AERODYNAMIC EXPERIMENTAL LAB.

Course objectives

To be able to design an experiment to measure fluid dynamic phenomena. To be able to perform experimental measurements. To be able to analyse experimental data obtained by measurements.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
THEORY: Theory and practice of measurements in a wind tunnel by dynamometric balance. PRACTICE: 1. Design a wing with care to the wing plant and tip. 2. Realisation of the wing model designed at point 1. 3. Aerodynamic Force measurements on the wing in a wind tunnel by dynamometric balance. 4. Analysis of the data obtained by experimental measurements. 5. Optimization of the wing performances. 6. Presentation of the results 7. Drafting of the report
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of aerodynamics
Books
G.P. Romano – Notes of the Aerodynamics experimental Laboratory, 2008
Teaching mode
The laboratory deals with one/two theoretical classes and experimental measurements in the fluid dynamics laboratory. The students will employ the wind tunnel and several tools measuring aerodynamic body forces.
Frequency
Attendance is recommended to actively take part in the experimental campaigns.
Exam mode
The project consists of a scientific report and an oral presentation dealing with the experimental measurements performed during the laboratory and the comparison with the data available in the literature.
Bibliography
W.H. Rae & A.Pope – Low and high speed wind tunnel testing, 1984 R.J. Goldstein – Fluid mechanics measurements, 1983
Lesson mode
The laboratory deals with one/two theoretical classes and experimental measurements in the fluid dynamics laboratory. The students will employ the wind tunnel and several tools measuring aerodynamic body forces.
  • Lesson codeAAF1315
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseAerospace engineering
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • CFU3