151-1116-00L Introduction to Aircraft and Car Aerodynamics
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2024 |
| Lecturers | M. Immer, F. Schröder-Pernet |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-1116-00 G | Introduction to Aircraft and Car Aerodynamics | 3 hrs |
| M. Immer, F. Schröder-Pernet |
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. |
| Learning 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 aircraft 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 | Preparation materials & slides are provided prior to each class |
| Literature | Aircraft Aerodynamics: - 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 - Wilcox, David C, Basic Fluid Mechanics. DCW Industries, Inc., 1997 - Schlichting,H. und Truckenbrodt, E: Aerodynamik des Flugzeuges (Bd I und II), Springer Verlag, 1960 - Abbott, I. and van Doenhoff, A.: Theory of Wing Sections, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1949 - Hoerner, S.F.: Fluid Dynamic Drag, Hoerner Fluid Dynamics, 1951/1965 - Hoerner, S.F.: Fluid Dynamic Lift, Hoerner Fluid Dynamics, 1975 - Perkins, C.D. and Hage, R.E.: Airplane Performance, Stability and Control, John Wiley ans Sons, 1949 Vehicle Aerodynamics - Hucho, Wolf-Heinrich: Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles, SAE International, 1998 - Gillespi, Thomas D: Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, SAE, 1992 - Katz Joseph: New Directions in Race Car Aerodynamics, Robert Bentley Publishers, 1995 |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | F. Schröder-Pernet, M. Immer |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling. |
| Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
| Written aids | - Lecture material (slides and exercises) - Notes - Scientific calculator |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
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Groups
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Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
