UNSW Course Outline

AERO3630 Aerodynamics - 2024

Published on the 01 Feb 2024

General Course Information

Course Code : AERO3630
Year : 2024
Term : Term 1
Teaching Period : T1
Is a multi-term course? : No
Faculty : Faculty of Engineering
Academic Unit : School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Delivery Mode : Multimodal
Delivery Format : Standard
Delivery Location : Kensington
Campus : Sydney
Study Level : Undergraduate
Units of Credit : 6

Useful Links
Handbook Class Timetable

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Course Details & Outcomes
Course Description
The overall aim of this course is to introduce students to the art and science of aerodynamics:
how fluid motion generates the forces and moments on air vehicles required for flight. The
course objectives are to

1. provide the understanding you need to communicate with other aerospace engineers
regarding aerodynamic matters,
2. provide the ability to analyse the aerodynamic performance of aerospace vehicles and
3. provide the basis for further advanced study of aerodynamics in your career.

Course Aims
This course will focus on the fundamental principles and application of aerodynamics – the science
and engineering of flight. The course aims to (1) provide the understanding you need to
communicate with other aerospace engineers regarding aerodynamic matters, (2) analyse the
aerodynamic performance of aerospace vehicles and (3) provide the basis for further advanced
study of aerodynamics in your career. If this course can give you an appreciation of the excitement
and beauty of aerodynamics, then the course be a success.

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Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
CLO1 : Describe aerodynamic phenomenon in terms of basic principles of fluid motion
CLO2 : Analyse and predict the low speed aerodynamic performance of wings
CLO3 : Analyse and predict the high-speed aerodynamic performance of objects (wings and
other relevant devices)
CLO4 : Describe and analyse viscous flow over aerodynamic surfaces

Course Learning Outcomes Assessment Item

CLO1 : Describe aerodynamic phenomenon in terms of • Assignments
basic principles of fluid motion • Laboratory Report
• Portfolio
CLO2 : Analyse and predict the low speed aerodynamic • Assignments
performance of wings • Laboratory Report
• Portfolio
CLO3 : Analyse and predict the high-speed aerodynamic • Assignments
performance of objects (wings and other relevant • Laboratory Report
devices) • Portfolio
CLO4 : Describe and analyse viscous flow over • Assignments
aerodynamic surfaces • Laboratory Report
• Portfolio

Learning and Teaching Technologies

Moodle - Learning Management System | Microsoft Teams | Echo 360

Additional Course Information

It is assumed that all students have completed a second-year fluid mechanics course.

Assessments
Assessment Structure
Assessment Item Weight Relevant Dates
Assignments 30%
Assessment Format: Individual
Laboratory Report 25%
Assessment Format: Individual
Portfolio 45%
Assessment Format: Individual

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Assessment Details
Assignments
Assessment Overview

A series of four assignments spread evenly throughout the term designed to give formative-like
assessment and feedback on progress.

Multi-page submission on Moodle.

Marking will be done with a rubric. Feedback will be provided when returned.

Course Learning Outcomes

CLO1 : Describe aerodynamic phenomenon in terms of basic principles of fluid motion

CLO2 : Analyse and predict the low speed aerodynamic performance of wings
CLO3 : Analyse and predict the high-speed aerodynamic performance of objects (wings and
other relevant devices)
CLO4 : Describe and analyse viscous flow over aerodynamic surfaces
Assessment Length

Multi-page submission on Moodle.

Submission notes

Due end of weeks 2,4,8,10 (see schedule)

Assessment information

Deadline for absolute fail: 2 weeks after submission

We aim to have marks returned 2 weeks after submission

Individual assignments (not group work)

Assignment submission Turnitin type

This assignment is submitted through Turnitin and students do not see Turnitin similarity
reports.

Laboratory Report
Assessment Overview

A report detailing the conduct and outcomes of the laboratory sessions in the course.

Rubrics will be provided for the information on assessment criteria.

Feedback will be provided when returned.

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Course Learning Outcomes

CLO1 : Describe aerodynamic phenomenon in terms of basic principles of fluid motion

CLO2 : Analyse and predict the low speed aerodynamic performance of wings
CLO3 : Analyse and predict the high-speed aerodynamic performance of objects (wings and
other relevant devices)
CLO4 : Describe and analyse viscous flow over aerodynamic surfaces
Assessment Length

Four reports as per instructions on Moodle

Submission notes

Reports due in weeks 3, 7 and 9 (see schedule)

Assessment information

The laboratories will be run in groups; however the reports are individual assessments.

Rubrics and all other assessment information is on Moodle.

Deadline for Absolute fail is 5 days after submission

If you are unable to come to campus due to COVID19, an alternative will be provided.

Assignment submission Turnitin type

This assignment is submitted through Turnitin and students do not see Turnitin similarity
reports.

Portfolio
Assessment Overview

This is a collection of tasks that include: (1) Personal reflection on learning, (2) a self-proposed
design and analysis task and (3) an analysis extending the analyses of the assignments
performed during term.

