| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Will be able to define fundamental concept and laws of aerodynamics
- Will be able to explain the effect of airflow on an aircraft and its components using the laws of physics and fundamental mathematical methods
- Will be able to relate basic aerodynamic principles and practices regarding flight operations
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | Yes(MAK307) |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | An Overview for Aerodynamics,Basic Characteristics of Gases,Aerodynamic Forces, Factors affecting Aerodynamic forces
One Dimensional Incompressible Flow, Air Viscosity and Boundary Layer Theory-Laminar Flow,Calculation of Friction Drag,Analysis of airfoil,Curvilinear Flow,Aerodynamic Forces and Moments,Finite Wings and Span Effects,1-D Compressible Flow
Compressibility Effects on Airfoil and Aircraft |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Fundamental Aerodynamic Variables |
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2nd Week |
Aerodynamic Forces and Moments |
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3rd Week |
Dimensional Analysis: The Buckingham Pi Theorem |
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4th Week |
Types of Flow |
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5th Week |
Physics of Lift |
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6th Week |
Introduction to Boundary Layers, Viscous Flow |
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7th Week |
Fluid Statics: Buoyancy Force, Atmospheric Tables |
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8th Week |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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9th Week |
The Aerodynamic Coefficients?Their Magnitudes and Variations |
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10th Week |
The Aerodynamic Coefficients?Their Magnitudes and Variations |
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11th Week |
The Aerodynamic Coefficients?Their Magnitudes and Variations |
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12th Week |
Propellers and Rotors |
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13th Week |
Transonic and Supersonic Flow |
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14th Week |
Performance |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | T. A. Talay, Introduction to the Aerodynamics of Flight, NASA SP-367, 1975
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, John D. Anderson, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2017 |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Problem Solving
- Practice
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Quiz |
2 |
5 |
| Total(%) |
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45 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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45 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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55 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
6 |
2.5 |
15 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
7 |
2.5 |
17.5 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
3 |
4 |
12 |
| Quiz |
4 |
0.5 |
2 |
| Total Work Load | 138.5 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.61 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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