Aero and gas dynamics

In this unit, you gain the physical and analytical understanding that forms the basis for low- and high-speed aerodynamic flows, and you learn to translate that into the ability to formulate, analyse, and solve aerodynamics problems. You are introduced to the definition of aerodynamic variables and coefficients, similarity laws and scaling, and the laws that govern compressible and incompressible inviscid flows. Solutions for aerodynamic problems are developed based on the Laplace equation for potential flows and principles of superposition, including thin aerofoil and finite wing theory, normal and oblique shocks, expansion waves, and linearised supersonic flow.