Fundamentals of Aerodynamic Theory detailed Syllabus for Aeronautical Engineering (AERO), 2018 scheme has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the VTU students. For Course Code, Subject Names, Teaching Department, Paper Setting Board, Theory Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Duration in Hours, CIE Marks, Total Marks, Credits and other information, visit full semester subjects post given below. The Syllabus PDF files can also be downloaded from the official website of the university.
For all the other VTU AERO 7th Sem Syllabus for BE 2018 Scheme, visit Aeronautical Engineering 7th Sem 2018 Scheme.
For all the (Open Elective-B) subjects refer to Open Elective-B Scheme. The detail syllabus for fundamentals of aerodynamic theory is as follows.
Course Objectives:
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Module 1
Review of Basic Fluid Mechanics Continuity, momentum and energy equation, Control volume approach to Continuity, momentum and energy equation, Types of flow, pathlines, streamlines, and streaklines, units and dimensions, inviscid and viscous flows, compressibility, Mach number regimes. Vorticity, Angular velocity, Stream function, velocity potential function, Circulation, Numericals, Mach cone and Mach angle, Speed of sound.
Module 2
Airfoil Characteristics Fundamental aerodynamic variables, Airfoil nomenclature, airfoil characteristics. wing planform geometry, aerodynamic forces and moments, centre of pressure, pressure coefficient, aerodynamic center, calculation of airfoil lift and drag from measured surface pressure distributions, typical airfoil aerodynamic characteristics at low speeds. Types of drag-Definitions.
Module 3
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Module 4
Incompressible Flow Over Finite Wings Biot-Savart law and Helmholtz’s theorems, Vortex filament: Infinite and semi-infinite vortex filament, Induced velocity. Prandtl’s classical lifting line theory: Downwash and induced drag. Elliptical and modified elliptical lift distribution. Lift distribution on wings. Limitations of Prandtl’s lifting line theory. Extended lifting line theory- lifting surface theory, vortex lattice method for wings. Lift, drag and moment characteristics of complete airplane.
Module 5
Applications of Finite Wing Theory & High Lift Systems Simplified horse-shoe vortex model, formation flight, influence of downwash on tail plane, ground effects. Swept wings: Introduction to sweep effects, swept wings, pressure coefficient, typical aerodynamic characteristics, Subsonic and Supersonic leading edges. Introduction to high-lift systems, flaps, leading-edge slats and typical high-lift characteristics. critical Mach numbers, Lift and drag divergence, shock induced separation, Effects of thickness, camber and aspect ratio of wings, Transonic area rule, Tip effects. Introduction to Source panel & vortex lattice method.
Course Outcomes:
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Question paper pattern:
- The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks.
- Each full question will be for 20 marks.
- There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub- questions) from each module.
- Each full question will have sub- question covering all the topics under a module.
- The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books:
- Fundamental of Aerodynamics Anderson J.D McGraw-Hill International Edition, New York 5th edition,2011
- Aerodynamics for Engineering Students E. L. Houghton, P.W. Carpenter Elsevier, New York 5th edition,2010
Reference Books:
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Course Objectives:
- Comprehend the basic aviation history and UAV systems.
- Acquire the knowledge of basic aerodynamics, performance, stability and control.
- Understand the propulsion, loads and structures.
Module 1
Introduction Aviation History and Overview of UAV systems, Classes and Missions of UAVs, Definitions and Terminology, UAV fundamentals, Examples of UAV systems-very small, small, Medium and Large UAV
Module 2
The Air Vehicle Basic Aerodynamics: Basic Aerodynamics equations, Aircraft polar, the real wing and Airplane, Induced drag, the boundary layer, Flapping wings, Total Air-Vehicle Drag. Performance: Overview, climbing flight, Range and Endurance-for propeller-driven aircraft, range- a jet-driven aircraft, Guiding Flight.
Module 3
Stability and Control Overview, Stability, longitudinal, lateral, dynamic stability, Aerodynamics control, pitch control, lateral control, Autopilots, sensor, controller, actuator, airframe control, inner and outer loops, Flight-Control Classification, Overall Modes of Operation, Sensors Supporting the Autopilot.
Module 4
Propulsion Overview, Thrust Generation, Powered Lift, Sources of Power, The Two-Cycle Engine, The Rotary Engine, The Gas Turbine, Electric Motors, and Sources of Electrical Power. Loads and Structures Loads, Dynamic Loads, Materials, Sandwich Construction, Skin or Reinforcing Materials, Resin Materials, Core Materials, Construction Techniques.
Module 5
Mission Planning and Control: Air Vehicle and Payload Control, Reconnaissance/Surveillance Payloads, Weapon Payloads, Other Payloads, Data-Link Functions and Attributes, Data-Link Margin, Data-Rate Reduction, Launch Systems, Recovery Systems, Launch and Recovery Tradeoffs
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
- Apply the basic concepts of UAV systems.
- Explain the basic aerodynamics, performance, stability and control required for UAV.
- Select the propulsion system and materials for structures.
Question paper pattern:
- The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks.
- Each full question will be for 20 marks.
- There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub- questions) from each module.
- Each full question will have sub- question covering all the topics under a module.
- The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books:
- Introduction to UAV Systems Paul Gerin Fahlstrom, Thomas James Gleason Wiley Publication 4th Edition,2012
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Landen Rosen Alpha Editions
Reference Books:
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: DOD’s Acquisition Efforts Alpha Editions
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Valavanis, Kimon P Springer 2011
- Handbook of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Valavanis, K.,Vachtsevano s, George J Springer 2015
For the detail Syllabus of all other subjects of BE (AERO) 7th Sem, visit Aeronautical Engineering 7th Sem Subjects.
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