Department of Aeronautics
Tech.university of Sofia
Civil Aviation Authority
Department's Location
BG language




Aviation Engineering in English

Description of the Courses



Computational methods in engineering

Errors in computations, Approximation of functions; Linear and nonlinear equations; Numerical integration of functions and ordinary differential equations; Direct measurement errors, Statistical theory with engineering applications; Statistical analysis of stochastic systems; Least square method, Regression analysis; Correlation analysis.

Economics of air transport

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Aircrafts automatic control systems

Dynamic, static and operation system properties are revealed. Special attention is paid to pilot automate control systemsï‚¢ interaction. Processing principles of helicopter and plane automate control systemsï‚¢ operation are regarded and their special features are introduced. In the course of laboratory practice the following items are shown: dynamic profiles of angular and flight-path movement control systems; main units features.

Computational aerodynamics

Introduction to computational fluid dynamics. Conversation laws of fluid motion and boundary condition. Finite volume method. Solution of discretised equations. Meshes.

Electrical systems of aircrafts

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Structural mechanics of aircraft structures

Thinwalled beams; Variational methods; Plates and shells; Displacements in aircraft structures; Plastic deformations; Composite materials

Theory of air traffic control

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Mechanical vibrations

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Satellite navigation systems

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Systems engineering

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Airports

Students are taught how to solve problems of ground flight supplying details. Airport machinery and equipment use are regarded . It is supposed knowledge and skills in operation prognosis, working efficiency of airport and its automated control systems to be gained

Reliability in Aviation

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Analysis of aircraft structures by finite element method

Modelling of structures by finite elements; Truss and beam structures; Plane, plate and shell elements; Dynamic problems; Nonlinear problems; Aeroelastic problems; Optimal design.

Communication and information systems in aviation

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Foundation of aeroelasticity

Influence of aeroelasticity phenomena over aircraft stability and controllability characteristics.

Fracture mechanics

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Accuracy and reliability in navigation

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Fundamentals of experimental aerodynamics

Wind tunnels. Principle of balance of wind tunnels.

Noise and vibration in aerospace engineering

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