overview

This course is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the aerodynamic design of commercial airplanes. The course will provide an overview of the principles of aerodynamics, design methods, and techniques used in the development of commercial airplanes.

Course Duration: 28 Hours (8 hours e-learning)

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of aerodynamics and its application in commercial airplane design
• Learn the design methods and techniques used in the development of commercial airplanes
• Develop the ability to analyze and interpret data to optimize airplane design
• Develop proficiency in using computer-aided design (CAD) software for airplane design

Course Outline:

I. Principles of Aerodynamics (4 hours)

• Overview of aerodynamics
• Airfoil theory
• Drag and lift
• Bernoulli's principle

II. Design Methods and Techniques (6 hours)

• Overview of airplane design process
• Design requirements
• Trade studies
• Performance analysis

III. Aerodynamic Design Considerations (6 hours)

• Wing design
• Fuselage design
• High-lift systems
• Control surfaces

IV. Computational Fluid Dynamics (4 hours)

• Overview of computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Numerical methods
• Mesh generation
• Solution methods

V. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) (4 hours)

• Introduction to CAD software
• Modeling techniques
• Design optimization
• Analysis and simulation tools

VI. Case Studies (4 hours)

• Analysis and interpretation of aerodynamic data
• Application of design methods and techniques
• Evaluation of design trade-offs
• Optimization of airplane design

E-Learning Activities (8 hours)

• Online lectures and presentations
• Interactive quizzes and assignments
• Discussion forums and group projects
• CAD software tutorials and exercises

Assessment Methods:

• Online quizzes and assignments (30%)
• Group project (30%)
• Case study analysis (40%)