A First Course on Aerodynamics

Cover......Page 1
A First Course on Aerodynamics......Page 2
©......Page 3
Contents......Page 4
1.2 Definition and approach......Page 6
1.3 Fundamental concepts......Page 7
1.4 Governing equations of fluid flow......Page 15
1.5 Thin Airfoil Theory......Page 25
1.6 Finite Wing Theory......Page 28
1.7 Multiple choice questions......Page 31
1.8 Figures......Page 34
2.1 Introduction......Page 42
2.2 One Dimensional Flow Equations: Isentropic flow, stagnation condition, Normal Shock......Page 44
2.3 Quasi One Dimensional Flow: Nozzle and diffuser flow......Page 51
2.4 Oblique shocks and Expansion waves......Page 55
2.5 Linearised Theory: Compressible flow past thin airfoil......Page 58
2.6 Hypersonic flow......Page 61
2.7 Multiple choice questions......Page 62
2.8 FiguresFigure......Page 64
3.1 Introduction......Page 66
3.2 Exact Viscous Flow Solutions......Page 67
3.3 Introduction to Boundary Layer......Page 76
3.4 Multiple Choice Questions......Page 80
3.5 Figures......Page 82
4.1 Introduction......Page 84
4.2 Low Speed Wind Tunnels......Page 85
4.3 Supersonic Wind Tunnels......Page 88
4.4 Some Basic Experiments in Low Speed Wind Tunnels......Page 90
4.5 Some Basic Experiments in Supersonic Wind Tunnel......Page 92
4.6 Multiple Choice Questions......Page 94
4.7 Figures......Page 95
References......Page 96