Basic Airplane Aerodynamics

3 credits · Graduate School

(Also listed as ME 4261) Study of the atmosphere; analysis of incompressible and compressible flows, shock waves, boundary layer and skin friction drag, lift and drag forces over airfoils and wings, and flight performance; aircraft stability and control, wing icing, and parachute-based recovery; history of flight and aerodynamics. No credit for students who have earned credit for 4261. [3]