Programma

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.

Testi Adottati

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.

Bibliografia Di Riferimento

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

Modalità Frequenza

Class attendance, although recommended, is not mandatory.

Modalità Valutazione

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.

Programma

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).

Testi Adottati

Notes given by Professors.

Bibliografia Di Riferimento

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

Modalità Frequenza

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

Modalità Valutazione

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.

Programma

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.

Testi Adottati

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.

Bibliografia Di Riferimento

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

Modalità Frequenza

Class attendance, although recommended, is not mandatory.

Modalità Valutazione

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.

Programma

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).

Testi Adottati

Notes given by Professors.

Bibliografia Di Riferimento

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

Modalità Frequenza

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

Modalità Valutazione

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.