Aerodynamics Theory and Applications

his course covers the fundamental concepts of aerodynamics, its applications, and the generation of forces and moments on an aircraft. It provides an in-depth understanding of theoretical and experimental aerodynamics, including the use of wind tunnels for studies and the dynamics of moving air. The course also delves into the standard atmosphere concept, altitude calculations, and temperature distribution in the atmosphere, which are crucial in aerospace vehicle design. Furthermore, it explores the kinetic theory of gases, flow velocity, pressure, skin friction, temperature, and density of air and other gases. The course uses real-world examples like air flow around a wing or through a gas turbine engine to illustrate these concepts. Lastly, it discusses the structure of a typical modern passenger aircraft and how its components contribute to the aircraft's aerodynamics.