Three-dimensional turbulent flow created by a wake vortex from a cropdusting aircraft. (Image is taken from NASA's Web site: http://www.nasa.gov.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Mark Drela
Dr. Ali Merchant
MIT Course Number
16.13
As Taught In
Fall 2003
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
The major focus of 16.13 is on boundary layers, and boundary layer theory subject to various flow assumptions, such as compressibility, turbulence, dimensionality, and heat transfer. Parameters influencing aerodynamic flows and transition and influence of boundary layers on outer potential flow are presented, along with associated stall and drag mechanisms. Numerical solution techniques and exercises are included.