GW - Applications - Propulsion and Aerodynamics

What you will learn On successful completion of the module the student will be able to: Knowledge and Understanding Comprehend the underlying principles of thermodynamics and gas dynamics, as applied to thermomechanical jet propulsion for rockets and air-breathers Understand the operating features of military rocket systems and the parameters used to assess their performance Appreciate the trade-offs involved between missile aerodynamic and propulsion design Comprehend the aerodynamic design features adopted on modern missile designs. Skill Apply the fundamental laws of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics to subsonic and supersonic missile systems Analyse, using thermodynamics and gas dynamics theory, the performance of a GW powerplant (rocket motor, turbojet, turbofan, ramjet or scramjet) Calculate the necessary parameters of propulsion system individual components to meet given overall design requirements Calculate the aerodynamic characteristics of typical missile systems, as needed for subsequent stability and control analysis.