Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
UCK301E |
AERODYNAMICS I |
5 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
English |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Prof. OSMAN KOPMAZ |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
Prof. ALİ KODAL |
Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The primary course objective is to develop a fundamental understanding of the origins and magnitude of aerodynamic forces and moments, primarily on aircraft where they provide the lift and balance needed to fly, and to develop methodologies for modeling and prediction of such forces and moments. Students gain the background necessary to work on aeronautical and mechanical engineering projects within the aerospace industry. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
An introduction to aerodynamics including wing and airfoil theory, aircraft performance, and aircraft stability and control. Aerodynamics: Some Introductory Thoughts. Aerodynamics: Some Fundamental Principles and Equations. Fundamentals of Inviscid, Incompressible Flow. Incompressible Flow over Airfoils. Incompressible Flow over Finite Wings. Three-Dimensional Incompressible Flow |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Upon completion of the course, the fully successful student will be able to:
1. perform general predictions of the net aerodynamic lift, drag, and pitching moment on an aircraft,
2. calculate basic performance characteristics of an aircraft,
3. evaluate the stability and control characteristics of an aircraft, and
4. develop a preliminary design for an aircraft for specific performance requirements.
5. Learn to use similarity parameters, physical characteristics and aerodynamics trends associated with |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Introduction to Aerodynamics |
- |
2 |
- |
Classification and Practical Objectives |
- |
3 |
- |
Aerodynamics forces and moments |
- |
4 |
- |
Dimensional analysis and similarity |
- |
5 |
- |
Fundamental equations |
- |
6 |
- |
Fundamentals of inviscid and incompressible flow |
- |
7 |
- |
Governing equations for irrotational flows |
- |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
- |
Potential flows: uniform, source, doublet and vortex flows. |
- |
10 |
- |
The Kutta-Joukowski theorem |
- |
11 |
- |
Incompressible flow over airfoils |
- |
12 |
- |
The Kutta condition |
- |
13 |
- |
Thin airfoil theory |
- |
14 |
- |
Incompressible flow over finite wing |
- |
15 |
- |
Three dimensional incompressible flow |
- |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
J. Anderson, Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill. 2023. |
A. M. Kuethe and C.-Y. Chow, Foundations of Aerodynamics, McGraw-Hill. 1998. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
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5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
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5 |
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
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5 |
SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability,
Ability to design to meet requirements.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Ability to work in teams with different disciplines
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
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|
4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.
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4 |
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2 |
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.
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4 |
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2 |
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.
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4 |
|
3 |
The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.
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4 |
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4 |
Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.
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4 |
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
2 |
28 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
14 |
1 |
14 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
10 |
2 |
20 |
Assignment (Homework) |
2 |
10 |
20 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
14 |
2 |
28 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
Short Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
TOTAL |
60 |
0 |
131 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
131 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5,1 |
|
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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