Fluid Mechanics Course
This course equips you with essential fluid mechanics knowledge for high-altitude UAV design. Learn to estimate drag components, calculate power needs, apply aerodynamic scaling with Reynolds, Mach, and dynamic pressure numbers, optimise inlet flows, and account for atmospheric effects to confidently analyse and optimise engineering systems at 16 km altitudes.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to predict lift, drag, and power for high-altitude UAVs. Master estimation of induced, parasite, and skin-friction drag, total drag coefficients, and propulsion power using dimensional analysis, uncertainty methods, analytical models, real atmosphere data, and inlet performance for reliable aerodynamic decisions.
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Develop skills
- Predict UAV drag, induced drag, and shaft power quickly and accurately.
- Design wings and lift for 16 km UAV cruise in minutes using high-altitude aerodynamics.
- Evaluate boundary layer regimes and skin-friction drag for better control.
- Size intakes, predict losses, and ensure mass flow for inlets at 16 km altitude.
- Apply dimensional analysis with Re, Ma, and q to scale tests to actual UAV flights.
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