Aerodynamic modeling, Lectures

1. Once you successfully complete this module:

A. KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

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• You will have a general knowledge of theoretical/semi-empirical methods to analyze the behavior of external aerodynamic flows, including their limitations.
• You will be well acquainted with the fundamentals of the numerical schemes for the governing equations of fluid dynamics.
• You will be familiar with the various techniques use to model different steady, unsteady, laminar, or turbulent incompressible & compressible aerodynamic flows.
• You will have a working knowledge of aircraft computational aerodynamics packages, learn to critically evaluate their limitations to be able to select the appropriate models for a given aerodynamic problem.
• You will have a sound knowledge of theoretical & computational aeroelasticity for fixed & rotary wing aircraft & will be able to build the general form of the aeroelastic equations.
• You will be conversant with the effects of aeroelastic loads due to various flow conditions & their great impact on the stability, response & performance of the aircraft structures, covering static & dynamic aspects of attached & separated flows.
• You will have a good understanding of schemes applied to aeroelastic problems, & their applications to wing sections & flexible wings of low to high aspect ratio, in incompressible & compressible flows, including an introduction to nonlinear aeroelasticity.

B. MODULE SPECIFIC SKILL

• You will demonstrate knowledge & understanding of numerical methods to solve systems of linear equations, to compute quadratures & to solve ordinary & partial differential equations.
• You will use computing tools to perform computational modeling studies.
• You will learn to decompose a computational problem into small parts & understand the various numerical bottlenecks.
• Use your knowledge of a programming language such as Python, C/C++, Fortran, or MATLAB to solve basic flow equations - a prerequisite in understanding how complex flow solvers work.

C. TRANSFERABLE & GENERIC SKILLS

• You will develop an ability to read, understand & interpret basic aircraft engineering publications.
• You will be able to write basic computer programs &, evaluate & critically analyze the results obtained.
• You will be able to clearly communicate your work in written reports.
• You will be able to synthesize information obtained from a range of sources.
• You will be able to study & learn both independently & with peers.

Core content

• Introduction to mathematical & aerodynamic modeling.
• Review of fluid flows fundamentals.
• Differential equations & numerical methods.
• Viscous aerodynamic flows & boundary layers.
• Theoretical/semi-empirical aerodynamic modeling.
• Computational aerodynamic modeling.
• Introduction to aeroelasticity, & review of the principles & concepts of structural dynamics.
• Dynamic degrees of freedom & notions of stability.
• Airfoils, wings & bodies in steady & unsteady flows.
• Static (steady-state) & dynamic aeroelasticity.
• Basics of rotary-wing aeroelasticity & introduction to non-linear aeroelasticity.

Complementary knowledge

• CFD vs wind-tunnel models.
• Review of industrial aeroelasticity practices.
• Certification & airworthiness regulations CS25.629.

Common

Blended Learning:

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Exercise:

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Prerequisites

Prerequisite

• Code: MEI-70001
• Name: Introduction to Aircraft Engineering
• ECTS credits: 5
• Mandatory: Mandatory

Prerequisite

• Code: MEI-70050
• Name: Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
• ECTS credits: 5
• Mandatory: Mandatory

Prerequisite

• Code: MEI-70100
• Name: Aircraft Loads and Structures
• ECTS credits: 5
• Mandatory: Mandatory

Prerequisite

• Code: MATH.APP.420
• Name: Differential Equations
• ECTS: 5
• Mandatory: Mandatory

Prerequisite

• Code: RAK.RS.230
• Name: Finite Element Methods
• ECTS: 5
• Mandatory: Recommended

Compulsory Prerequisites

• Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics, KONE.730, 5 cr
• Aircraft Loads and Structures, KONE.740, 5 cr
• Introduction to Aircraft Engineering, KONE.700, 5 cr

Learning resources might include any of the following:

- Textbooks

- Software

- Relevant reading materials (lecture notes, publications, etc.)

- MATLAB, PYTHON, FORTRAN, C/C++ scripts

John D. Anderson, Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, Sixth Edition, 2016, McGraw-Hill Education.

McLean, Understanding Aerodynamics, First Edition, 2012, Wiley.

John Bertin & Russell Cummings, Aerodynamics for Engineers, 2013, Pearson.

Ethirajan Rathakrishnan, Theoretical Aerodynamics, First Edition, 2013, Wiley.

Tuncer Cebeci, An Engineering Approach to the Calculation of Aerodynamics Flows, 1999, Springer.

Jack Moran, Theoretical & Computational Aerodynamics, 2010, Dover Publications.

Ulgen Gulcat, Fundamentals of Modern Unsteady Aerodynamics, Second Edition, 2015, Springer.

Earl H. Dowell, A Modern Course in Aeroelasticity: Fifth Revised & Enlarged Edition, 2014, Springer-Verlag.

Raymond L. Bisplinghoff, Aeroelasticity, First Dover Edition, 1996, Dover Publications.

Hodges, Dewey H., Pierce & G. Alvin, Introduction to Structural Dynamics & Aeroelasticity, Second Edition, 2011, Cambridge Aerospace Series.

Jan R. Wright, Introduction to Aircraft Aeroelasticity & Loads, 2nd Edition, 2014, Wiley.

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