AE 3610 - Aerodynamics I

A study of incompressible aerodynamics of flight vehicles with emphasis on the combined application of the basic theory and experiments for solving practical aerodynamic problems in the design of flight vehicles. Flow similarity, governing equations, potential flows, thin airfoil theory, lifting line theory, and basic aerodynamic measurement techniques.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 2720, (AE 2610 or ME 3560), PHYS 2050; PHYS 2060; with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

Credits: 4 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering.

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 1)