Question: Consider a Joukowski mapping with a mapping constant C = 1 . The thickness of a Joukowski airfoil generated using this mapping can be determined,

Consider a Joukowski mapping with a mapping constant C=1. The thickness of a Joukowski airfoil generated using this mapping can be determined, to a fair approximation, by placing the mapping circle a distance 0.7698(tc) to the left of the imaginary axis. Write a Matlab program to generate and plot Joukowski airfoil sections and the pressure distributions they produce as a function of the thickness and zero lift angle of attack. Add additional code to numerically integrate the lift coefficient on the airfoil and compare the result with the analytic solution (use 360 points on the cylinder/airfoil). Do not neglect the finite thickness of the airfoil in your integration. Plot Joukowski airfoil shapes (in their true aspect ratio) and the pressure distributions they produce at 3 degrees angle of attack (with -Cp plotted vs.xc, with x measured from the leading edge) for the following combination of thickness to chord ratio and zero lift angle of attack: (a)10% and -3 degrees, (b)18% and -5 degrees. Include with your plots the values of the lift coefficients obtained by integration and from the analytic formula and the actual thickness achieved (compared to the intended value). Submit a copy of your code and the plots with your solution.
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