Marking will be done with a rubric. Feedback will be provided when returned.

Course Learning Outcomes

CLO1 : Describe aerodynamic phenomenon in terms of basic principles of fluid motion

CLO2 : Analyse and predict the low speed aerodynamic performance of wings
CLO3 : Analyse and predict the high-speed aerodynamic performance of objects (wings and
other relevant devices)
CLO4 : Describe and analyse viscous flow over aerodynamic surfaces

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Assignment submission Turnitin type

This assignment is submitted through Turnitin and students do not see Turnitin similarity
reports.

General Assessment Information

Grading Basis

Standard

Requirements to pass course

To achieve a grade of 50% or more.

Course Schedule
Teaching Week/Module Activity Type Content
Week 0 : 5 February - 11 February Other Introduction to course; Fundamentals, governing equations, fluid motion,
experimental/wind tunnel testing (Prof Doolan/Dr Yauwenas)
Week 2 : 19 February - 25 February Other Potential flow (Prof Doolan)
Week 3 : 26 February - 3 March Other Incompressible flow over airfoils (Prof Doolan)
Week 4 : 4 March - 10 March Other Incompressible flow over wings (Prof Doolan)
Week 5 : 11 March - 17 March Other Fundamentals of aeroacoustics (Dr Moreau)
Week 6 : 18 March - 24 March Other Flexibility Week
Week 7 : 25 March - 31 March Other Compressible flow, shock and expansion waves, linearised compressible
flow (Prof Doolan)
Week 8 : 1 April - 7 April Other (MON Public Holiday) Hypersonic aerodynamics (Prof Doolan)
Week 9 : 8 April - 14 April Other Viscous Flows (Dr Chaoyang Jiang)
Week 10 : 15 April - 21 April Other Portfolio Week (Prof Doolan)

Attendance Requirements
Students are strongly encouraged to attend all classes and review lecture recordings. Students
must attend the lab sessions to be eligible to submit a lab assignment.

Course Resources
Prescribed Resources
It is strongly recommended that you purchase the textbook:

Print:

https://www.bookshop.unsw.edu.au/details.cgi?ITEMNO=9781266076442

Digital:

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https://unswbookshop.vitalsource.com/products/-v9781266486685

Recommended Resources
Course materials will also be provided on Moodle.

I recommend that you search the resources on aerodynamics in the UNSW Library.

UNSW Library website: https://www.library.unsw.edu.au/

Moodle: https://moodle.telt.unsw.edu.au/login/index.php

Staff Details
Position Name Email Location Phone Availability Equitable Learning Primary
Services Contact Contact
Convenor Con Doolan 408/J17 02 9385 After Lectures and by No Yes
5696 Email Appointment
Lecturer Danielle Mo No No
reau
Yendrew Ya No No
uwenas
Chaoyang Ji No No
ang
Peter Abdo No No
Erik Mueller No No
Mohamed M No No
ahmoud

Other Useful Information

Academic Information
I. Special consideration and supplementary assessment

If you have experienced an illness or misadventure beyond your control that will interfere with
your assessment performance, you are eligible to apply for Special Consideration prior to, or
within 3 working days of, submitting an assessment or sitting an exam.

Please note that UNSW has a Fit to Sit rule, which means that if you sit an exam, you are
declaring yourself fit enough to do so and cannot later apply for Special Consideration.

For details of applying for Special Consideration and conditions for the award of supplementary
assessment, please see the information on UNSW’s Special Consideration page.

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II. Administrative matters and links

All students are expected to read and be familiar with UNSW guidelines and polices. In particular,
students should be familiar with the following:

Attendance
UNSW Email Address
Special Consideration
Exams
Approved Calculators
Academic Honesty and Plagiarism
Equitable Learning Services

III. Equity and diversity

Those students who have a disability that requires some adjustment in their teaching or learning
environment are encouraged to discuss their study needs with the course convener prior to, or at
the commencement of, their course, or with the Equity Officer (Disability) in the Equitable
Learning Services. Issues to be discussed may include access to materials, signers or note-
takers, the provision of services and additional exam and assessment arrangements. Early
notification is essential to enable any necessary adjustments to be made.

IV. Professional Outcomes and Program Design

Students are able to review the relevant professional outcomes and program designs for their
streams by going to the following link: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/student-life/
student-resources/program-design.

Note: This course outline sets out the description of classes at the date the Course Outline is
published. The nature of classes may change during the Term after the Course Outline is published.
Moodle or your primary learning management system (LMS) should be consulted for the up-to-date
class descriptions. If there is any inconsistency in the description of activities between the
University timetable and the Course Outline/Moodle/LMS, the description in the Course Outline/
Moodle/LMS applies.

Academic Honesty and Plagarism

UNSW has an ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of learning informed by academic
integrity. All UNSW students have a responsibility to adhere to this principle of academic
integrity. Plagiarism undermines academic integrity and is not tolerated at UNSW. Plagiarism at
UNSW is defined as using the words or ideas of others and passing them off as your own.

