Flight Physic
16361
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Objectives

 

Understand Flight Physics: Provide participants with a deep understanding of the fundamental principles of flight physics, including aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and the impact of these principles on design.

Master CFD Techniques: Equip participants with skills in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to simulate and analyze airflow and other fluid dynamics in flight design.

Utilize Wind Tunnel Testing: Train participants in the use of wind tunnels and other testing equipment to validate and refine design parameters for subsonic flight conditions.

Apply Testing and Validation Methods: Develop participants’ abilities to design experiments, interpret test data, and apply findings to optimize flight designs.

Prepare for Real-World Applications: Ensure participants can effectively use both CFD and wind tunnel testing techniques in aerospace design and research.

 

Outcomes

 

Proficiency in CFD Software: Participants will gain expertise in using CFD software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, OpenFOAM) to model and analyze aerodynamic and hydrodynamic performance.

Understanding of Testing Techniques: Participants will learn to use wind tunnels, water flow channels, and other testing equipment to validate design concepts and understand their real-world implications.

Hands-On Experience: Participants will gain practical experience in designing experiments, conducting simulations, and analyzing results to inform design decisions.

Design Optimization Skills: Participants will be able to apply CFD and wind tunnel testing results to optimize flight designs for efficiency, stability, and performance.

Scope

 

  • Target Audience: Engineering students, recent graduates, and professionals in aerospace, mechanical, and civil engineering who are interested in flight physics, CFD, and experimental testing.
  • Course Content:
    • Fundamentals of Flight Physics: Introduction to key concepts in aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and flight dynamics.
    • CFD Techniques: Training in CFD methodologies, including mesh generation, boundary conditions, turbulence modeling, and data interpretation.
    • Wind Tunnel Testing: Instruction on the use of subsonic wind tunnels, water flow channels, and other testing facilities, including test setup, data acquisition, and analysis.
    • Experimental Design and Data Analysis: Design of experiments to test flight models, data collection techniques, and methods for analyzing and interpreting test results.
    • Integration of CFD and Testing: How to combine CFD simulations with wind tunnel data to validate and refine flight designs.
  • Delivery Mode: The program can be delivered through a combination of online lectures, in-person workshops, and practical lab sessions, with access to CFD software and wind tunnel facilities.

 

Project

 

  • Project Title: Design, CFD Simulation, and Wind Tunnel Testing of a Subsonic Airfoil
  • Objective: To design a subsonic airfoil, perform CFD simulations to predict its aerodynamic performance, and validate the design through wind tunnel testing.

 

 

Scope:

 

    • Design Phase: Use CAD software to design a subsonic airfoil with specific performance goals, such as lift, drag, and stability.
    • CFD Simulation: Set up and run CFD simulations to analyze the airfoil’s aerodynamic characteristics, including airflow patterns, pressure distribution, and lift-to-drag ratio.
    • Wind Tunnel Testing: Construct a scaled model of the airfoil and conduct wind tunnel tests to measure real-world aerodynamic performance. Compare test results with CFD predictions.
    • Optimization and Validation: Use the data from both CFD and wind tunnel tests to refine and optimize the airfoil design, addressing any discrepancies between simulated and actual performance.

 

Outcomes:

 

    • A fully designed and optimized subsonic airfoil, with detailed documentation of design iterations, CFD simulation results, and wind tunnel test data.
    • An analysis report comparing CFD predictions with experimental results, including recommendations for design improvements.
    • A final presentation demonstrating the design process, testing methodology, and optimization results.