Fluid Mechanics and Aircraft Aerodynamics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| AERO1002 | School of Aerospace | 1 | 20 | Full year China |
- Code
- AERO1002
- School
- School of Aerospace
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full year China
Summary
This year-long module introduces students on the Aerospace Engineering courses to the basic concepts and practices of aerodynamics in an aerospace context. It covers the following topics:
· Atmospheric physics – standard atmosphere, static pressure, hydrostatics
· Inviscid flows – conservation of mass and momentum, Euler and Bernoulli equations, introduction to compressible flow
· Viscous flows – laminar and turbulent flows, boundary layer transition and separation, drag, introduction to shock waves
· Lifting surfaces – aerofoil and wings, basic forces, pressure distributions, lift generation, stall, fluid-structure interaction phenomena
Target Students
Students must be on one of the Aerospace Engineering courses H402, H40A, H400, H40B.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 20 weeks
- One 2-hour practicum
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 20 weeks
Assessment
- 15% CW1: CW1 (15%) - LO2, LO3
- 25% CW2: CW2 (25%) - LO3, LO4
- 60% Exam 1 (2-hour): EX1 60%, LO1, LO2
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics as applicable in an aerospace context such that they can apply their knowledge to simple aerospace engineering scenarios.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to: L01 - Comprehend and apply the fundamental concepts of aerodynamics in an aerospace context. (AHEP 1) L02 - Construct an appropriate analysis approach when presented with basic fluid mechanics or aerodynamics configurations in an aerospace context. (AHEP 2) LO3 - Conduct an experimental investigation with accurate and appropriate data analysis. (AHEP 12) LO4 - Prepare a technical report from an experimental investigation ensuring key findings and conclusions are accessible to a lay reader. (AHEP 17) |
Conveners
- Dr Richard Adjei