Aerodynamics selected topics in the light of their historical development
Title:
Aerodynamics selected topics in the light of their historical development
Author:
Von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963.
ISBN:
9781621985976
9780486434858
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Publication Information:
Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, 2004.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (ix, 203 p.) : ill.
Series:
Dover Books on Aeronautical Engineering Ser.
General Note:
Originally published: Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press, 1954.
Contents:
I. Aerodynamic Research before the Era of Flight -- II. The Theory of Lift -- III. Theories of Drag and Skin Friction -- IV. Supersonic Aerodynamics -- V. Stability and Aeroelasticity -- VI. From the Propeller to the Space Rocket.
Abstract:
Charming,reader-friendly chronicle by a famous pioneer in aerodynamic research traces the development of dynamic flight from the time of Newton through the 20th century. Itrecounts struggles of engineers and physicists with problems associated with lift, drag, stability, aeroelasticity, and the sound barrier. 72 figures. 1957 edition.
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