Hypersonics (AERO4470)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 2 Hours/ One Off
There is one 2 hour practical class during the semester.
Incompatible
MECH4470
Prerequisite
MECH3410
Assessment methods
Assignments, Tutorial Exercises, Laboratory Experiment, End of Semester Examination.
Course enquiries
Doctor Chris James ()
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Hypersonic gas dynamics including: hypersonic wind tunnels, flow deflection techniques, viscous flows, non-equilibrium flows, rarefied gas dynamics, and satellite drag.
