italian version

Aims :

Learning of basic notions for aerodynamical problems. Basic knowledge of techniques of solution of aerodynamical problems.

Topics :

Basic notions. Review of vector algebra and analysis. Fluids and their properties. Aerodynamical forces and moments. Statics of fluids and buoyancy force. Dimensional analysis: Buckingham theorem. Dynamic similarity. Types of flow. Aerodynamical coefficients.
Physical principles of fundamental equations. Continuity and momentum integral equations. Applications of the momentum equations for airfoil drag calculation. Energy equation. Pathlines and streamlines. Substantial derivative. Fundamental equations in differential form. Angular velocity and vorticity. Stream function and velocity potential. Relation between stream function and potential.
Incompressible motions of an ideal fluid. Euler equation and Bernouilli theorem. Venturi tube wind tunnel for low velocity. Pitot probe. Velocity conditions for motions of an ideal fluid. Equation for velocity potential. Laplace equation. Singular solution method: still or rotating cylinder in a uniform flow. Short accounts of panel method.

Textbooks :

J. D. Anderson Jr, Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, Mc Graw-Hill Book Co.

Exam :

Oral examination.

Tutorial Session :

Tuesday 10 - 13