Equipping readers with the ability to analyze the nature of airflow on aircrafts, the book provides comprehensive knowledge of the characteristics of subsonic and supersonic airflow. The book emphasizes the connection between the operating actions in flight and aerodynamic requirements.
Equipping readers with the ability to analyze the nature of airflow on aircrafts, the book provides comprehensive knowledge of the characteristics of subsonic and supersonic airflow. The book emphasizes the connection between the operating actions in flight and aerodynamic requirements.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Rose G Davies works at the School of Aviation, Massey University, New Zealand. She developed, and coordinates the current aerodynamics courses for the BAv degree in the Massey University Air Transport Program. She has teaching experience in aero-science and aircraft systems, physics and mathematics, and the foundation courses for various degrees. Rose has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, majoring in internal combustion engine design, a Master's degree in engineering-thermophysics-combustion, and a PhD in applied mathematics. Before starting her university teaching career, Rose had some 20 years research experience in mathematical modelling and fluid dynamics, combustion, and remote sensing of engine emissions. She is a member of ASME, AIAA, ANZIAM, and the Royal Society New Zealand, and a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research (JAAER).
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction. 1. Calculus Revision. 2. Fundamental Principles of Aerodynamics (Subsonic). 3. Viscous Flow and Boundary Layer. 4. Aerodynamic Forces - Subsonic Flight. 5. Stability. 6. Speed of Sound and Mach Number. 7. Compressible Air Flow. 8. Aerodynamics of Transonic Aerofoils. 9. Transonic Flight and Aerofoils. 10. Supersonic Waves. 11. Introduction of Supersonic Flight. Appendix I: List of Derivatives Appendix II: 0 - /J -M Diagram Appendix III: Prandtl-Meyer Function Appendix IV: Answers to Exercises. References. Index.
