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- This article is about the branch of Physics. For the Daft Punk song, see Aerodynamic (song).
Aerodynamics is a branch of fluid dynamics concerned with the study of forces and gas flows. The solution of an aerodynamic problem normally involves calculating for various properties of the flow, such as velocity, pressure, density, and temperature, as a function of space and time. Understanding the flow pattern makes it possible to calculate or approximate the forces and moments acting on bodies in the flow. This mathematical analysis and empirical approximation form the scientific basis for heavier-than-air flight.
Aerodynamic problems can be classified in a number of ways. The flow environment defines the first classification criterion. External aerodynamics is the study of flow around solid objects of various shapes. Evaluating the lift and drag on an airplane, the shock waves that form in front of the nose of a rocket or the flow of air over a hard drive head are examples of external aerodynamics. Internal aerodynamics is the study of flow through passages in solid objects. For instance, internal aerodynamics encompasses the study of the airflow through a jet engine or through an air conditioning pipe.
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Worst of all, juz got result about my Aerodynamics & Avionics paper... it didn't turn out dat well....(!_!)
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Worst of all, juz got result about my Aerodynamics & Avionics paper... it didn't turn out dat well....(!_!)
@nscrwriter Another female racer - Milka?!?! Is this where we talk about aerodynamics?!?!lol
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@nscrwriter Another female racer - Milka?!?! Is this where we talk about aerodynamics?!?!lol
The Air Force's F-117 fighter uses aerodynamics discovered during research into how bumblebees fly.
JUSTNAME100 (Naim Soufiane) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:48:16 -0000
The Air Force's F-117 fighter uses aerodynamics discovered during research into how bumblebees fly.
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@glassidentities I use to live right next to Sea-Tac, many times I was convinced I was going to witness lack of aerodynamics
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@glassidentities I use to live right next to Sea-Tac, many times I was convinced I was going to witness lack of aerodynamics
Advanced Topics in Aerodynamics - Electronic media about Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, Propulsion Systems, and Related Technology.
Aerodynamics for Students - A web textbook from the University of Sydney that covers undergraduate-level aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, aircraft performance and propulsion. Investigates the significance of pressure distribution on an aerodynamic body and the estimation of lift, drag and pitching moment of an aerofoil from the pressure around it in flight.
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Aerodynamics in Plain English - A collection of 17 articles, for sale by the author, that explain the basic concepts in aerodynamics for students in k-12 and college.
Meta Description: [ Computational Fluid Dynamics, CFD , Software and Consulting for Engineers. ]
Aerodynamics of Bicycles - An practical introduction to the Aerodynamics of ground vehicles.
Aeronautics Learning Laboratory -- (ALLSTAR) Network - A NASA generated site with instructional resources for students and educators. Includes sections on the history and principles of aeronautics.
Airfoils by Chris Heintz - A textbook that discusses airfoil aerodynamics as applied to STOL aircraft.
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Applied Computational Aerodynamics Text -- W.H. Mason - An electronic version of class notes for Applied Computational Aerodynamics as taught at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics -- NASA Glenn Research Center - Background information on basic aerodynamics as teaching aids for secondary math and science teachers.
Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics - Prepared at NASA Glenn by the Learning Technologies Project (LTP) to provide background information on basic aerodynamics and propulsion for secondary math and science teachers. Includes interactive animated illustrations of many concepts.
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Electronics Cooling -- Fan and Blower Aerodynamics - A basic discussion of the aerodynamics of fans and blowers. Airfoils and volumetric flow calculations.
Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology (AS) - German research institute.
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Langley Technical Reports Server (LTRS) - Searchable collection of over 2,000 aerodynamic and aerospace related technical papers. The full-text papers are available as either PDF or Postscript files.
Mark Ketchum's Bridge Aerodynamics Page - A discussion of bridge aerodynamics, with particular emphasis on suspension bridges and the Tacoma Narrows disaster of 1940.
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Principles of Aeronautics - An online textbook discussing the basics of flight, drag and lift with content and lesson plans appropriate to all educational levels.
The K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook - Learning resources for aeronautics including an online textbook, lesson plans, interactive activities, curriculum bridges to other subjects.
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interested in aeronautics including an online textbook,
lesson plans, interactive activities, curriculum bridges
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