Numerical solution techniques for the partial differential equations governing fluid dynamics; model equations; numerical error analysis using theories in ordinary differential equations and ordinary difference equations; eigensystem analysis; stability, convergence, and consistency; stiffness, relaxation, and multigrid. Prerequisite: MAE 6310 or instructor permission.
Computational Fluid Dynamics I
Host University
University of Virginia
Semester
Fall 2026
Course Number
MAE 6720-600
CRN
17139
Credits
3
Discipline
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Instructor
Xinfeng Gao (jab3z@virginia.edu)
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