| Module code | MLV 420 |
| Qualification | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology |
| Module content | Introduction to aerodynamics and aeronautics. Fundamental physical quantities of flowing gas. Equations of state. Anatomy of an airplane. Atmospheriology. Basic aerodynamics. Potential flow. Elementary compressible flow. The Kutta-Joukowski Theorem. Introduction to viscous flow. Laminar and Turbulent Boundary Layers. Skin friction. Transition Flow Separation. Airfoil nomenclature. Lift, drag and moment coefficients. Pressure coefficients. Airfoil data. Wing properties. Circulation, downwash, and induced drag. Span efficiency. Stall. High-lift devices. Drag. Elements of airplane and flight performance. Range, endurance and payload. Principles of static stability and control. |
| Module credits | 16.00 |
| Programmes | |
| Prerequisites | MTV 310 |
| Contact time | 3 lectures per week, 1 practical per week |
| Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
| Department | Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering |
| Period of presentation | Semester 2 |
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