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Introduction to Aircraft Design
Häftad, 2017
699 kr
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The new edition of this popular textbook provides a modern, accessible introduction to the whole process of aircraft design from requirements to conceptual design, manufacture and in-service issues. Highly illustrated descriptions of the full spectrum of aircraft types, their aerodynamics, …
Low-Speed Aerodynamics
Häftad, 2001
1242 kr
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Low-speed aerodynamics is important in the design and operation of aircraft flying at low Mach number, and ground and marine vehicles. This 2001 book offers a modern treatment of the subject, both the theory of inviscid, incompressible, and irrotational aerodynamics and the computational techniques …
Airplane Stability and Control
A History of the Technologies that Made Aviation Possible
Av Malcolm J. Abzug, E. Eugene Larrabee m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
1351 kr
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From the early machines to today's sophisticated aircraft, stability and control have always been crucial considerations. In this second edition, Abzug and Larrabee again forge through the history of aviation technologies to present an informal history of the personalities and the events, the art …
Principles of Space Instrument Design
Av A. M. Cruise, J. A. Bowles m. fl.
Häftad, 2006
1107 kr
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This book provides an informative account of the design of instruments used in rockets and spacecraft. The volume begins with a chapter introducing the basic principles of designing for the space environment. Following chapters discuss mechanical, structural, thermal and electronic design including …
Automated Rendezvous and Docking of Spacecraft
Häftad, 2008
1693 kr
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The definitive reference for space engineers on rendezvous and docking/berthing (RVD/B) related issues, this book answers key questions such as: How does the docking vehicle accurately approach the target spacecraft? What technology is needed aboard the spacecraft to perform automatic rendezvous …
Introduction to Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity
Av Dewey H. Hodges, G. Alvin Pierce
Inbunden, 2011
1078 kr
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This text provides an introduction to structural dynamics and aeroelasticity, with an emphasis on conventional aircraft. The primary areas considered are structural dynamics, static aeroelasticity and dynamic aeroelasticity. The structural dynamics material emphasizes vibration, the modal …
Aerodynamics of Low Reynolds Number Flyers
Av Wei Shyy, Yongsheng Lian m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
813 kr
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Low Reynolds number aerodynamics is important to a number of natural and man-made flyers. Birds, bats, and insects have been of interest to biologists for years, and active study in the aerospace engineering community, motivated by interest in micro air vehicles (MAVs), has been increasing rapidly. …
The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary
Av Bill Gunston
Häftad, 2011
1107 kr
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The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary is an authoritative and accessible reference useful to scholars and enthusiasts alike. This dictionary is an essential tool for professionals involved in the aerospace industry and flight, and for anyone who must read and understand the technical literature of the …
Flight Simulation
Häftad, 1988
1139 kr
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Although the complexity and capability of flight simulators have matched the growth of aerospace technology, there has until now been no textbook dealing specifically with the design and construction of flight simulators. This is a primary purpose of Flight Simulation. Written in collaboration with …
Particle Image Velocimetry
Av Ronald J. Adrian, Jerry Westerweel
Inbunden, 2010
2166 kr
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Particle image velocimetry, or PIV, refers to a class of methods used in experimental fluid mechanics to determine instantaneous fields of the vector velocity by measuring the displacements of numerous fine particles that accurately follow the motion of the fluid. Although the concept of measuring …
Flight Mechanics of High-Performance Aircraft
Häftad, 1995
1237 kr
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This text, written at a level accessible to advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students, covers all aspects of flight performance of modern day high-performance aircraft, from take-off to landing, through different phases of flight in climb, cruise, turning and descent. The book begins …
Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization
Inbunden, 2010
2247 kr
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This is a long-overdue volume dedicated to space trajectory optimization. Interest in the subject has grown, as space missions of increasing levels of sophistication, complexity, and scientific return - hardly imaginable in the 1960s - have been designed and flown. Although the basic tools of …
Elements of Numerical Methods for Compressible Flows
Inbunden, 2006
1579 kr
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The purpose of this book is to present the basic elements of numerical methods for compressible flows. It is appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and specialists working in high speed flows. The focus is on the unsteady one-dimensional Euler equations which form the basis …
Aircraft Performance
Av W. Austyn Mair, David L. Birdsall m. fl.
Häftad, 1996
1025 kr
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This book describes the principles and equations required for evaluating the performance of an aircraft. After introductory chapters on the atmosphere, basic flight theory and drag, the book goes on to consider in detail the estimation of climbing performance, the relevant characteristics of power …
The Geostationary Applications Satellite
Av Peter Berlin, Michael J. Rycroft m. fl.
Häftad, 2004
667 kr
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Berlin offers an in-depth look into all the engineering aspects of geostationary satellite design, construction, and launch. Geostationary satellites have opened new doors for the peaceful use of outer space. From vantage points 22,000 miles above the equator, they permit people anywhere on land, …
Aircraft Noise
Av Michael J. T. Smith, Michael J. Rycroft m. fl.
