Advanced Aerodynamics

Course aim

To provide students with knowledge of advanced aerodynamics.

Course content

Review of aerodynamic fundamentals

Forces acting and methods of controlling a multi engine aircraft in asymmetric flight

High speed manoeuvre and gust envelopes

Concepts of supersonic flight

Flow through a duct

Compressibility effects on a conventional aerofoil as Mach number increases

Design for high speed flight

The swept wing

Aspects of aircraft control at high speeds

Introduction to supersonic aerodynamics

Engine considerations for turboprop and turbojet engines

Aerodynamic effects from failure of aircraft components during flight

Stall characteristics for large transport category aircraft

Textbook(s)

Kermode, A.C. 2012, Mechanics of Flight, 12th , Pearson

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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