In this course, an analytical method of the rotor dynamics which causes lift, thrust, and control forces in helicopters will be dealt with. Rotating blade dynamics and its modeling methods will be introduced. A predicting method on the aerodynamic force in hovering, vertical and forward flights,  and the performance calculation methods will be explained. Also, an aeroelastic and aeromechanical stability problems in rotorcraft, and the flight and control characteristics will be briefly mentioned. Finally, vibration and acoustics problem in rotorcraft will be introduced.

※ Schedule of Lecture
1.Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics (Week 1, 2)
2.Rotating Blade Dynamics (Week 3, 4)
3.Structural Modeling of Blade (Week 5, 6)
4.Aerodynamic Force in Hover (Week 7)
5.Aerodynamic Force in Forward Flight (Week 8, 9)
6.Aeroelastic Stability in Rotorcraft (Week 10, 11)
7.Aeromechanical Stability in Rotorcraft (Week 12, 13)
8.Flight and Control Characteristics of Rotorcraft (Week 14)
9.Wind Tunnel Experimentation of Small Scale Model (Week 15)
10.Vibration and Acoustics in Rotorcraft (Week 16)

※ Previous Lecture: Advanced Dynamics and Vibration

※ Grading:
Midterm and Final Exam : 60%(Mid 25%, Final 35%)
Home Works : 30%
Attendance :10%