1995 Catalog Data: 14:650:460 Aerodynamics. Credit 3.

Circulation and lift, Kutta-Joukowski Theorem, thin airfoil theory, finite wing theory, induced drag, static and dynamic longitudinal and lateral stability and control. Design project.

Prerequisites: 650:312, :351

Textbook:       John Anderson, Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, McGraw-Hill, 1988.

Reference:

J. Bertin and M. Smith, Aerodynamics for Engineers

B. McCormick, Aeronautics, Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics

Coordinator: Doyle Knight, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Goals:

This course is designed to give seniors in mechanical and aerospace engineering a fundamental understanding of modern aerodynamics, and to develop design expertise in aerodynamics.

Prerequisites by topic:

1. Fluid mechanics
2. Thermodynamics

Topics:

1. Governing equations and terminology (4 classes)
2. Bernoulli's equation (2 classes)
3. Incompressible potential theory: Laplace's equation, elementary flows, Magnus effect and Kutta-Joukowski Theorem (3 classes)
4. Two-dimensional thin airfoil theory (3 classes)
5. Flapped airfoils, high lift devices (1 class)
6. Three-dimensional finite wing theory (4 classes)
7. Estimate of drag, basic aircraft performance, numerical methods (3 classes)
8. Fundamentals of compressible inviscid flow including shock waves, speed of sound (2 classes)
9. Subsonic compressible airfoil theory including Prandtl-Glauert corrections, drag divergence (3 classes)
10. Helicopters and VSTOL flight (2 classes)

Computer Usage:

The design project involves the development and application of a Fortran 77 computer program to design a wing for a twenty passenger, two engine turboprop commuter aircraft subject to specific performance constraints.

Laboratory Projects:

The design project (described above) constituted a major component of the course curriculum. Students were assigned the project in the eighth week of the class, thus providing six weeks for the design project.

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

Engineering science: 1.5 credits or 50%

Engineering design: 1.5 credits or 50%