ME EN 515
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Flow Similarity
Learning Outcome
Effectively use non-dimensional force coefficients and parameters in aerodynamic modeling and prediction.
Title
Incompressible Aerodynamics
Learning Outcome
Apply potential flow theory and thin-airfoil theory to estimate forces and moments of an airfoil.
Title
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.
Title
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.
Title
Compressible Aerodynamics
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of the physical processes causing wave drag and be able to estimate wave drag.
Title
Propellers
Learning Outcome
Predict thrust, power required, and efficiency and demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between propeller design and its aerodynamic performance.
Title
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Learning Outcome
Use CFD software to simulate basic aerodynamic applications.
