Fundamentals of Aerodynamics

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Introduction to Aerodynamics - Aerodynamic variables, forces and moments. Fundamental Principles and Equations - Control volumes and fluid elements; Substantial derivative; Reynolds transport theorem; Continuity equation; Momentum equation; Energy equation; Euler’s equation. Dimensional Analysis - Buckingham Pi theorem; Flow similarity; Dimensionless numbers: Mach, Reynolds, Prandtl, and Froude numbers. Inviscid, Incompressible Flow - Bernoulli equation; Flow in a duct – Venturi and low- speed wind tunnel; Pitot tube measurement of airspeed; Irrotational flow; Circulation; Stream function and velocity potential; Laplace equation and elementary solutions – uniform flow, source, sink, doublet, non-lifting and lifting flow over cylinder, vortex flow; Kutta-Joukowski theorem on circulation and lift. Incompressible Flow over Airfoils - Airfoil nomenclature and characteristics; Kutta condition; Circulation and lift; Kelvin’s circulation theorem and starting vortex; Thin airfoil theory; Viscous airfoil drag. Incompressible Flow over Finite Wings - Downwash and induced drag; Vortex system on finite wing; Laws on vortex motion; Prandtl’s lifting-line theory. Inviscid, Compressible Flow - Normal shock relations; Area-velocity relation; Oblique shock relations; Prandtl-Meyer expansion waves; Linearized flow; Prandtl-Glauert rule; Critical Mach number; Supercritical airfoil. -- 1 of 3 -- 2

目标

This subject will provide students with 1. To develop students’ knowledge in the fundamentals of aerodynamics; and 2. To provide student’s insight on airflow characteristics flowing through the aircraft; and 3. To develop the students’ capability in designing aerofoil with the consideration of different wind factors.

先修要求

/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion Pre-requisite: AMA2111 Mathematics I OR AMA2112 Mathematics II

Teaching Pattern

Methodology 1. The teaching and learning methods include lectures, projects, tutorials, and homework assignments. 2. The continuous