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Plagiarism is a type of intellectual theft. It can take many forms, from deliberate cheating to
accidentally copying from a source without acknowledgement. UNSW has produced a website
with a wealth of resources to support students to understand and avoid plagiarism, visit:
student.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism. The Learning Centre assists students with understanding
academic integrity and how not to plagiarise. They also hold workshops and can help students
one-on-one.

You are also reminded that careful time management is an important part of study and one of
the identified causes of plagiarism is poor time management. Students should allow sufficient
time for research, drafting and the proper referencing of sources in preparing all assessment
tasks.

Repeated plagiarism (even in first year), plagiarism after first year, or serious instances, may also
be investigated under the Student Misconduct Procedures. The penalties under the procedures
can include a reduction in marks, failing a course or for the most serious matters (like plagiarism
in an honours thesis or contract cheating) even suspension from the university. The Student
Misconduct Procedures are available here:

www.gs.unsw.edu.au/policy/documents/studentmisconductprocedures.pdf

Submission of Assessment Tasks

Work submitted late without an approved extension by the course coordinator or delegated
authority is subject to a late penalty of five percent (5%) of the maximum mark possible for that
assessment item, per calendar day.

The late penalty is applied per calendar day (including weekends and public holidays) that the
assessment is overdue. There is no pro-rata of the late penalty for submissions made part way
through a day. This is for all assessments where a penalty applies.

Work submitted after five days (120 hours) will not be accepted and a mark of zero will be
awarded for that assessment item.

For some assessment items, a late penalty may not be appropriate. These will be clearly
indicated in the course outline, and such assessments will receive a mark of zero if not
completed by the specified date. Examples include:

Weekly online tests or laboratory work worth a small proportion of the subject mark;
Exams, peer feedback and team evaluation surveys;
Online quizzes where answers are released to students on completion;
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 Professional assessment tasks, where the intention is to create an authentic assessment that
has an absolute submission date; and,
Pass/Fail assessment tasks.

Faculty-specific Information
Engineering Student Support Services – The Nucleus - enrolment, progression checks, clash
requests, course issues or program-related queries

Engineering Industrial Training – Industrial training questions

UNSW Study Abroad – study abroad student enquiries (for inbound students)

UNSW Exchange – student exchange enquiries (for inbound students)

UNSW Future Students – potential student enquiries e.g. admissions, fees, programs, credit
transfer

Phone

(+61 2) 9385 8500 – Nucleus Student Hub

(+61 2) 9385 7661 – Engineering Industrial Training

(+61 2) 9385 3179 – UNSW Study Abroad and UNSW Exchange (for inbound students)

School-specific Information
Short Extensions

Short extensions are not currently applicable to Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Courses.

Review of Results

The purpose of a review of results is if there was a marking error. Review of results is for when
you have cause to believe that there is a marking error. Review of Results cannot be used to get
feedback. If you would like feedback for assessments prior to the final exam, you are welcome to
contact the course convenor directly. No feedback will be provided on final exams.

Use of AI

The use of AI is prohibited unless explicitly permitted by the course convenor. Please respect this

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and be aware that penalties will apply when unauthorised use is detected, such as through
Turnitin. If the use of generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is allowed in a specific assessment, they
must be properly credited, and your submissions must be substantially your own work.

School Contact Information

Location

UNSW Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Ainsworth building J17, Level 1

Above Coffee on Campus

Hours

9:00–5:00pm, Monday–Friday*

*Closed on public holidays, School scheduled events and University Shutdown

Web

School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Engineering Student Support Services

Engineering Industrial Training

UNSW Study Abroad and Exchange (for inbound students)

UNSW Future Students

Phone

(+61 2) 9385 8500 – Nucleus Student Hub

(+61 2) 9385 7661 – Engineering Industrial Training

(+61 2) 9385 3179 – UNSW Study Abroad and UNSW Exchange (for inbound students)

(+61 2) 9385 4097 – School Office**

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**Please note that the School Office will not know when/if your course convenor is on campus or
available

Email

Engineering Student Support Services – current student enquiries

e.g. enrolment, progression, clash requests, course issues or program-related queries

Engineering Industrial Training – Industrial training questions

UNSW Study Abroad – study abroad student enquiries (for inbound students)

UNSW Exchange – student exchange enquiries (for inbound students)

UNSW Future Students – potential student enquiries

e.g. admissions, fees, programs, credit transfer

School Office – School general office administration enquiries

NB: the relevant teams listed above must be contacted for all student enquiries. The School
will only be able to refer students on to the relevant team if contacted

Important Links

Student Wellbeing
Urgent Mental Health & Support
Equitable Learning Services
Faculty Transitional Arrangements for COVID-19
Moodle
Lab Access
Computing Facilities
Student Resources
Course Outlines
Makerspace
UNSW Timetable
UNSW Handbook

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