535.670.81 - Advanced Aerodynamics

Course Structure

Course Topics

Introduction and Fundamental Principles and Equations –Part 1
Introduction and Fundamental Principles and Equations –Part 2
Inviscid, Incompressible Flow
Incompressible Flow Over Airfoils
Incompressible Flow Over Wing
Aerodynamic Bio-Inspiration
Three-Dimensional Incompressible Flow
Some Preliminary Aspects for Compressible Flow
Normal Shock Waves
Oblique Shock and Expansion Waves
Introduction for CFD and the Usage of ANSYS
Application of Aerodynamics in Students’ Field of Work

Course Goals

• Introducing various methods to predict the aerodynamic forces and moments on aerospace vehicles.
• Employing theoretical and computational aerodynamic techniques to the analysis and design of aerospace vehicles.
• Providing hands-on experience with using MATLAB for programming plus ANSYS for modeling and simulation.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

• • Demonstrate how the aerodynamic forces (lift, drag and side) plus aerodynamic moments (pitching, yawing, and rolling) are generated from both pressure and stress distributions.
• • Describe the standardized airfoil geometric parameters and aerodynamic performance using NASA reports.
• • Determine the difference in application between incompressible flow and compressible flow with or without significant viscous effects.
• • Demonstrate the use of Potential Flow and the boundary-layer concept to estimate the incompressible and compressible aerodynamic flows.
• • Demonstrate the use of the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) approach using commercial software.

Textbooks

Required

• Anderson, J.D. (2016). Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill.

ISBN-10: 1259129918

• Beer, D. and McMurrey, D. (2019). A Guide to Writing as an Engineer (5th ed.). Wiley.

ISBN: 978-1-119-28594-6

Optional

• Anderson, J.D. (1995). Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Basics with Applications. McGraw-Hill.
• Raymer, D. (1989). Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach. AIAA Education Series.
• Anderson, J.D. (2011). Introduction to Flight (7th Edition). McGraw-Hill.

Required Software

Student Coursework Requirements

It is expected that each module will take approximately 6–10 hours per week to complete. Here is an approximate breakdown: reading the assigned sections of the texts (approximately 2–3 hours per week) as well as some outside reading, listening to the audio annotated slide presentations (approximately 2–3 hours per week), and writing assignments (approximately 2–4 hours per week).

This course will consist of the following basic student requirements:

Informed Discussion Board Participation (15% of Final Grade Calculation)

We are going to have 15 discussions. We will have 14 discussions called “Muddiest Points of Module N” where N is the module number. We have 14 modules. Each “Muddiest Points of Module N” has 1% of final grade. Plus 1% for the last discussion “Tell me about yourself and what you get from our course!”.

For the Every “Muddiest Points of Module N” discussion, we will discuss the materials of the Nth module. This “Muddiest Points of Module N” discussion is a sort of an Online Study Group. In each week, you are asked to participate in a discussion on muddiest points. What was the “muddiest point” (i.e., the point that you struggled with the most, or had the most difficulty understanding) for you among the topics and concepts covered throughout this module? How did you resolve the issues you faced in comprehending the topic/concept? If you are still having difficulty with a topic/concept, please elaborate so that I and/or your classmates can assist you.

Each student should make a minimum of two posts. The initial post will answer the question on what was most unclear or "muddiest" and you should also respond to at least one of your peers to try to help clarify their muddiest point. Feel free to post as many questions or comments as you like.

I will monitor module informed discussions and will respond to some. In certain instances, I will summarize the overall discussions and post the summary for the module.

Individual Homework and Reports (20% of Final Grade Calculation)

There will be ten individual homework and reports (2% each of final grade calculation) that will include Part 1 (numerical problems). Some of the assignments will include Part 2 (writing reports and/or programming). You must include a cover sheet with your name and assignment identifier. Also include your name and a page number indicator (i.e., page x of y) on each page of your submissions. All Figures and Tables should be captioned and labeled appropriately.

