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MANE 6550 - Theory of Compressible Flow

General equations of compressible flow. Specialization to inviscid flows in two space dimensions. Linearized solutions in subsonic and supersonic flow. Characteristic equations for supersonic flow with applications in external and internal flow. One-dimensional nonsteady compressible flow. Introduction to transonic flow.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MANE 4070  Aerodynamics or MANE 6520  Fluid Mechanics.

When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.



Credit Hours: 3