Applied Aerodynamics

Catalog description

Application of basic principles of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics to the aerodynamics of flight. Deals with concepts of lift, drag, aerodynamic moments, dynamics of flow fields about bodies, including theory of airfoils and wings. Analytical techniques for predicting aircraft performance are presented. Fundamental concepts of propulsion including jet propulsion are introduced. (Technical elective.) Prerequisites: ME 331 and ME 351. Semester offered varies.