Spring 2027

Gasdynamics

Gasdynamics course covering thermodynamics and fluid dynamics of steady and unsteady compressible gas flows in one and two dimensions, including the method of characteristics, wave phenomena, and shock interactions.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Michael Wadas

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2010: 3.59 GPA, 86.5% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Spring 2011: 3.55 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2011: 3.80 GPA, 93.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Quantitatively analyze steady and unsteady high-speed flows in one and two dimensions

  • Apply the method of characteristics to study a wave field

  • Use Matlab or similar software to solve nonlinear algebraic high-speed flow problems and visualize complex relationships

  • Use shock and rarefaction polar curves to study wave interactions

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2

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Prerequisites

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M E 363, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

    • ME 363
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of Engineering Guest Students
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  • Any of
    • ME 363
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of Engineering Guest Students

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2010: 3.59 GPA, 86.5% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Spring 2011: 3.55 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2011: 3.80 GPA, 93.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Thermodynamics and fluid dynamics of steady, one- and two-dimensional, compressible gas flows
  • Unsteady, one-dimensional, compressible gas flows
  • Method of characteristics
  • Wave phenomena and shock interactions

Skills

  • Analyze thermodynamics and fluid dynamics of compressible gas flows, including steady/unsteady 1D/2D flows, method of characteristics, and wave/shock interactions.
  • Solve nonlinear algebraic high-speed flow problems and visualize complex relationships using Matlab or similar software.

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EMA/ME 425 · Spring 2027

Gasdynamics

Recorded 2026-10-14
EMA/ME 425 · Spring 2027

Gasdynamics

Recorded 2026-10-14
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