| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 203 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Dover Books on Aeronautical Engineering Ser |
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Dover Books on Aeronautical Engineering Ser
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| 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 |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
Originally published: Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press, 1954 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Aerodynamics.
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aerodynamics.
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Aerodynamics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781621985976 |
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1621985970 |
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0486434850 |
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9780486434858 |
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