JESD35J·Sep4,2003 Course Learning objectives At the completion of 16.885, students will have gained An appreciation of an aircraft as a system, operating within a larger air transportation or air defense system, and comprised of many subsystems Understanding of, and ability to apply, basic concepts for Systems engineering: requirements, interface mgmt, verification validation Cost and weight analysis and estimation Performance analysis Reliability and safety The function, architecture and key performance issues of major subsystems Risk analysis and management Design closure to deliver lifecycle value An ability to understand complex systems and design choices through the retrospective analysis of existing aircraft systems
16.885J/ESD.35J - Sep 4, 2003 Course Learning Objectives At the completion of 16.885, students will have gained: • An appreciation of an aircraft as a system, operating within a larger air transportation or air defense system, and comprised of many subsystems • Understanding of, and ability to apply, basic concepts for: – Systems engineering: requirements, interface mgmt, verification & validation – Cost and weight analysis and estimation. – Performance analysis – Reliability and safety – The function, architecture and key performance issues of major subsystems – Risk analysis and management – Design closure to deliver lifecycle value • An ability to understand complex systems and design choices through the retrospective analysis of existing aircraft systems
16.885JESD35J-Sep4,2003 Course measurable outcomes Retrospective analysis of an existing aircraft design, delivered in both written and oral forms Individual contributions to case study team effort as reported by student and teammates Class participation End of semester interview with course faculty on achievement of learning objectives
16.885J/ESD.35J - Sep 4, 2003 Course Measurable Outcomes • Retrospective analysis of an existing aircraft design, delivered in both written and oral forms. • Individual contributions to case study team effort as reported by student and teammates. • Class participation. • End of semester interview with course faculty on achievement of learning objectives