Research
Flight Science and Vehicle Dynamics
Faculty
- Mark D. Maughmer
- Joseph Horn
- Barnes W. McCormick (Emeritus)
- Hubert C. Smith (Emeritus)
Activities
Research activities in the area of flight science and vehicle dynamics are varied. Current topics of interest include airfoil design and analysis, low Reynolds number aerodynamics, aircraft drag reduction through flight testing, wing/fuselage interference, planform optimization for induced drag minimization, force and moment prediction for aircraft flight control, dynamic stall, helicopter tail rotor and aerodynamics, and helicopter rotor blade/airframe interference.
Specializations
- Flight Vehicle Aerodynamics
- Aircraft Stability and Control
- Aircraft Operations
- Flight Mechanics
- V/STOL Aircraft
- Aircraft Design