All assignments are due according to the dates on the Calendar. Late submissions will be reduced by one letter grade for each week late (no exceptions without prior coordination with the instructor). If, after submitting a written assignment you are not satisfied with the grade received, you are encouraged to redo the assignment and resubmit it. If the resubmission results in a better grade, that grade will be substituted for the previous grade.

Part 1 (Numerical Problems) will be evaluated by the following grading elements:

1. Givens and requirements are clearly stated (10% of the assignment Part 1 grade)
2. Sketches are clear and describe the problem (15% of the assignment Part 1 grade)
3. Assumptions are clearly stated (15% of the assignment Part 1 grade)
4. Intermediate derivations and calculations are provided (20% of the assignment Part 1 grade)
5. Answer is technically correct and is clearly indicated plus any needed comments (30% of the assignment Part 1 grade)
6. Precision and units are appropriate (10% of the assignment Part 1 grade)

Part 1 is graded as follows:

• 100–90 = A—All parts of question are addressed; All givens, requirements and assumptions are clearly stated; Sketches are clear and describe the problem. All intermediate derivations and calculations are provided; Answer is technically correct and is clearly indicated; Answer precision and units are appropriate. Comments clearly explain the physical understanding of the problem.
• 89–80 = B—All parts of question are addressed; All assumptions are clearly stated; Sketches are clear and describing the problem; Some intermediate derivations and calculations are provided; Answer is technically correct and is indicated; Answer precision and units are appropriate. Comments explain the physical understanding of the problem.
• 79–70 = C—Most parts of question are addressed; Given, requirements and assumptions are partially stated; Sketches are partially describing the problem Few intermediate derivations and calculations are provided; Answer is not technically correct but is indicated; Answer precision and units are indicated but inappropriate. Comments are stated but the physical explanation is not clear.

Part 2 (Reports and/or Programming) will be evaluated by the following grading elements:

Report with programming:

1. Flow chart or pseudo code of your program with a 10% of the assignment Part 2 grade.
2. The MATLAB program submitted as an “*.m” file with a 60% of the assignment Part 2 grade. Comments and units inside the code are a must.
3. Accuracy and correctness of the results with 30% of the assignment Part 2 grade.

Report only:

1. Follow the standard sequence: Abstract, Introduction, Discussion (or any appropriate subtitle), Conclusion and References (30% of the assignment Part2 grade). Following the sequence and guidelines inside the textbook, A Guide to Writing as an Engineer, is recommended.
2. Writing quality and technical accuracy (40% of the assignment Part2 grade) (Writing is expected to meet or exceed accepted graduate-level English and scholarship standards. That is, all assignments will be graded on grammar and style as well as content.)
3. A 5 min short video where you present your report (30% of the assignment Part2 grade). Your video will be shared with the entire class as part of the discussion.

 Part 2 is graded as follows:

• 100–90 = A—Rich in content; full of thought, insight, and analysis.
• 89–80 = B—Substantial information; thought, insight, and analysis has taken place.
• 79–70 = C—Generally competent; information is thin and commonplace.

Group Final Project (15% of Final Grade Calculation)

In the middle of the semester by the end of module 7, the entire class will be divided into groups.  A group final project, "Flow Over Airfoil ANSYS Fluent CFD Modeling and Simulation,” will be due at the end of the semester (module 14). You must complete two forms: a peer-evaluation and a team-evaluation.

A video presentation is required plus a written report and simulation model. An 80% of the project grade coming from the instructor and 20% of the project grade coming from your peer-reviewers (your classmates, excluding your teammates).

Peer Reviewers Evaluation: After the due date, I will post the video presentations and the written reports on Canvas for discussion and comments (Q&A session). In the peer-evaluation, you must review each video and written paper from the other teams. If you do not complete the peer-evaluation or write a non-insightful evaluation, you will lose 10% of the project grade.

Teammates’ Evaluation: Your grade will be multiplied by a factor x, where x is your teammates’ evaluation score for you. You must complete a team-evaluation form. If you do not complete the team-evaluation or you write a non-insightful evaluation, you will lose 50% of your final group project's grade.

