Aerodynamics
Fundamentals of flight and aerodynamic analysis — airfoil theory, lift and drag prediction, boundary layers, finite wing theory, high-speed aerodynamics, and aircraft performance. From Cessna to supersonic.
3 modules·8 concepts·28 practice problems·~25 hours
Prerequisites
Module Breakdown
1.Fundamentals of Flight
3 concepts·1 problems
Aircraft forces, standard atmosphere, airfoil geometry, and dimensional analysis in aerospace.
3 concepts covered
Aircraft Forces And AtmosphereAirfoil Geometry And TheoryDimensional Analysis In Flight
2.Aerodynamic Analysis
4 concepts
Boundary layers, lift and drag prediction, finite wing theory, and high-speed effects.
4 concepts covered
Boundary Layers And Skin FrictionLift And Drag PredictionFinite Wing TheoryHigh Speed Aerodynamics
3.Aircraft Performance
1 concepts
Thrust and power curves, climb, cruise, range, endurance, and maneuvering limits.
1 concepts covered
Aircraft Performance
Reference Textbooks
- Anderson — Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
- Anderson — Introduction to Flight
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