8 - 9 Jan 2010
Computational Multiphase Flow
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This course will include a survey of multiphase flow computational fluid dynamics, with particular attention to turbulent flows. This will include comparison of various “tools” (numerical methods) in terms of “performance” (accuracy with respect to specific predicted characteristics) and “cost” (required computational resources). The course will first examine multiphase applications, fluid physics, models, and governing equations. This will be followed by an overview of numerical methods as a function of flow conditions and desired results. Detailed discussion of the numerical approaches will be discussed in order of increasing particle size ranging from mixed-fluid and Fast Eulerian for small particles to point-force techniques for non-equilibrium intermediate-size particles, to resolved-surface techniques for large particles. |
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8 - 9 Jan 2010
Best Practices in Wind Tunnel Testing
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Best Practices in Wind Tunnel Testing provides an overview of important concepts that are used in many wind tunnel test projects. The course is based largely on AIAA standards documents which focus on ground testing concepts. In particular, the course will address project management aspects of executing a testing project, the use and calibration of strain gage balances, the use of measurement uncertainty in ground testing, and the calibration of wind tunnels. |
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8 - 9 Jan 2010
Large Eddy Simulations: Theory, Applications, and Advanced Topics
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This course will provide an introduction to the large-eddy simulation of turbulent flows, as well as the discussion of some advanced topics. The first day will be devoted to the introductory discussion, including theory and applications of this method. During the second day, two special topics will be discussed, namely LES techniques based on alternative (non-conventional) approaches to subgrid-scale modeling and hybrid RANS/LES methods. |
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8 - 9 Jan 2010
Modeling Flight Dynamics with Tensors
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Establishing a new trend in flight dynamics, this two-day course introduces you to the modeling of flight dynamics with tensors. Instead of using the classical “vector mechanics” technique, the kinematics and dynamics of aerospace vehicles are formulated by Cartesian tensors that are invariant under time-dependent coordinate transformations.
This course builds on your general understanding of flight mechanics, but requires no prior knowledge of tensors. It introduces Cartesian tensors, reviews coordinate systems, formulates tensorial kinematics, and applies Newton’s and Euler’s laws to build the general six degrees of freedom equations of motion. For stability and control applications, the perturbation equations are derived with their linear and nonlinear aerodynamic derivatives. After taking the course you will have an appreciation of the powerful new “tensor flight dynamics,” and you should be able to model the dynamics of your own aerospace vehicle. |
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8 - 9 Jan 2010
Systems Engineering Fundamentals
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In today's globalized environment, manufacturing and designing companies compete for business. To be successful, companies need to practice strategies that minimize the possibility of degradation of product quality, cost overrun, schedule slippage, customer dissatisfaction, and system development failures. In this course, you will learn why we need systems engineering; the systems engineering fundamentals, including requirements analysis and development, functional analysis and allocation, and design decision analysis based on requirements; risk, opportunity and issue management throughout the development and design cycle; Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule and Work Breakdown Structure for development and design management; technical performance measurement for measuring, tracking, and validating design; interface management across in-house disciplines, supplier, and customer; and verification and validation of your products. |
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8 - 9 Jan 2010
Flow Control for Specialists
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The techniques of active flow control are becoming more sophisticated as fluid dynamics, control, and dynamical systems theory merge to design control architectures capable of solving challenging flow control applications. The two-day course will examine advanced topics in active flow control, placing particular emphasis on “how to do flow control.” This course complements the AIAA Modern Flow Control I Short Course, but Flow Control I is not a pre-requisite. A brief history of flow control, modern dynamical systems, and control theory related to closed-loop flow control and performance limitations will be discussed. State-of-the-art actuator and sensor design techniques will be covered. Case studies will be presented that describe recent success stories about the implementation of active flow control on advanced aircraft. The course lecturers, coming from industry and academia, have extensive backgrounds in flow control. |
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8 - 9 Jan 2010
Microfluidics and Nanofluidics: Fundamentals and Applications
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Microfluidics is rapidly emerging as an enabling technology, having applications ranging from unmanned aerial vehicles to ink jet printing to biochemical sensing, filtration and purification processes, among many other current and potential applications. Given the emerging importance of micro- and nanoscale transport phenomena, this course will provide working level engineers, faculty and managers with an overview and understanding of the fundamental fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and chemistry involved in such devices, as well as the biochemistry and engineering principles governing the design of micro- and nanofluidic devices. |
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8 - 9 Jan 2010
Fluid-Structure Interaction
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The course will give an overview of the phenomena that govern fluid-structure interaction, as well as numerical methods that can be used to predict them. A wide range of phenomena, ranging from aeroelasticity to weapon fragmentation, will be covered. |
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