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
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Possesses advanced knowledge in one or more subfields of aerospace engineering and applies this knowledge effectively in engineering practices and solution processes. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Follows current scientific and technological developments in the field, identifies research problems, generates solutions using appropriate methods, and interprets the results. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Employs analytical thinking and numerical methods in solving complex engineering problems and, when necessary, develops and applies appropriate experimental approaches. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Uses appropriate modeling, analysis, simulation, and experimental methods for complex engineering problems, evaluates the results, and makes engineering decisions. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Clearly and systematically communicates scientific and technical knowledge in written and oral form, works effectively in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, and assumes leadership when necessary. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Acts with professional ethics and awareness of social and environmental responsibility and evaluates the possible impacts of engineering solutions. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Understands the importance of lifelong learning and effectively uses methods to access new knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Is aware of fundamental engineering problems related to national aerospace, defense, and energy technologies and possesses the competence to contribute to these areas. | ✔ | |||