BM0556 Fundamentals of Aerodynamics

Code BM0556
Name Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
Status Compulsory/Courses of Limited Choice
Level and type Undergraduate Studies, Professional
Field of study Aviation Transport
Faculty Faculty of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Academic staff Sergejs Kuzņecovs, Vitālijs Pavelko, Aloizs Lešinskis
Credit points 3.0
Parts 1
Annotation The study course creates an understanding of the laws of fluid motion and the interaction of their forces with aircraft, the effects of forces and moments on aircraft components during flight, principles of force control and relationship with aircraft geometry, orientation and flight speed, elements of flight dynamics, stability and control theory..
Contents
Content Full- and part-time intramural studies Part time extramural studies
Contact hours Independent work Contact hours Independent work
Aerodynamic tasks. Liquid and gaseous properties. International standard atmosphere 1 0 0 0
International standard atmosphere. 1 0 0 0
Flow line and flow pipe. Continuity equation. Vortex of fluid. 1 0 0 0
Bernoulli integral. Static and dynamic pressure. 1 0 0 0
The concept of similarity and dimension theory. The main formulas of experimental aerodynamics. 1 0 0 0
Profile aerodynamic coefficients. and pressure coefficient. Aerodynamic characteristics of the profile as a function of the angle of attack. 1 0 0 0
Pressure centre and profile aerodynamic centre (focus). 2 0 0 0
The concept of boundary layer. Laminar and turbulent boundary layer. 2 0 0 0
Geometrical and aerodynamic characteristics of the wing. 2 0 0 0
The concept of inductive resistance. Polar and aerodynamic quality of the aircraft. 2 0 0 0
Wing mechanization. 2 0 0 0
Speed of sound. Mach number, critical Mach number. 2 0 0 0
Control devices. 2 0 0 0
Elements of flight theory: horizontal flight. 1 2 0 0
Elements of flight theory: take-off, landing. 1 2 0 0
Elements of flight theory: take-off, landing. 1 2 0 0
Elements of flight theory: manoeuvres. 1 2 0 0
The concept of stability and handling. 1 2 0 0
Lab. work 1. Air flow velocity measurement. 1 4 0 0
Lab. work 2. Dependence of resistance force on a characteristic area of the body. 1 4 0 0
Lab. work 3. Dependence of resistance force on flow rate. 1 4 0 0
Lab. work 4. Influence of body shape on resistance force. 1 6 0 0
Lab. work 5. Sphere resistance coefficient depending on Reynolds number. 1 6 0 0
Lab. work 6. Factors of wing lifting force and resistance force depending on the angle of application and the angle of installation of the steering wheel. Wing polar. 1 6 0 0
Test. Basic Laws of Atmospheric Physics and Aerodynamics. 1 6 0 0
Total: 32 46 0 0
Goals and objectives
of the course in terms
of competences and skills 		The aim of the study course is to acquaint students with the methods, tasks and content of theoretical and experimental aerodynamics, as well as their use for practical purposes. Tasks of the study course: - to provide knowledge about the regularities of theoretical and experimental aerodynamics and research methods. - to develop aerodynamic calculation skills. - to promote the use of aerodynamic knowledge for solving practical problems.
Learning outcomes
and assessment 		Can explain the basic laws of atmospheric physics and fluid mechanics. - Test, defence of laboratory works, exam.
Understands the effect of aerodynamic forces and moments on an aircraft. - Defence of laboratory works, exam.
Understands the functions of the main elements of an aircraft. - Exam.
Knows experimental aerodynamic methods. - Defence of laboratory works, exam.
Understands the basic elements of flight theory, stability and controllability. - Exam.
Understands the main effects of supersonic aerodynamics. - Exam.
Knows the principles of experimental data processing and presentation of results. - Defence of laboratory works.
Evaluation criteria of study results
Test - 20%
Laboratory works - 40%
Exam - 40%
 
Course prerequisites Material point speed and acceleration. Law of loss of mass of a substance. Movement volume change law. External and internal forces. Newton's laws. Work and energy. Energy Conservation Law.
Course planning
Part CP Hours Tests
Lectures Practical Lab. Test Exam Work
1 3.0 16.0 8.0 8.0 *
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