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MECH 480 Airplane Aerodynamics and Performance Units: 3.50
A technical course on the principles of flight. Techniques for the quantitative prediction of the aerodynamic characteristics of the wing will be described. Extensions to account for real-world effects will be discussed. These results will be used to predict the airplane performance (range, climb rate, maximum speed, etc.) The concept aerodynamic stability will be introduced and discussed. Students are expected to know MATLAB proficiently and have fluids knowledge typically acquired in MECH 241 and MECH 341. Those who have not taken these or similar courses will need to prepare through self study.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
Requirements: Prerequisites: Must be registered in BSCE or BASC program.
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Offering Term: W
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 0
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 42
Engineering Design 0
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Understand and explain the physics responsible for the aerodynamic forces and moments.
- Use mathematical tools to calculate the aerodynamic forces and moments on airfoils and simple objects.
- Use mathematical tools to calculate the aerodynamic forces and moments on finite wings.
- Use the aerodynamic characteristics (CLO 1, 2 and 3) to predict various performance metrics of an aircraft (maximum speed, climb rate, service ceiling etc.).
- Understand the concept of aerodynamic stability, and be able to determine the longitudinal stability of a particular wing-tail configuration.