Module Code - Title:
ME4424
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AERODYNAMICS 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
ME4412
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To give the student a comprehensive understanding of incompressible flow together with an introduction to compressible flow with application to aircraft.
Syllabus:
Review of governing equations, application of equations to fluid flow processes
Thin aerofoil theory, aerodynamic coefficients
Finite span wings, lifting line theory, vortex flow, induced drag, downwash, lift distribution
Boundary layer separation and control
Compressible flow, normal and oblique shock waves, aerofoils in compressible flow
Introduction to experimental techniques
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
For Aerodynamics 1, Learning Outcomes :
1. Ability to apply differential equations of conservation of mass and momentum to calculate flow rates and forces in simple flows.
2. Familiarity with the basic aerodynamic principles and theorems about circulation and lift generation.
3. Understanding of boundary layer concept and its use for calculating aerodynamic drag.
4. Understanding of classical thin airfoil theory.
5. Understanding of the flow over wings of finite span, horseshoe vortex system, downwash and induced drag.
6. Ability to undertand and use the energy equation to analyse compressible flow including shock waves, normal and oblique.
7. Understanding and ability to calculate effects of supersonic flow on darg and lift over airfoils.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
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Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
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How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Normal Teaching
Literature Review of Aeronautical Topis
Evaluation of NACA aerofoil; lift and drag coefficient
Laboratory work: 30%
End of semester examination: 70%
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
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Prime Texts:
anderson d. john (2005)
introduction to flight
, mcgraw-hill
Other Relevant Texts:
anderson d. john (2001)
fundamentals of aerodynamics
, mcgraw-hill
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
patrick.frawley@ul.ie