The instructor project evaluation (80% of the project grade) has following grading elements:

1. Video and presentation will be graded as described in the rubric (30% of the project grade).
2. Written report must follow the standard sequence as: Abstract, Introduction, Discussion (or any appropriate subtitles), Conclusion and References (10% of the project grade). Following the sequence and guidelines inside the textbook, A Guide to Writing as an Engineer, is recommended.
3. Writing quality and technical accuracy (10% of the project grade) (Writing is expected to meet or exceed accepted graduate-level English and scholarship standards. That is, all assignments will be graded on grammar and style as well as content.)
4. Flow chart or pseudo code of your program or software (10% of the project grade)
5. A working software or a workable model (20% of the project grade)

Course Project is graded as follows:

• 100–90 = A—rich in content; full of thought, insight, and analysis.
• 89–80 = B—substantial information; thought, insight, and analysis has taken place.
• 79–70 = C—generally competent; information is thin and commonplace.

Exams (50% of Final Grade Calculation: 25% for Midterm and 25% for Final)

The midterm exam will be available in Module 6. The final exam will be available in Module 12. For each exam, you can login anytime during the exam week.  Once you access the exam, you will have 6 days to complete and upload your solution back on Canvas. The two exams will be open book and notes. The two exams are due according to the dates on the Calendar. Late submissions for any exam will not be accepted unless there is an acceptable excuse. 

Grading Policy

Assignments are due according to the dates posted on the Canvas course site. You may check these due dates in the course Calendar or the Assignments in the corresponding modules. I will post grades one week after assignment due dates.

We generally do not directly grade spelling and grammar. However, egregious violations of the rules of the English language will be noted without comment. Consistent poor performance in either spelling or grammar is taken as an indication of poor written communication ability that may detract from your grade.

A grade of A indicates achievement of consistent excellence and distinction throughout the course—that is, conspicuous excellence in all aspects of assignments and discussion in every week.

A grade of B indicates work that meets all course requirements on a level appropriate for graduate academic work. These criteria apply to both undergraduates and graduate students taking the course.

EP uses a +/- grading system (see “Grading System”, Graduate Programs catalog, p. 10).

100-98 = A+97-94 = A93-90 = A−89-87 = B+86-83 = B82-80 = B−79-77 = C+76-73 = C72-70 = C−69-67 = D+66-63 = D

Final grades will be determined by the following weighting:

Course Policies

Policies and Guidelines

All assignments are due according to the dates in the Calendar. Late submissions will be reduced by one letter grade for each week late (no exceptions without prior coordination with the instructor). If, after submitting a written assignment you are not satisfied with the grade received, you are encouraged to redo the assignment and resubmit it. If the resubmission results in a better grade, that grade will be substituted for the previous grade.

The final team project is due according to the dates in the Calendar. Late submissions for the final team project will not be accepted unless there is an acceptable excuse.  The two exams are due according to the dates in the Calendar. Late submissions for any exam will not be accepted unless there is an acceptable excuse

Academic Integrity

Academic Misconduct Policy

All students are required to read, know, and comply with the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) / Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) Procedures for Handling Allegations of Misconduct by Full-Time and Part-Time Graduate Students.

This policy prohibits academic misconduct, including but not limited to the following: cheating or facilitating cheating; plagiarism; reuse of assignments; unauthorized collaboration; alteration of graded assignments; and unfair competition. You may request a paper copy of this policy at this by contacting jhep@jhu.edu.

Policy on Disability Services

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors with disabilities. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status in any student program or activity, or with regard to admission or employment. JHU works to ensure that students, employees and visitors with disabilities have equal access to university programs, facilities, technology and websites.

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, a person is considered to have a disability if c (1) he or she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (such as hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, performing manual tasks, walking, caring for oneself, learning, or concentrating); (2) has a record of having such an impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment class. The University provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations to students and employees with disabilities. In most cases, JHU will require documentation of the disability and the need for the specific requested accommodation.

The Disability Services program within the Office of Institutional Equity oversees the coordination of reasonable accommodations for students and employees with disabilities, and serves as the central point of contact for information on physical and programmatic access at the University. More information on this policy may be found at the Disabilities Services website or by contacting (410) 516-8075.

