Module #1 Introduction to Vehicle Aerodynamics Overview of the importance of aerodynamics in vehicle design, history of aerodynamics in the automotive industry, and course objectives.
Module #2 Fundamentals of Aerodynamics Review of basic aerodynamic concepts, including Bernoullis equation, lift and drag, and boundary layers.
Module #3 Aerodynamic Forces and Moments In-depth analysis of aerodynamic forces (lift, drag, side force) and moments (pitch, yaw, roll) acting on a vehicle.
Module #4 Aerodynamic Testing and Measurement Overview of wind tunnel testing, CFD simulation, and on-road testing methods for measuring aerodynamic performance.
Module #5 Vehicle Aerodynamic Characteristics Analysis of aerodynamic characteristics of different vehicle types, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, and sports cars.
Module #6 Aerodynamic Drag Reduction Techniques Examination of passive and active drag reduction techniques, including air curtains, vortex generators, and drag reduction systems.
Module #7 Aerodynamic Lift and Downforce Optimization Optimization techniques for increasing lift and downforce, including wing design, spoilers, and airfoils.
Module #8 Vehicle Aerodynamic Balance and Stability Analysis of the importance of aerodynamic balance and stability, including pitch, yaw, and roll stability.
Module #9 Aerodynamic Effects on Vehicle Performance Examination of how aerodynamics affects vehicle performance, including acceleration, braking, and handling.
Module #10 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Vehicle Aerodynamics Introduction to CFD methods for simulating and analyzing vehicle aerodynamics.
Module #11 CFD Modeling and Simulation Tools Hands-on experience with popular CFD software for vehicle aerodynamics, including OpenFOAM, Ansys Fluent, and COMSOL.
Module #12 Wind Tunnel Testing and Modeling Overview of wind tunnel testing methods, including tunnel design, test protocols, and data analysis.
Module #13 Aerodynamic Shape Optimization Application of optimization techniques for minimizing drag and maximizing lift, including genetic algorithms and adjoint methods.
Module #14 Active Aerodynamic Systems Examination of active aerodynamic systems, including blowers, vortex generators, and morphing wings.
Module #15 Aerodynamic Noise Reduction Analysis of aerodynamic noise sources and reduction techniques, including acoustic testing and simulation.
Module #16 Vehicle Aerodynamics for Electric and Autonomous Vehicles Unique aerodynamic challenges and opportunities for electric and autonomous vehicles.
Module #17 Aerodynamic Packaging and Integration Practical considerations for integrating aerodynamic components into vehicle design, including packaging, structural integrity, and manufacturing.
Module #18 Case Studies in Advanced Vehicle Aerodynamics Real-world examples of advanced aerodynamic designs and their applications in various industries.
Module #19 Aerodynamic Regulations and Standards Overview of regulations and standards governing aerodynamic performance, including EU and US regulations.
Module #20 Aerodynamic Design for Sustainability Analysis of the environmental impact of aerodynamic design and opportunities for sustainable aerodynamic solutions.
Module #21 Advanced Aerodynamic Materials and Manufacturing Examination of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques for aerodynamic components, including 3D printing and composite materials.
Module #22 Aerodynamic Simulation for Racing and Performance Application of advanced aerodynamic simulation and testing techniques for racing and performance vehicles.
Module #23 Aerodynamic Optimization for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Unique aerodynamic challenges and opportunities for heavy-duty vehicles, including trucks and buses.
Module #24 Aerodynamic Design for Off-Road and Agricultural Vehicles Aerodynamic considerations for off-road and agricultural vehicles, including mud, dust, and wind protection.
Module #25 Aerodynamic Design for Urban Air Mobility Emerging aerodynamic challenges and opportunities for urban air mobility vehicles, including eVTOLs and drones.
Module #26 Aerodynamic Testing and Validation Best practices for testing and validating aerodynamic designs, including wind tunnel testing and on-road validation.
Module #27 Aerodynamic Data Analysis and Visualization Hands-on experience with data analysis and visualization tools for aerodynamic data, including MATLAB, Python, and Tecplot.
Module #28 Aerodynamic Design for Manufacturing and Production Practical considerations for manufacturing and producing aerodynamic components, including tooling, material selection, and assembly.
Module #29 Aerodynamic Design for Maintenance and Repair Design considerations for maintenance and repair of aerodynamic components, including accessibility, inspectability, and replaceability.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Vehicle Aerodynamics career
