Title: An informal introduction to basic concepts of aerodynamics: part I: incompressible two-dimensional flows

Authors: M. Hafez

Addresses: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Bainer Hall, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616-5294, USA

Abstract: The main concepts to understand and to evaluate aerodynamic forces and moments are examined using as simple mathematical tools as possible. The lifting and thickness problems for 2-D incompressible flows are discussed. In particular, Magnus effect in flow over a rotating cylinder is analysed together with Joukowski transformation and Joukowski airfoils. Viscous effects are also briefly examined.

Keywords: flow over rotating cylinders; Joukowski transformation; Joukowski airfoils; boundary layers; basic aerodynamics; incompressible flow; 2D flows; aerodynamic forces; aerodynamic moments; lifting; thickness; viscous effects.

DOI: 10.1504/IJAD.2013.054433

International Journal of Aerodynamics, 2013 Vol.3 No.4, pp.253 - 279

Published online: 28 Feb 2014 *

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