This course will present theory and design of airfoil sections, lifting and thickness problems. Lifting line and lifting surface theory as applied to airfoils and propellers. Integral boundary layer methods. Momentum Theory and Blade Element Theory. Propeller/Rotor thrust and torque. Advanced aerodynamic concepts.

The course objectives are

• To gain advanced knowledge on airfoil shape and aerodynamic characteristics and rotary wing aerodynamics.
• To be able to perform airfoil and rotary wing aerodynamic analysis.
• To apply the basic knowledge learned through an airfoil and a rotor design and analysis studies by a course group project which requires design and analysis.