AEE544 ADVANCED AIRFOIL AND PROPELLER THEORY

Course Code:5720544
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Aerospace Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. NİLAY SEZER UZOL
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course will present theory and design of airfoil sections, lifting and thickness problems. Lifting line and lifting surface theory as applied to airfoils and propellers. Integral boundary layer methods. Momentum Theory and Blade Element Theory. Propeller/Rotor thrust and torque. Advanced aerodynamic concepts.

The course objectives are

  • To gain advanced knowledge on airfoil shape and aerodynamic characteristics and rotary wing aerodynamics.
  • To be able to perform airfoil and rotary wing aerodynamic analysis.
  • To apply the basic knowledge learned through an airfoil and a rotor design and analysis studies by a course group project which requires design and analysis.

Course Content

Theory and design of airfoil sections lifting and thickness problem. Lifting line and lifting surface theory as applied to propellers and airfoils. Integral boundary layer methods. Propeller thrust and torque.


Course Learning Outcomes