AE 445
Fall 2026 Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9
Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.
Overview of key contributing factors to atmospheric and environmental impact of aviation; fundamentals of aircraft performance and energy utilization; energy carriers, powerplants, fuel feedstocks, and impacts of energy sourcing; aircraft lifecycle; impact of aircraft operations and technologies.
3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: AE 202 or consent of the instructor. Credit or concurrent enrollment in AE 433.