• Aviation, Semester 2, position 4
• Weapon Systems, Semester 2, position 4

The aim of this course is to introduce students to basic concepts of high speed aerodynamics. Emphasis is given to transonic and supersonic flow problems. External flows (supersonic airfoils, wings and complete aircraft lifting configurations) and internal flows (supersonic intakes, nozzles and diffusers).

Upon completion and passing the course the student should be capable of understanding the basic concepts and problems in the field of aerodynamics at transonic and supersonic speeds. It is expected that the student knows how to apply the acquired knowledge in this field to solve practical engineering problems.

The theoretical part of the course covers the following topics: Classification of flow and flow model (Navier-Stokes equations, the Euler, the potential of small disturbances, Prandtl-Glauert and Laplace). Singularities and discontinuities in the flow field. The method of characteristics and conical flow field. Airfoil in transonic and supersonic field (linear airfoil theory and the theory of higher order). Wing in supersonic flow (influence of tips, sweep, delta wing, supersonic and subsonic leading edge). Computational analysis of complete aircraft lifting configurations in transonic and supersonic flow fields. Intakes, nozzles and diffusers.

Practical part of course demonstrates numerical examples in all areas. Practical work of students is accomplished through a virtual classroom, available 24 hours (program MOODLE). In the workshop students have access to the professor's lectures (handouts) and tests for practice. Practical training includes preparation of three projects. Each student works individually, and student qualifies for the final exam after completing at least two of the three projects.

Attended course in Applied Aerodynamics, or a course in fluid mechanics which provides satisfactory background knowledge (with professor’s approval).

The students have access to the virtual classroom on the Internet. At the first lecture students are enrolled and trained for work (Moodle software). In the workshops students have access to the lectures and exercises, guidelines for project preparation, internet resources, etc.

Total assigned hours: 75

New material: 20
Elaboration and examples (recapitulation): 10

Auditory exercises: 10
Laboratory exercises: 0
Calculation tasks: 10
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 10
Consultations: 0
Discussion/workshop: 0
Research study work: 0

Review and grading of calculation tasks: 0
Review and grading of lab reports: 0
Review and grading of seminar papers: 0
Review and grading of the project: 5
Test: 0
Test: 5
Final exam: 5

Activity during lectures: 10
Test/test: 30
Laboratory practice: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 30
Final exam: 30
Requirement for taking the exam (required number of points): 25

I. Kostić, O. Kostić: High Speed Aerodynamics, Handouts, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Belgrade 2023.; R. T. Jones: High Speed Wing Theory, Princeton University press, 1999.; H. Ashley: Aerodynamics of Wings and Bodies, McGraw Hill, 1995.