Aerodynamics

Aerodynamics CPU

Introduction
Featured Careers
Skill Development
What's Included
Ordering Information
CPU Objectives

Using the Applied Technologies AeroDyne Wind Tunnel, students study how air flows over various shapes. As they explore aerodynamics-related careers, students conduct wind tunnel experiments on a variety of transportation models including an air foil they design and build themselves.

Featured Careers

Aerospace engineer
Air traffic controller
Aircraft technician
Automotive body repairer

Skill Development

Technology Skills

Aerodynamic design and engineering
Air’s and water’s similarity as fluids
Drag and lift
Subsonic and supersonic aerodynamics
Lift, thrust, and stall
Laminar and non-laminar air flow
Bernoulli’s principle
Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Meteorological causes of wind
Effects of wind on structures
Applications of wind for energy

Academic Skills

Reading
Writing
Math
Physical science
Earth science
Building/modeling/engineering
Observation and analysis
Teamwork
Problem solving
Resource allocation
Technological literacy
TSA event alignment

What's Included

Applied Technologies Aerodynamics courseware CD
Applied Technologies Aerodynamics Student Guide
Motion software
Applied Technologies Aerodyne Wind Tunnel
Wood shapes set
Wooden airfoils
Shapes set worksheet pad
Vehicle test worksheet pad
Airfoil test worksheet pad
Airfoil template pad
Modeler's seaming iron
Balsa sheets and sticks
Miscellaneous materials and consumables
Instructor's Overview
Media Cruiser

Ordering Information

Aerodynamics - CCA985
CPU Objectives

AeroDyne Wind Tunnel also available separately.

You may also want to review our Engineering Application Series (EAS), an online collection of fun and exciting problem-based learning opportunities.

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