What you will learn
- The fundamentals of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and aircraft propulsion systems, and how changes in aircraft design affect flight performance.
- Aerospace structures and materials, covering topics such as material selection, design loads, manufacturing techniques, and certification requirements.
- The climate impact of aviation and how future aircraft design, energy carriers, and propulsion systems can help reduce overall emissions in the aviation sector.
- Analyse and propose solutions for the aerodynamic and structural challenges of battery integration in lifting surfaces.
- Calculate energy efficiency and net emissions, assessing the role of electric aircraft in achieving sustainable aviation goals.
- Critically evaluate the performance of such aircraft in the context of current and future technology readiness levels.
Program Overview
Expert instruction
3 skill-building courses
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5 months
7 - 8 hours per week
Discounted price: $429.30
Pre-discounted price: $477USD
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Courses in this program
DelftX's Sustainable Aircraft Design: The Challenges of Electric Aircraft Professional Certificate
- Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering
- Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials
- Sustainable Aviation: The Route to Climate-Neutral Aviation
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