Fluid Mechanics Course
This course provides essential skills for aerodynamic analysis and design of high-altitude UAVs, focusing on drag prediction, power requirements, and practical modeling techniques using real-world data.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
This Fluid Mechanics Course equips you with practical tools to predict lift, drag, and power requirements for high-altitude UAVs. You will learn to estimate induced, parasite, and skin-friction drag, compile total drag coefficients, and compute propulsion power. Employ dimensional analysis, uncertainty techniques, and straightforward analytical models, utilising actual atmospheric data and inlet performance methods to make dependable, evidence-based aerodynamic choices.
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Develop skills
- Drag and power prediction: estimate UAV drag, induced drag, and shaft power quickly.
- High-altitude aerodynamics: size wings and lift for 16 km UAV cruise in minutes.
- Boundary layer control: assess laminar–turbulent regimes and skin-friction drag.
- Inlet flow design: size intakes, predict losses, and ensure mass flow at 16 km.
- Dimensional analysis tools: use Re, Ma, and q to scale tests to real UAV flight.
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