AERODYNAMIC

ME485

Course Code: ME485
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Professor Erhan Solakoğlu

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

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Yes(ME307)

Recommended Optional Programme Components

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

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Fundamental Aerodynamic Variables
2^nd Week	Aerodynamic Forces and Moments
3^rd Week	Dimensional Analysis: The Buckingham Pi Theorem
4^th Week	Types of Flow
5^th Week	Physics of Lift
6^th Week	Introduction to Boundary Layers, Viscous Flow
7^th Week	Fluid Statics: Buoyancy Force, Atmospheric Tables
8^th Week	MIDTERM EXAM
9^th Week	The Aerodynamic Coefficients?Their Magnitudes and Variations
10^th Week	The Aerodynamic Coefficients?Their Magnitudes and Variations
11^th Week	The Aerodynamic Coefficients?Their Magnitudes and Variations
12^th Week	Propellers and Rotors
13^th Week	Transonic and Supersonic Flow
14^th Week	Performance

Recommended or Required Reading

Anderson, David F. Understanding flight / David F. Anderson, Scott Eberhardt. - New York : McGraw-Hill, c2001.
Anderson, John D. Fundamentals of aerodynamics / John D. Anderson, Jr. - 3rd ed. - Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2001.
Anderson, John D. Introduction to flight / John D. Anderson, Jr. - 4th ed. - Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2000.
Houghton, E. L. (Edward Lewis). Aerodynamics for engineering students / E.L. Houghton, N.B. Carruthers. - 3rd ed. - London : E. Arnold, 1982.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Problem Solving
Practice

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Quiz	2	5
Total(%)		45
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		45
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		55
Total(%)		100

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)
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

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2	X	X	X
K3
K4
K5	X	X	X
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11