92-590-31
Unsteady Aerodynamics and Noise Generation Modeling
Semester: Fall 2005
Instructor: Dr. G.W. Rankin,
Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering
Restrictions: Students will not be allowed to register over the web. They must get
signed in using add/drop forms with
the permission of the instructor.
Course Description:
In
this course practical methods of modeling the
generation of aerodynamic noise (aeroacoustics)
will be studied. The methods to be considered include direct numerical simulation,
integral methods based on the
acoustic analogy and various broadband-noise-source-model
methods. Emphasis will be placed on
understanding the fundamental aspects of the methods and
their relationship to fluid
mechanics as well as the steps necessary for implementation in
computational fluid dynamic
codes. In addition, certain aspects of the generation of noise
caused by vibrating surfaces (vibro-acoustics) will be considered. This section will
focus on the
concept of the apparent mass of a
vibrating object.
Method of Instruction:
The
instruction will, primarily, be of a directed special
study format with selected readings from
classical papers and chapters of
certain textbooks on the topics assigned. In addition, however, it
is planned to invite a number (3 to 5)
experts in the field to give guest lectures on topics of their
expertise. In order to make this
feasible, from a financial perspective, the use of video
conferencing and distance
learning techniques will be investigated.
Method of Evaluation:
Preparation
of a Formal Report on a Selected Topic 30
Oral
Presentation of the Formal Report 20
Ability
to Handle Questions andDiscussion (Class
participation) 20
Oral
Examination (Based on the Entire Course) 30
Total
100