151-1116-00L Introduction to Aircraft and Car Aerodynamics
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | J. Wildi |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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151-1116-00 G | Einführung in Flug- und Fahrzeugaerodynamik | 3 hrs |
| J. Wildi |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Aircraft aerodynamics: Atmosphere; aerodynamic forces (lift, drag); thrust. Vehicle aerodynamics: Aerodynamic and mass forces, drag, lift, car aerodynamics and performence. Passenger cars, trucks, racing cars. |
Objective | An introduction to the basic principles and interrelationships of aircraft and automotive aerodynamics. To understand the basic relations of the origin of aerodynamic forces (ie lift, drag). To quantify the aerodynamic forces for basic configurations of aercraft and car components. Illustration of the intrinsic problems and results using examples. Using experimental and theoretical methods to illustrate possibilities and limits. |
Content | Aircraft aerodynamics: atmosphere, aerodynamic forces (ascending force: profile, wings. Resistance, residual resistance, induced resistance); thrust (overview of the propulsion system, aerodynamics of the propellers), introduction to static longitudinal stability. Automobile aerodynamics: Basic principles: aerodynamic force and the force of inertia, resistance, drive, aerodynamic and driving performance. Cars commercial vehicles, racing cars. |
Lecture notes | 1.) Grundlagen der Flugtechnik (Basics of flight science, script in german language) 2.) Einführung in die Fahrzeugaerodynamik (Introduction in car aerodynamics, script in german language) |
Literature | English literature covering the content of the course: - Anderson Jr, John D: Introduction to Flight, Mc Graw Hill, Ed 06, 2007; ISBN: 9780073529394 - Mc Cormick, B.W.: Aerodynamics, Aeronautics and Flight Mechanics, John Wiley and Sons, 1979 - Hucho, Wolf-Heinrich: Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles, SAE International, 1998 |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 4 credits |
Examiners | J. Wildi |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
Written aids | Skripts und eigene Notizen, Standard wissenschaftlicher Taschenrechner |
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
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Restrictions
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Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Mechanical Engineering Master | Energy, Flows and Processes | W | |
Mechanical Engineering Master | Robotics, Systems and Control | W | |
Robotics, Systems and Control Master | Core Courses | W |