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ASTE 445 Molecular Gas Dynamics

Units: 3
Terms Offered: FaSp
Physical description of kinetic nature of gas flows; distribution function; introduction to the Boltzmann equation; free-molecule flow; surface and molecular reflection properties; Monte Carlo flow calculations.
Recommended Preparation: AME 309  or ASTE 305 
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Letter