Module #1 Introduction to Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics Overview of the fundamentals of aerodynamics and flight mechanics, importance and applications in aerospace engineering
Module #2 Basic Concepts and Definitions Definition of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and aircraft performance; introduction to key terms and concepts
Module #3 Properties of Air and Gas Physical properties of air and gases; density, viscosity, compressibility, and temperature effects
Module #4 Aerodynamic Forces and Moments Lift, drag, thrust, and weight forces; definition of aerodynamic moments and their components
Module #5 Airfoil Theory and Analysis Geometry and characteristics of airfoils; Bernoullis equation and pressure distribution; lift and drag coefficients
Module #6 Wing Geometry and Aerodynamics Wing types, planform, and cambered surfaces; wing span, aspect ratio, and surface roughness effects
Module #7 Flight Regimes and Boundaries Subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight regimes; definition of Mach number and Reynolds number
Module #8 Compressibility and High-Speed Aerodynamics Effects of compressibility on airfoil and wing performance; shock waves and expansion fans
Module #9 Boundary Layers and Turbulence Laminar and turbulent boundary layers; boundary layer separation and transition
Module #10 Aerodynamic Testing and Measurement Wind tunnel testing, data acquisition, and analysis; measurement techniques for lift, drag, and pressure
Module #11 Introduction to Flight Mechanics Equations of motion for aircraft; kinematics and dynamics of flight
Module #12 Aircraft Performance and Limitations Takeoff and landing performance; climb, cruise, and descent phases; stall, spin, and buffet conditions
Module #13 Stability and Control Static and dynamic stability; control surfaces and control systems
Module #14 Longitudinal and Lateral Dynamics Pitch, roll, and yaw dynamics; phugoid and spiral modes
Module #15 Aircraft Trim and Balance Types of trim; weight and balance calculations; center of gravity and moment arm
Module #16 Flight Control Systems and Avionics Mechanical and fly-by-wire flight control systems; avionics and navigation systems
Module #17 Aerodynamic Design and Optimization Design considerations for aerodynamic efficiency; optimization techniques for aerodynamic shape and performance
Module #18 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Simulation Introduction to CFD; numerical methods and simulation tools for aerodynamics and flight mechanics
Module #19 Aircraft Noise and Sonic Boom Aerodynamic noise sources; sonic boom generation and propagation
Module #20 Aerodynamics of Helicopters and Rotorcraft Rotor aerodynamics; hover, forward flight, and autorotation regimes
Module #21 Aerodynamics of Wind Turbines and Propellers Aerodynamic principles for wind turbine and propeller design; performance and optimization
Module #22 High-Altitude and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Aerodynamic challenges at high altitudes; design and operation of UAVs
Module #23 Flight Dynamics and Simulation Flight dynamics and simulation tools; six-degree-of-freedom models and flight simulation
Module #24 Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics in Aerospace Engineering Applications of aerodynamics and flight mechanics in aerospace engineering; case studies and examples
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics career
