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Aircraft Systems Engineering, 6 credits
Flygplanssystem, 6 hp
TMAL56
Main field of study
Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Petter KrusDirector of studies or equivalent
David LundströmEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 hRecommended self-study hours: 120 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6MAER | Aeronautical Engineering, Master's Programme | 2 (Spring 2026) | 1 | 1 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CMMM | Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering | 8 (Spring 2026) | 1 | 1 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CMMM | Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering) | 8 (Spring 2026) | 1 | 1 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
Main field of study
Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1FCourse offered for
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Master's Programme in Aeronautical Engineering
Prerequisites
Aircraft and Vehicle Design, Flight Mechanics, Engineering System Design
Intended learning outcomes
The course aims to give students a basic understanding of aeronautics from a system perspective, so that a good overall holistic view is obtained, and that a sound engineering approach to engineering is developed. After the course, the student should be able to:
- Understand the function of the basic aircraft systems.
- Understand the interaction between the different subsystems to achieve the desired functionality.
- Use simulation tools to analyse and optimize system performance, at the aircraft level.
- Implement control, communication and measurement systems for UAVs.
Course content
- Systems Engineering
- Systems architecture of aircraft on-board systems
- Certification
- Flight control system
- Actuator system technology for flight control: hydraulic, electro-hydraulic (EHA) and electro-mechanic (EMA) actuators
- Bleed air systems
- Fuel system
- Electrical power system, radar, radar cross section (RCS), etc.
- Modelling and simulation for system analysis.
- System optimization
- System reliability analysis / fault tree analysis
- Systems architecture for small unmanned vehicles.
- Sensors, servos, communication, onboard-computers for UAVs.
A large part of the course focuses on a holistic system point of view where the subsystems are being studied in relation to the impact on the airplane characteristics.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures and group exercises.
Examination
| UPG1 | Assignments | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
About teaching and examination language
The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows:
- If teaching language is “Swedish”, the course as a whole could be given in Swedish, or partly in English. Examination language is Swedish, but parts of the examination can be in English.
- If teaching language is “English”, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.
- If teaching language is “Swedish/English”, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English depending on teaching language.
Other
The course is conducted in such a way that there are equal opportunities with regard to sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation and age.
The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.
The course is campus-based at the location specified for the course, unless otherwise stated under “Teaching and working methods”. Please note, in a campus-based course occasional remote sessions could be included.
Department
Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utvecklingCourse literature
Articles
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG1 | Assignments | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Plagiarism
For examinations that involve the writing of reports, in cases in which it can be assumed that the student has had access to other sources (such as during project work, writing essays, etc.), the material submitted must be prepared in accordance with principles for acceptable practice when referring to sources when the text, images, ideas, data, etc. of other people are used. This is done by using references or quotations for which the source is specified. It is also to be made clear whether the author has reused his or her own text, images, ideas, data, etc. from previous examinations, such as degree projects, project reports, etc. (this is sometimes known as “self-plagiarism”).
A failure to specify such sources may be regarded as attempted deception during examination.
Attempts to cheat
In the event of a suspected attempt by a student to cheat during an examination, or when study performance is to be assessed as specified in Chapter 10 of the Higher Education Ordinance, the examiner is to report this to the disciplinary board of the university. Possible consequences for the student are suspension from study and a formal warning. More information is available at Cheating, deception and plagiarism.
Linköping University has also produced a guide for teachers and students' use of generative AI in education (Dnr LiU-2023-02660). As a student, you are always expected to gain knowledge of what applies to each course (including the degree project). In general, clarity to where and how generative AI has been used is important.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
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LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall.
Articles
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods and tools in any of : mathematics, natural sciences, engineering (courses at G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods and tools in any of: mathematics, natural sciences, engineering (courses at A1X level) |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 Societal conditions, including economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for research or development projects |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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