Course: AE 401 Advanced Aerodynamics Term: Fall 2003 Instructor: Dr. Tom Gally Office: KETC 107 Hours: See Office Hours Phone: 777-3931 Text: Intro. to Theoretical and Computational Aerodynamics by Jack Moran Goals: To present students with a mathematical treatment of aerodynamic theory.
Emphasis is placed on the application of the theory by means of numerical techniques implemented on the digital computer. Students are taught to use the general theory to set up the governing equations for various specific flow problems. The course provides the foundation for advanced work in aerodynamics. Evaluation:
Homework/Projects 20%
Exams (2 @ 20% each) 50%
Final 30% Class Attendance:
There will be no role taken, so attendance is up to the discretion of the
student, with the following caveats: (1) attendance at exams is mandatory – make
up exams will be allowed only in extreme circumstances; (2) the student is solely
responsible for assignments, announcements, and lectures provided during class. Homework :
I have assigned homework solely as a learning aide for the students.
Homework will not be graded, but will receive either a 2, 1, or 0 based upon the
level of completeness. Homework will be due at the beginning of class on the due
date. Late homework will not be accepted for credit.
Apply fluid mechanics principles to obtain the governing equations for flow phenomena encountered in aerospace engineering. Make the simplifying assumptions necessary to rationally obtain useful mathematical models of aerodynamic phenomena. Set up the equations governing the flow around mathematical models of aerodynamic lifting surfaces. Solve problems using approximate airfoil theory and compare the results with experimental data. Use the panel method to solve simple planar flow problems. Use the vortex lattice method to solve three-dimensional airfoil problems and compare the results with Prandtl lifting line theory.
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