Course Title
Gas Dynamics
Course Description
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 three dimensional 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 5510).
Equivalent Courses
ME639
College/School
School of Egr. and Comp. Sci.