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MECH 533. Subsonic Aerodynamics.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Kinematics: equations of motion; vorticity and circulation, conformal mapping and flow round simple bodies. Two-dimensional flow round aerofoils. Three-dimensional flows; high and low aspect-ratio wings. Wind tunnel interference. Similarity rules for subsonic irrotational flows.
  • (3-0-6)
  • Prerequisites (Undergraduate): MECH 331 and MECH 309
  • Restrictions: Not open to graduate students.

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