At the end of the course the student should understand the basic aspects of the experimental aerodynamics and should be able to perform by himself experimental studies by means of the standard experimental equipment normally available in applied aerodynamic laboratories.
The student will be able to apply the fundamental concepts of the physics of viscous flows in order to assess the flow behaviour around aerodynamic and bluff bodies, to estimate the aerodynamic loads, to propose flow control methods and to be capable to perform an aerodynamic conceptual design.