2 016 - Hydrodynamics

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Principles of conservation of mass, momentum and energy in fluid mechanics. Basic geophysical fluid mechanics, including the effects of salinity, temperature, and density; heat balance in the ocean; large scale flows. Hydrostatics. Linear free surface waves, wave forces on floating and submerged structures. Added mass, lift and drag forces. Introduction to ocean acoustics; sound propagation and refraction. Sonar equation. Laboratory sessions in wave propagation, lift and drag forces on submerged bodies, and sound propagation.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Physics II (GIR), 18.03

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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