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ARO 3111 - Gas Dynamics and High-Speed Aerodynamics (4)


Governing equations of fluid dynamics for compressible flow. Normal shock waves. Oblique shock waves. Expansion waves. Quasi-one-dimensional flow. Fanno flow. Rayleigh flow. The velocity potential equation. Taylor-Maccoll equation. Conical flow. Supersonic airfoil theory. Wave drag. Supersonic wing theory. Wing sweep. Area ruling. Transonic aerodynamics. Hypersonic aerodynamics and atmospheric entry. Shock wave-boundary layer interaction. Design considerations for high-speed aircraft and spacecraft.

Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in ARO 3011 , or ARO 301 and ARO 305.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course



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