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AOE-4624: Foundations of Aero and Hydroacoustics

Description: Fundamental background to the field of aero/hydroacoustics. Quantifying sound levels, acoustic intensity, the acoustic wave equation, and linear acoustics. Fluid dynamics, turbulence, and thermodynamics in aeroacoustics. Lighthill’s equation, and Curle’s equation. Characterization and identification of aeroacoustic sources. Leading and trailing edge noise. Basics of aeroacoustic wind tunnel testing.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: AOE-3014 and AOE-3054

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 4

Average GPA: 2.79 (B)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 16.08%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 4.53%

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