Häftad, 2004
1351 kr
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Aircraft Noise traces the origins of this problem to the introduction of the jet engine into the airline fleet in the late 1950s and describes the legal restrictions now placed on the industry. It explains the derivation of the special noise units and assessment scales now used around the world; …
A History of Aerodynamics
And Its Impact on Flying Machines
Av John D. Anderson, Jr, Michael J. Rycroft
Häftad, 1999
1286 kr
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From the Foreword: 'John Anderson's book represents a milestone in aviation literature. For the first time aviation enthusiasts - both specialists and popular readers alike - possess an authoritative history of aerodynamic theory. Not only is this study authoritative, it is also highly readable and …
Gas Turbine Emissions
Inbunden, 2013
1921 kr
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The development of clean, sustainable energy systems is one of the pre-eminent issues of our time. Most projections indicate that combustion-based energy conversion systems will continue to be the predominant approach for the majority of our energy usage, and gas turbines will continue to be …
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control
A Practical Engineering Approach
Av Marcel J. Sidi, Michael J. Rycroft m. fl.
Häftad, 2000
1432 kr
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Satellites are used increasingly in telecommunications, scientific research, surveillance, and meteorology, and these satellites rely heavily on the effectiveness of complex onboard control systems. This 1997 book explains the basic theory of spacecraft dynamics and control and the practical …
Basic Aerodynamics
Incompressible Flow
Av Gary A. Flandro, Howard M. McMahon m. fl.
Inbunden, 2011
1351 kr
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In the rapidly advancing field of flight aerodynamics, it is especially important for students to master the fundamentals. This text, written by renowned experts, clearly presents the basic concepts of underlying aerodynamic prediction methodology. These concepts are closely linked to physical …
Computational Aeroacoustics
A Wave Number Approach
Inbunden, 2012
1921 kr
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Computational aeroacoustics (CAA) is a relatively new research area. CAA algorithms have developed rapidly and the methods have been applied in many areas of aeroacoustics. The objective of CAA is not simply to develop computational methods but also to use these methods to solve practical …
Airplane Stability and Control
A History of the Technologies that Made Aviation Possible
Av Malcolm J. Abzug, E. Eugene Larrabee
Inbunden, 2002
2084 kr
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From the early machines to today's sophisticated aircraft, stability and control have always been crucial considerations. In this second edition, Abzug and Larrabee again forge through the history of aviation technologies to present an informal history of the personalities and the events, the art …
Automated Rendezvous and Docking of Spacecraft
Av Wigbert Fehse, Michael J. Rycroft m. fl.
Inbunden, 2003
3274 kr
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The definitive reference for space engineers on rendezvous and docking/berthing (RVD/B) related issues, this book answers key questions such as: How does the docking vehicle accurately approach the target spacecraft? What technology is needed aboard the spacecraft to perform automatic rendezvous …
The Scramjet Engine
Processes and Characteristics
Av Corin Segal
Inbunden, 2009
2084 kr
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The renewed interest in high-speed propulsion has led to increased activity in the development of the supersonic combustion ramjet engine for hypersonic flight applications. In the hypersonic regime the scramjet engine's specific thrust exceeds that of other propulsion systems. This book, written …
Shock Wave-Boundary-Layer Interactions
Av Holger Babinsky, John K. Harvey
Inbunden, 2011
1856 kr
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Shock wave-boundary-layer interaction (SBLI) is a fundamental phenomenon in gas dynamics that is observed in many practical situations, ranging from transonic aircraft wings to hypersonic vehicles and engines. SBLIs have the potential to pose serious problems in a flowfield; hence they often prove …
Dynamics of Rotating Machines
Av Michael I. Friswell, John E. T. Penny m. fl.
Inbunden, 2010
1944 kr
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This book equips the reader to understand every important aspect of the dynamics of rotating machines. Will the vibration be large? What influences machine stability? How can the vibration be reduced? Which sorts of rotor vibration are the worst? The book develops this understanding initially using …
Introduction to Structural Dynamics
Inbunden, 2006
1498 kr
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This textbook, first published in 2006, provides the student of aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering with all the fundamentals of linear structural dynamics analysis. It is designed for an advanced undergraduate or first-year graduate course. This textbook is a departure from the usual …
Analysis of Aircraft Structures
An Introduction
Inbunden, 2008
1872 kr
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As with the first edition, this textbook provides a clear introduction to the fundamental theory of structural analysis as applied to vehicular structures such as aircraft, spacecraft, automobiles and ships. The emphasis is on the application of fundamental concepts of structural analysis that are …
Smart Structures Theory
Av Inderjit Chopra, Jayant Sirohi
Inbunden, 2013
2117 kr
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The twenty-first century could be called the 'Multifunctional Materials Age'. The inspiration for multifunctional materials comes from nature, and therefore these are often referred to as bio-inspired materials. Bio-inspired materials encompass smart materials and structures, multifunctional …
Analyses for Durability and System Design Lifetime
A Multidisciplinary Approach
Inbunden, 2007
1416 kr
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An issue in engineering design is a system's design lifetime. Economists study durability choice problems for consumer goods but seldom address lifetime problem(s) of complex engineering systems. The issues for engineering systems are complex and multidisciplinary and require an understanding of …
