A new educational technique is described which provides the undergraduate engineering student with realistic design experiences while maintaining a clear link with the associated engineering principles. Using specially developed software and microcomputers, the method develops in the student the ability to evaluate the validity of computer-generated designs and performance predictions. Criteria are established for the required software and its usage and the results of a test case are reported. The application described uses special airfoil-analysis software for a series of design exercises which culminate in a requirement to establish performance goals and then develop an airfoil to meet them. After completing the assignments, the students' ability to relate the physical features of an airfoil shape to the predicted performance is clearly superior to that of students instructed using more traditional methods.


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    Title :

    Using microcomputers and specialized software to enhance aircraft design education


    Additional title:

    Anwendung von Kleinstrechnern und spezieller Software zur Verbesserung der Ausbildung in der Flugzeugkonstruktion


    Contributors:
    Davey, R.F. (author)

    Published in:

    AIAA-Papers ; Sep ; 1-6


    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 2 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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