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Author Hagler, Gina

Title Modeling ships and space craft : the science and art of mastering the oceans and sky / Gina Hagler
Published New York, NY : Springer, ©2013

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Description 1 online resource : illustrations
Contents Part 1. FLUID DYNAMICS IN ACTION -- Airborne Creatures -- Human Innovation -- Aquatic Creatures -- Part 2. EVOLUTION OF THEORY -- Hydrodynamic Theorists -- Aerodynamic Theorists -- Part 3. SCALE MODEL TESTING BEGINS -- William Froude -- David Watson Taylor -- Early Aviators -- The Wright Brothers -- Rocketmen -- Part 4. MODEL TESTING TODAY -- Computational Fluid Dynamics
Summary Modeling Ships and Space Craft: The Science and Art of Mastering the Oceans and Sky begins with the theories of Aristotle and Archimedes, moving on to examine the work of Froude and Taylor, the early aviators and the Wright Brothers, Goddard and the other rocket men, and the computational fluid dynamic models of our time. It examines the ways each used fluid dynamic principles in the design of their vessels. In the process, this book covers the history of hydrodynamic (aero and fluid) theory and its progression - with some very accessible science examples - including seminal theories. Hydrodynamic principles in action are also explored with examples from nature and the works of man. This is a book for anyone interested in the history of technology - specifically the methods and science behind the use of scale models and hydrodynamic principles in the marine and aeronautical designs of today
Analysis Physics
Science -- History
Astronautics
Fluid- and Aerodynamics
Popular Science in Mathematics/Computer Science/Natural Science/Technology
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
History of Science
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Subject Aerodynamics -- Simulation methods
Hydrodynamics -- Simulation methods
Flying-machines -- Models
Ship models.
Space vehicles -- Models.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
Physique.
Astronomie.
Aerodynamics -- Simulation methods
Flying-machines -- Models
Hydrodynamics -- Simulation methods
Ship models
Space vehicles -- Models
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781461445968
1461445965