Launch Vehicle Aerodynamics detailed syllabus for Aerospace Engineering (Aerospace Engg) for 2021 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna Universities official website and presented for the Aerospace Engg students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
For Aerospace Engineering 5th Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit Aerospace Engg 5th Sem 2021 regulation scheme. For Professional Elective-I scheme and its subjects refer to Aerospace Engg Professional Elective-I syllabus scheme. The detailed syllabus of launch vehicle aerodynamics is as follows.
Course Objectives:
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Unit I
BASICS OF HIGH-SPEED AERODYNAMICS
Compressible flows-Isentropic relations-mathematical relations of flow properties across shock and expansion waves-fundamentals of Hypersonic Aerodynamics.
Unit II
BOUNDARY LAYER EFFECTS
Basics of boundary layer theory-compressible boundary layer-shock shear layer interaction-Aerodynamic heating-heat transfer effects on launch vehicle.
Unit III
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Unit IV
AERODYNAMICS OF SLENDER AND BLUNT BODIES
Aerodynamics of slender and blunt bodies, (flwing-body interference effects-Asymmetric flow separation and vortex shedding-unsteady flow characteristics of launch vehicles- determination of aero elastic effects.
Unit V
AERODYNAMIC ASPECTS OF LAUNCHING PHASE
Booster separation-cross wind effects-specific considerations in missile launching -missile integration and separation-methods of evaluation and determination- Stability and Control Characteristics of Launch Vehicle Configuration- Wind tunnel tests – Comparison with CFD Analysis.
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
- Explain the concept of high-speed aerodynamics and configurations of launch vehicles.
- Describe the effects of boundary layer while launching.
- Interpret the forces on the vehicle during atmospheric flight.
- Explain the flow characteristics of launch vehicles.
- Analyse the aerodynamic aspects of launching phase.
Text Books:
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Reference Books:
- Anderson J. D., “Hypersonic and High Temperature Gas Dynamics”, AIAA Education Series, 2nd Ed., 2006.
- Nielson, Jack N, Stever, Gutford, “Missile Aerodynamics”, AIAA, 1988.
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