Course | Postgraduate |
Semester | Sem. I |
Subject Code | AE611 |
Subject Title | Aerodynamics |
Introduction to tensors – Kinematics – Governing equations – Kelvin’s theorem – Potential flow –Uniqueness and Kutta condition – Foundations of panel methods – Airfoils – Thin Airfoil Theory:Forces and moments on airfoil, flaps – Finite Wings: Prandtl lifting line theory, Induced drag,Elliptic lift distribution – 3D panel methods – Viscous Incompressible Flows: Prandtl boundarylayer equation, Similarity solutions, Flow separation and stall – Introduction to turbulence –Turbulent boundary layer – Viscous-inviscid coupling – High lift devices – Swept wing – Deltawing
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