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Keywords: design decisions

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Aircraft Systems Engineering, Fall 2003

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: MIT OpenCourseWare
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: Aircraft are complex products comprised of many subsystems which must meet demanding customer and operational lifecycle value requirements. This course adopts a holistic view of the aircraft as a system, covering: basic systems engineering; cost and weight estimation; basic aircraft performance; safety ... More »

Aircraft Systems Engineering, Fall 2004

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Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: MIT OpenCourseWare
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: Subject addresses a holistic systems engineering approach for aircraft development. Focuses on the conceptual phase of product definition during which all aspects relevant to a new or derivative aircraft must be considered. These include technical, economic, market, environmental, regulatory, legal, ... More »

Aircraft Systems Engineering, Fall 2005

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Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: MIT OpenCourseWare
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: 16.885J offers an holistic view of the aircraft as a system, covering: basic systems engineering; cost and weight estimation; basic aircraft performance; safety and reliability; lifecycle topics; aircraft subsystems; risk analysis and management; and system realization. Small student teams retrospectively ... More »

Engineering Risk-Benefit Analysis, Spring 2007

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Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: MIT OpenCourseWare
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: This course emphasizes three methodologies - reliability and probabilistic risk assessment (RPRA), decision analysis (DA), and cost-benefit analysis (CBA). In this class, the issues of interest are: the risks associated with large engineering projects such as nuclear power reactors, the International ... More »