ME 639 - Gas Dynamics

(4 credits)

Fundamental theories and applications of high-speed aerodynamics are the major subjects of the course. One-dimensional gas dynamics and wave motion. Shock waves in supersonic flow. Flow in ducts and wind tunnels. The equations of threedimensional frictionless flow. Small-perturbation theory. Slender body theory. The similarity rules of high-speed flow and methods of measurement. Transonic flow. The method of characteristics.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 538).

Course updates made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Addendum to the Graduate Catalog.