Aerodynamics

COURSE CONTENT

1. Introduction: Governing equations of aerodynamics
2. Characteristics of Airfoils: Airfoil Geometry. Aerodynamic forces and moments. Aerodynamic coefficients. Center of pressure and aerodynamic center.
3. Elementary Flows: Vorticity and circulation. Stream function and velocity potential. Source flow. Vortex flow. Ground effect on the vortex flow. Vortex interactions. Vorticity distributions. Starting vortex. Kutta-Joukowski theorem. Kutta condition. Helmholtz theorems. Biot-Savart law.
4. Airfoil Aerodynamics: Thin airfoil theory. Airfoil stall. High-lift devices. Aerodynamic efficiency of airfoils. Families of airfoils.
5. Wing Aerodynamics: Wing geometry. Flow around wings. Lifting line theory. Induced drag.
6. Propellers and Rotors: General characteristics of propellers. Aerodynamic forces on blades. Velocity calculations and aerodynamic efficiency of blades. Helicopter rotor.

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

The learning outcomes upon successful completion of the course are the following:

• Learning: The students comprehend the basic principles of aerodynamics and can apply them to design and analysis of aerodynamic surfaces.
• Skills: The students gain experience in solving problems related to aerodynamics, they become familiar with using existing software for aerodynamic design and analysis, and they can develop their own airfoil analysis tool.