ME EN 515

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Aerodynamics

Mechanical Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Predict aerodynamic forces and moments, like lift and drag, for 2D airfoils, 3D wings, and rotating blades across a range of Mach and Reynolds numbers. Utilize modern computational and aerodynamic methods.

When Taught

Winter Even Years

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Flow Similarity

Learning Outcome

Effectively use non-dimensional force coefficients and parameters in aerodynamic modeling and prediction.

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Incompressible Aerodynamics

Learning Outcome

Apply potential flow theory and thin-airfoil theory to estimate forces and moments of an airfoil.

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Finite Wings

Learning Outcome

Compute lift-dependent drag and span efficiency of finite wings, and demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between wing design and its aerodynamic performance.

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Viscous Aerodynamics

Learning Outcome

Apply integral momentum boundary layer equations and empirical methods for laminar and turbulent boundary layers to estimate transition, separation, drag, and stall.

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Compressible Aerodynamics

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of the physical processes causing wave drag and be able to estimate wave drag.

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Propellers

Learning Outcome

Predict thrust, power required, and efficiency and demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between propeller design and its aerodynamic performance.

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Computational Fluid Dynamics

Learning Outcome

Use CFD software to simulate basic aerodynamic applications.