ECTS - Aerodynamics I
Aerodynamics I (ASE304) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Aerodynamics I | ASE304 | 6. Semester | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| (AE307 veya ENE203) |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The course objective is to give fundamental knowledge about incompressible flows. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Potential flow theory, complex potential, flow around cylinder, lift, aerodynamic parameters; thin airfoil theory, Kutta condition, Kelvin?s circulation theorem, symmetric and cambered airfoils; finite wing theory. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Description; giving information about purpose, process, expectations and evaluation. Introduction to basic concepts. | Course Book, Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Some fundamental aerodynamic variables, force and moments, center of pressure, the Buckingham Pi Theorem, flow similarity, buoyancy force. | Course Book, Chapter 1 |
| 3 | Types of flow, introduction to boundary layers, the aerodynamics coefficients. Review of vector relations. | Course Book, Chapter 1 |
| 4 | Review of vector relations, models of the fluid, continuity, momentum and energy equations. | Course Book, Chapter 2 |
| 5 | Review of previous equations, substantial derivative, path lines/streamlines/streak lines, angular velocity, vorticity and strain. | Course Book, Chapter 2 |
| 6 | Fluid concepts: circulation, stream function, velocity potential; Inviscid, incompressible flow: Bernoulli Equation, duct flow, pitot tube, pressure coefficient. | Course Book, Chapter 2 |
| 7 | Laplace equations, elementary flows (uniform, source, source & sink, doublet, non-lifting flow over cylinder, vortex flow, lifting flow over cylinder.) Project Assignment. | Course Book, Chapter 3 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Elementary Flows: lifting flow over cylinder, Kutta- Jokowski Theorem. | Course Book, Chapter 3 |
| 10 | Incompressible flow over Airfoils: Airfoil nomenclature and characteristics, vortex sheet, Kutta condition, Kelvin circulation theorem. | Course Book, Chapter 4 |
| 11 | Incompressible flow over Airfoils: Thin airfoil theory and cambered airfoil, vortex panel method. Modern low-speed airfoils. | Course Book, Chapter 4 |
| 12 | Viscous flow; Introduction to downwash and induced drag. | Course Book, Chapter 5 |
| 13 | Prandlt’s classical lifting-line theory, applied aerodynamics: delta wings. | Course Book, Chapter 5 |
| 14 | Three-dimensional incompressible flow | Course Book, Chapter 6 |
| 15 | Three-dimensional incompressible flow, Project Submission | Course Book, Chapter 6 |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. J. Anderson, Fundamentals of Aerodynamics 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill Education, 2016. |
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| Other Sources | 2. M. Drela, Flight Vehicle Aerodynamics, The MIT Press, 2014 |
| 3. C.B. Milikan, Aerodynamics of the Airplane, Reprint Edition, 2018. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | 2 | 20 |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 20 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 25 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the aerospace engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | The ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | The ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in aerospace engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments and their setups, to make experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the aerospace engineering discipline. | X | ||||
| 6 | The ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | X | ||||
| 7 | Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; the knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development | X | ||||
| 9 | The ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of the standards utilized in aerospace engineering applications. | X | ||||
| 10 | Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge on sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge on the effects of aerospace engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | X | ||||
| 12 | Knowledge on aerodynamics, materials used in aerospace engineering, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, stability and control, and an ability to apply these on aerospace engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 13 | Knowledge on orbit mechanics, position determination, telecommunication, space structures and rocket propulsion. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||