Laser Applications In Aviation
Aviation Sciences and Technologies
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Applications In Aviation | HVA616 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Belgin GENÇ ÖZTOPRAK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Knows the laser working principle and laser types.
2) Knows the types and applications of laser-based spectroscopy.
3) Learns the fundamentals and applications of laser-based systems used in aviation.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | High | High | Middle | High | High | |
| 3 | Low | Middle | Middle | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Spectroscopy Design and Applications
Course Contents
Types of Lasers, Applications of Different Types of Lasers, Laser Material Interaction, Identification of Laser Induced Plasma, Fundamentals of Laser Induced Plasma Spectroscopy (LIBS), Systems Used in LIBS Technique, LIBS Applications, Raman Spectroscopy, Laser Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Laser Communication, Laser Range Finder Systems, Laser Target Designator Systems, Laser Based Nondestructive Analysis Methods, LIDAR applications, Airborne Atmospheric Laser Spectroscopy
Weekly Schedule
1) Laser Types and Applications2) Laser Material Interaction
3) Identification of Laser Induced Plasma
4) Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Fundamentals
5) Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Systems
6) Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Applications and Analysis of Aviation Materials
7) Fundamentals of Raman Molecular Analysis Spectroscopy and Analysis of Aerospace Materials
8) Fundamentals of Laser Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Analysis of Aerospace Materials
9) Fundamentals of Airborne Atmospheric Laser Spectroscopy and Applications of Gas Mapping in the Atmosphere
10) Fundamentals of Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) and Aviation Applications
11) Laser Based Non-Destructive Analysis Methods and Aviation Materials Applications
12) Laser Range Finder and Applications
13) Laser Designator Systems and Aircraft Applications
14) Laser Communications (LCOM) and its Applications in Air Operations
15) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Silfvast, W. (2004). Laser Fundamentals (2nd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University
2- . David A. Cremers, ?Leon J. Radziemski · (2006), Handbook of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, John Wiley & Sons
3- David L. Andrews, Andrey A. Demidov, (2012), An Introduction to Laser Spectroscopy, Springer.
4- Wolfgang Demtröder, ?Mack Roach III · (2013), Laser Spectroscopy: Basic Concepts and Instrumentation, Springer.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Number |
Percentage |
|
|---|---|---|
Contribution of Presentation/Seminar to Course Grade |
4 |
50% |
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
1 |
50% |
Total |
100% |
|
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required