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Theory and application of advanced diagnostic techniques used in aerodynamics and propulsion research with an emphasis placed on wind tunnel testing and advanced optical and laser-based techniques. Experience with aircraft performance measurement, wind tunnel testing, schlieren/shadowgraph photography, interferometry, spectroscopy, laser Doppler velocimetry, particle and molecular-based scattering, particle image velocimetry, pressure/temperature/shear sensitive paint, and other recently developed techniques provided through lectures and laboratory exercises.Course Information: Prerequisites: AE 311, AE 312, AE 433, AE 460.