PC3172 Physics of Weapons Systems: Fluid Dynamics of Weapons, Shock Waves, Explosions

This course provides the basic physical principles applicable to air-borne and water-borne missiles, as well as the fluid dynamics of shocks and explosions. Topics include: Elements of thermodynamics, ideal fluid flow, elementary viscous flows, similitude and scaling laws, laminar and turbulent boundary layers, underwater vehicles, classical airfoil theory, supersonic flow, drag and lift of supersonic airfoils with applications to missiles, fluid dynamics of combustion, underwater explosions.

Prerequisite

PH2151, PH3991

Lecture Hours

4

Lab Hours

2