Course description
A one-week introduction to propulsion and aerodynamic theory, specifically related to guided weapon systems.
Upcoming start dates
1 start date available
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
On successful completion of this module a student should be able to:
- Apply the fundamental laws of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics to subsonic and supersonic missile systems;
- Estimate the aerodynamic characteristics of typical missile systems, as needed for subsequent stability and control analysis;
- Evaluate the trade-offs involved between missile aerodynamic design and other disciplines.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Fundamental Definitions: Fluids, fluid properties, basic equations, ISA.
- Basic Fluid Dynamics: Streamlines and streamtubes, continuity equation, Bernoulli’s equation, pressure coefficient, airspeed measurement, isentropic flow.
- Hydrodynamics: Buoyancy, virtual mass effects, cavitation and ventilation.
- Basic Aerodynamics: Viscous flow, Reynolds number, boundary layers, lift and drag, force and moment coefficients, wind tunnel testing.
- Origins of Lift: Aerofoil section and wing geometry, physical theory, circulation theory, pressure distributions, lift curves, 3-D lift, centre of pressure, aerodynamic centre.
- Subsonic Drag: Profile drag, downwash, induced drag, drag reduction, winglets.
- Compressible Flow: Subsonic and supersonic propagation of disturbances, von Karman’s rules of supersonic flow, sound waves, flows around convex and concave corners, Prandtl-Mayer expansion fans.
- Transonic Flow: Prandtl-Glauert theory, sound barrier problems, supercritical wing sections.
- Supersonic Flow: Ackeret theory, supersonic wing sections, drag breakdown, unswept supersonic wings, Subsonic.
- GW Aerodynamics Applications: Weapon aerodynamics, aerofoil sections, swept wing, slender delta wings, bodies (axial and normal force), wing/body combinations, controls, missile trim and stability, aerodynamic derivatives, aerodynamic interactions, high angle of attack aerodynamics, aerodynamic heating and heat transfer.
- General Aerodynamics: Supporting tutorials.
- Weapon Aerodynamics: Supporting tutorials.
Course delivery details
Course structure
Classroom lectures and tutorials. Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)-directed study.
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