Programme

Potential flows in 2D and 3D, Green's theorem and Green's function, BEM methods.
The theory of infinite (Glauert) and finite (Prandtl) wings, the lifting line and surface.
Aircraft components and their role in flight.
Fixed-wing aircraft performance: power curve, range and endurance; climb performance, ceiling.
Glide performance and climb hodograph.
Maneuvers (steady turn, flare maneuver) and gust response.
Load factor, V-n diagram, gust envelope and flight envelope.
Take off and landing performance.

Core Documentation

Anderson, Jr. J.D. , Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, 2nd Editino, McGraw Hill, 1991.
Mattioli E. Aerodinamica, Levrotto e Bella, Torino, 1989.
Mc Cormick, B.W., Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, and Flight Mechanics. Wiley and Sons, 1995.
Etkin, B., Dynamics of Flight-Stability and Control. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996.

Reference Bibliography

Lectures notes by the teacher (for all the contents of the syllabus)

Attendance

Class attendance, although recommended, is not mandatory.

Type of evaluation

Students’ learning is assessed through an oral test which includes theoretical and practical questions related to the entire program. Several possibilities will be given to the students to fix the exam starting from the first available date at the beginning of the exam session.

Programme

Overview of potential flow models. Direct and indirect methods. Simple vortex solution.
Glauert's theory for wing profiles (infinite wing).
Prandtl's theory for wings (finite wing).

Core Documentation

Notes given by Professors.

Reference Bibliography

- Anderson, Jr. J.D. , Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, 2nd Editino, McGraw Hill, 1991. - Mattioli E. Aerodinamica, Levrotto e Bella, Torino, 1989.

Attendance

It is strongly recommended to attend the course in view of the complexity of the treated arguments.

Type of evaluation

Oral examination. The examination dates will be communicated appropriately and published on the web site. Several possibilities will be given to the students to fix the exam starting from the first available date at the beginning of the exam session.

Programme

Potential flows in 2D and 3D, Green's theorem and Green's function, BEM methods.
The theory of infinite (Glauert) and finite (Prandtl) wings, the lifting line and surface.
Aircraft components and their role in flight.
Fixed-wing aircraft performance: power curve, range and endurance; climb performance, ceiling.
Glide performance and climb hodograph.
Maneuvers (steady turn, flare maneuver) and gust response.
Load factor, V-n diagram, gust envelope and flight envelope.
Take off and landing performance.

Core Documentation

Anderson, Jr. J.D. , Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, 2nd Editino, McGraw Hill, 1991.
Mattioli E. Aerodinamica, Levrotto e Bella, Torino, 1989.
Mc Cormick, B.W., Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, and Flight Mechanics. Wiley and Sons, 1995.
Etkin, B., Dynamics of Flight-Stability and Control. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996.

Reference Bibliography

Lectures notes by the teacher (for all the contents of the syllabus)

Attendance

Class attendance, although recommended, is not mandatory.

Type of evaluation

Students’ learning is assessed through an oral test which includes theoretical and practical questions related to the entire program. Several possibilities will be given to the students to fix the exam starting from the first available date at the beginning of the exam session.

Programme

Overview of potential flow models. Direct and indirect methods. Simple vortex solution.
Glauert's theory for wing profiles (infinite wing).
Prandtl's theory for wings (finite wing).

Core Documentation

Notes given by Professors.

Reference Bibliography

- Anderson, Jr. J.D. , Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, 2nd Editino, McGraw Hill, 1991. - Mattioli E. Aerodinamica, Levrotto e Bella, Torino, 1989.

Attendance

It is strongly recommended to attend the course in view of the complexity of the treated arguments.

Type of evaluation

Oral examination. The examination dates will be communicated appropriately and published on the web site. Several possibilities will be given to the students to fix the exam starting from the first available date at the beginning of the exam session.