Disability Services

Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals is committed to providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations to students with disabilities.

Students requiring accommodations are encouraged to contact Disability Services at least four weeks before the start of the academic term or as soon as possible. Although requests can be made at any time, students should understand that there may be a delay of up to two weeks for implementation depending on the nature of the accommodations requested.

Requesting Accommodation

New students must submit a Disability Services Graduate Registration Form along with supporting documentation from a qualified diagnostician that: along with supporting documentation from a qualified diagnostician that:

• Identifies the type of disability
• Describes the current level of functioning in an academic setting
• Lists recommended accommodations

Questions about disability resources and requests for accommodation at Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals should be directed to:

EP Disability Services Phone: 410-516-2306Fax: 410-579-8049E-mail: ep-disability-svcs@jhu.edu

Academic Policies

Deadlines for Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing from Courses

Students may add a course up to one week after the start of the term for that particular course. Students may drop courses according to the drop deadlines outlined in the EP academic calendar (https://ep.jhu.edu/student-services/academic-calendar/). Between the 6th week of the class and prior to the final withdrawal deadline, a student may withdraw from a course with a W on their academic record. A record of the course will remain on the academic record with a W appearing in the grade column to indicate that the student registered and withdrew from the course.

Academic Misconduct Policy

All students are required to read, know, and comply with the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) / Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) Procedures for Handling Allegations of Misconduct by Full-Time and Part-Time Graduate Students.

This policy prohibits academic misconduct, including but not limited to the following: cheating or facilitating cheating; plagiarism; reuse of assignments; unauthorized collaboration; alteration of graded assignments; and unfair competition. Course materials (old assignments, texts, or examinations, etc.) should not be shared unless authorized by the course instructor. Any questions related to this policy should be directed to EP’s academic integrity officer at ep-academic-integrity@jhu.edu.

Students with Disabilities - Accommodations and Accessibility

Johns Hopkins University values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing welcoming, equitable, and accessible educational experiences for all students. Students with disabilities (including those with psychological conditions, medical conditions and temporary disabilities) can request accommodations for this course by providing an Accommodation Letter issued by Student Disability Services (SDS). Please request accommodations for this course as early as possible to provide time for effective communication and arrangements.

For further information or to start the process of requesting accommodations, please contact Student Disability Services at Engineering for Professionals, ep-disability-svcs@jhu.edu.

Student Conduct Code

The fundamental purpose of the JHU regulation of student conduct is to promote and to protect the health, safety, welfare, property, and rights of all members of the University community as well as to promote the orderly operation of the University and to safeguard its property and facilities. As members of the University community, students accept certain responsibilities which support the educational mission and create an environment in which all students are afforded the same opportunity to succeed academically. 

For a full description of the code please visit the following website: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/policies-guidelines/student-code/

Classroom Climate

JHU is committed to creating a classroom environment that values the diversity of experiences and perspectives that all students bring. Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Fostering an inclusive climate is important. Research and experience show that students who interact with peers who are different from themselves learn new things and experience tangible educational outcomes. At no time in this learning process should someone be singled out or treated unequally on the basis of any seen or unseen part of their identity. 
 
If you have concerns in this course about harassment, discrimination, or any unequal treatment, or if you seek accommodations or resources, please reach out to the course instructor directly. Reporting will never impact your course grade. You may also share concerns with your program chair, the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, or the Office of Institutional Equity. In handling reports, people will protect your privacy as much as possible, but faculty and staff are required to officially report information for some cases (e.g. sexual harassment).

Course Auditing

When a student enrolls in an EP course with “audit” status, the student must reach an understanding with the instructor as to what is required to earn the “audit.” If the student does not meet those expectations, the instructor must notify the EP Registration Team [EP-Registration@exchange.johnshopkins.edu] in order for the student to be retroactively dropped or withdrawn from the course (depending on when the "audit" was requested and in accordance with EP registration deadlines). All lecture content will remain accessible to auditing students, but access to all other course material is left to the discretion of the instructor.