Carleton University · AERO 4446

Heat Transfer for Aerospace Applications

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Fundamentals of heat transfer with emphasis on aerospace systems design. Conduction, convection and radiation modes of heat transfer. Radiation exchange between surfaces and view factors. Radiation in spacecraft thermal control. High speed flight and reentry heating.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400 and ( MAAE 3300 or MECH 3310 ) and MATH 3705 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for MECH 4406 .
  • Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400 and ( MAAE 3300 or MECH 3310 ) and MATH 3705 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.
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Fundamentals of heat transfer with emphasis on aerospace systems design. Conduction, convection and radiation modes of heat transfer. Radiation exchange between surfaces and view factors. Radiation in spacecraft thermal control. High speed flight and reentry heating.

  • Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400 and ( MAAE 3300 or MECH 3310 ) and MATH 3705 .
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for MECH 4406 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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