Dynamics and Control I
| Title | Δυναμική και έλεγχος Ι / Dynamics and Control I |
| Code | UAV05 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Panagiotis Seferlis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024550 |
Programme of Study: DPMS Enaéria Aytónoma Systīmata
Registered students: 10
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600290474
|
Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600290474
- At the Website of the School:
- eLearning:
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Statics, Strength of Materials, Dynamics, Vibrations of Mechanical Systems, Automatic Control
Learning Outcomes
Understanding of kinematics and kinetics of systems of particles, Euler's laws. In-depth study of Rigid Body Dynamics and equations of motion for rigid UAV models, longitudinal and lateral/directional static and dynamic stability with emphasis on spatial and spherical motion and bodies with axial inertia. Analysis of space mechanics elements and vibrations of single (SDOF), multiple (MDOF) degrees of freedom and continuous mechanical systems. Application to solve the differential equations of motion in free and forced vibrations, determination of eigenfrequencies and eigenmodes, modal and static analysis. Development of optimal model-based control systems for flight attitude and navigation, as well as intelligent flight path calculation for autonomous flight. The student will understand the different phenomenon underlying each method as well as its specific field of application.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Kinematics and Kinetics of Systems of Particles - Euler’s Laws. Rigid Body Dynamics and equations of motion for rigid UAV models, longitudinal and lateral/directional static and dynamic stability (emphasis on spatial and spherical motion). Bodies with Axisymmetric Inertia. Elements of Space Mechanics. Vibration of SDOF, MDOF and Continuous Systems (Integration of the equations of motion, free and forced response formulation of the equations of motion, determination of natural frequencies and mode shapes, modal and static analysis). Development of model-based optimal control systems for flight attitude and navigation. Intelligent flight path calculation.
Keywords
Dynamics, Vibrations, Control
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Dynamic powerpoint slides
Specialized Programming and Computational Engineering Software.
Learning process support through the electronic elearning platform
Learning process support through the online modern education platform Zoom
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 21 | 0.8 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 5 | 0.2 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 44 | 1.8 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 25 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 5 | 0.2 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 25 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 125 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Homework (40% total) and Written-Computational Exam (60%).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Report (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Σ. Νατσιάβας, “Εφαρμοσμένη Δυναμική,” Εκδόσεις Ζήτη, Θεσσαλονίκη, 2022.
2. Σ. Νατσιάβας, “Ταλαντώσεις Μηχανικών Συστημάτων,” Εκδόσεις Ζήτη, Θεσσαλονίκη, 2001.
3. Α. Dorf R.C. και R.H. Bishop, Σύγχρονα Συστήματα Αυτόματου Ελέγχου, 11η Έκδοση, Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, 2009.
4. Β. Παρασκευόπουλος Π. Ν. “Συστήματα Αυτομάτου Ελέγχου – Θεωρία και Εφαρμογές”, 2007.
5. Γ. Πετρίδης Β. “Συστήματα Αυτομάτου Ελέγχου”, Εκδόσεις Π. Ζήτη, 2001.
6. Δ. Μαλατέστας Π. “Συστήματα Αυτομάτου Ελέγχου”, Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, 2001.
Additional bibliography for study
1. Hibbeler, Russell C. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics. 12th ed. Prentice Hall, 2009. ISBN: 9780136077916.
2. Williams, J. Fundamentals of Applied Dynamics. John Wiley & Sons, 1995. ISBN: 9780471109372.1.
3. S. Timoshenko, D.H. Young and W. Weaver, "Vibration Problems in Engineering," 4th Ed., J. Wiley & Sons, 1974.
4. W.C. Hurty and M.F. Rubinstein, "Dynamics of Structures," Prentice Hall, 1964.
5. R.W. Clough and J. Penzien, "Dynamics of Structures," McGraw-Hill, 1975.
6. L. Meirovitch, "Analytical Methods in Vibrations," The MacMillan Company, 1967.
7. R.R. Craig, "Structural Dynamics," J. Wiley & Sons, 1981.
8. D.J. Inman, "Vibration with Control, Measurement and Stability," Prentice Hall, Englewood Clifs, New Jersey, 1989.
9. S.S. Rao, "Mechanical Vibrations," 2nd ed., Addison Wesley, 1990.
10. A.D. Dimarogonas and S. Haddad, "Vibration for Engineers," Prentice Hall, Englewood Clifs, New Jersey, 1992.
11. D.J. Ewins, "Modal Testing: Theory and Practice," J. Wiley & Sons, 1984.
12. Franklin G.F., J.D. Powell, A. Emami-Naeini. “Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems”, Prentice Hall, 2002. 11. Goodwin G.C., S.F. Graebe, M.E. Salgado. “Control System Design”, Prentice Hall, 2001.
13. Palm W. J. “Modeling, Analysis and Control of Dynamic Systems”, J. Wiley, 1999. 5.Ogata K. “Modern Control Engineering”, Prentice-Hall, 2001.
14. Marlin T.E. “Process Control”, McGraw-Hill, 1995.
15. Seborg D.E., T.F. Edgar, D.A. Mellichamp. “Process Dynamics and Control”, Wiley, 1989.
16. Smith C.A., and A.B. Corripio. “Principles and Practice of Automatic Process Control”, Wiley, 1997.
17. Stefani R.T., B. Shahian, C.J. Savant, G.H. Hostetter. “Design of Feedback Control Systems”, Oxford University Press. 2002.
Last Update
11-06-2025
