AOE 4984 Configuration Aerodynamics Syllabus/Rules
Randolph 320 T-Th 9:30 - 11:00
W.H. Mason, Randolph 224A, mason@aoe.vt.edu
Office hours: M: 1:30 to 2:30, W: 9 - 10, T-Th: 11 - 12
Objectives:
- Develop an understanding to form a "mental model" of each
flowfield or concept against which to gauge computational/experimental "reality".
- Understand that computational/experimental tools must be used
together, it's not either/or, both have strengths and weaknesses.
- Value of analytical theory: airplanes were built before CFD,
analytical formulas provide insight on the role of key parameters.
Approach for each topic
- Flowfield physics, conceptual/mental models of the flowfield
- Key issues for aerodynamicists
- What's good/bad: attainable performance
- Relevant tools (codes/wind tunnel tests/available data)
- Typical applications/expectations
Grades:
- Test 1: 20%
- Test 2: 20%
- Homework: 20%
- Team Projects/Presentations: 20%
- Exam: 20%
Presentations:
- report on team activities
- 1 aerodynamic concept investigation
- 1 case study
"Readings"
- in some cases I might assign a paper to read, and the
class will not be a lecture, but a class discussion of the paper
Computations
- I will make various codes available to use in the homeworks or projects
Key References: a collection of classic papers
- AMO Smith, High-Lift Aerodynamics also (McMasters?)
- Joe Chambers/Sue Grafton, Hi Alpha Aero NASA TM
- Frank Lynch, Transonic Transport Aero, Ray Herring, Supercruise Aerodynamics
- Polhamus, AIAA Lecture
- Shevelle, Aerodynamic Bugs: Can CFD Spray them away?
- Rubbert's papers CFD and code validation
Texts: Ray Whitford, R.T. Jones books, Kuchemann,
Bertin and Smith, Thwaites, etc (I'll try to get these on reserve at the library)
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