Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry
This course focuses on the physics of the atmosphere and its consequences on speed and altitude measurements.At the end of this course, you will understand precisely the meaning of the speed and altitude indication available to the pilot of an airplane. You will understand the difference between standard and actual atmosphere and be able to perform basic altitude and speed correction computations.
You will understand why jet airliners need to be pressurized, or why a clogged Pitot tube can mislead a pilot.
Although some math equations are used from time to time to justify certain results. This course insists on curve shapes, figures, tables, and you can efficiently follow it while skipping the equation-solving parts if you do not fancy them.
This course is a part of the specialization “Fundamentals of Flight mechanics”.
How is defined the International Standard Atmosphere and how to use the corresponding tables.
How to position a flight point in terms of true airspeed, calibrated airspeed, Mach number, and altitude.
What is the basic functioning of an altimeter or an airspeed indicator.
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Atmosphere
Week 2
Speeds used in flight mechanics
Week 3
Practical : The Zp, Mach, Vc Diagram
General assessment
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Excellent explanation, tutorials and materials
The quizes are not straight forward, they make you think deeply
Strong focus on fundamentals
