Aerodynamic Modeling (5cr)

Objectives

On successful completion of this module, a student should:⊛ Understand the fundamentals of mathematical modeling and its applications to aerodynamics (aerodynamic modeling).​⊛ Be familiar with the various techniques use to model external incompressible and compressible aerodynamic flows. ​⊛ Have a general working knowledge of aircraft computational aerodynamics packages and modeling schemes - running from low-fidelity (low-order) handbook methods to high-fidelity (full order) CFD methods, learn to critically evaluate their limitations to be able to select the appropriate models for a given aerodynamic problem.​⊛ Develop the ability to extract, evaluate and analyze pertinent data from external aerodynamic flow simulations, and apply data analysis techniques to derive the flow physics characteristics, and post-processing tools to visualize the flow features.​⊛ Have a good understanding of aeroelastic concepts such as "the flexible aircraft", and structural dynamic/aerodynamic interaction and stability.​⊛ Be conversant with the diverse nature of aeroelasticity problems by bringing together aspects of previous courses, such as dynamics, structures, mathematics and aerodynamics.​⊛ Provide the students with a phenomenological understanding of aeroelastic problems such as aileron reversal, torsional divergence and flutter.​⊛ Carry out aeroelastic calculations using software or own code.Practical skillsBe able to analyse any aircraft configuration and estimate its aerodynamic performance.Estimate 3D and non-linear aerodynamic effects and use the right tools (theory, experiment, numerical simulation) to assess their importance.Utilise an array of computational tools (panel methods, linear theory, Computational Fluid Dynamics, ESDU data sheets, aircraft data) and software according to the configuration at hand.Transferable skillsUse of Computers and SimulationCompilation of engineering reports and publication resultsTeamwork

Content

⊛ Introduction to mathematical & aerodynamic modeling⊛ (Semi)-empirical methods⊛ Incompressible aerodynamic flow modeling via singularity methods - Panel methods⊛ 2D compressible flow aerodynamic modeling⊛ Basic of viscous flows⊛ Introduction to the boundary layer theory⊛ Aerodynamic modeling via grid methods - Basics of computational aerodynamics⊛ Structural dynamics fundamentals and Introduction to aircraft aeroelasticity

Prerequisites

Code: KONE.730Name: Aerodynamics and Flight MechanicsECTS credits: 5Mandatory: MandatoryPrerequisiteCode: KONE.740Name: Aircraft Loads and StructuresECTS credits: 5Mandatory: MandatoryPrerequisiteCode: MATH.APP.420Name: Differential EquationsECTS: 5 Mandatory: Mandatory