MAE 554
Hypersonic Aerodynamics
Section: 601

Course Description

Fundamentals of inviscid and viscous hypersonic flowfields. Classical and modern techniques for calculating shock wave shapes, expansions, surface pressures, heat transfer and skin friction. Applications to high speed aircraft, rockets and spacecraft.

DE Fee

Engineering Online GRAD

DE Program

MS E

Spring 2026

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Days:
[TBA]

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MAE 553 Enrollment for this course is through the Engineering Online Registration System. Go to http://go.ncsu.edu/eol_registration