Fundamentals of Aerodynamics

Aerodynamics studies the air flow around objects and the resulting lift and drag forces exerted on the object by the flow. It is the fundamental course for students majoring in Aerospace Engineering. It’s currently delivered to junior (3rd-year) students in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Peking University in 2026.

To watch the Air crash video mentioned in class, click the following link