Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (648 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830639012 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Hubert C. He is the author of McGraw-Hill's The illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics, Second Edition. "Skip" Smith (University Park, PA) is Associate Professor Emeritus, Aerospace Engineering at Pennsylvania State University.
. From the Back Cover This book gives you an inside look at how modern aircraft are designed-including all the steps in the design process, from concept to test flight, and the reasoning behind them
Excellent book! I am going to school for aerospace Excellent book! I am going to school for aerospace engineering and this book does a wonderful job at explaining everything from the forces on a plane to why planes are designed the way they are.I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to gaining knowledge on aircraft performance and design; you can't beat the price!. Review of the Guide From Art This guide is an excellent primer for anyone in college, anyone who has a technical degree, or has a strong background in high school science. This is the first time I have ever seen aerodynamics presented in a form this concise and well explained. The book is a great supplement to the classic "Stick and Rudder - an explanation of the art of flying" (Wolfgange Langewiesche). My degree is in aerodynamics and the guide provided me with many hours of enjoyable reading which brought back many wonderful memories of my aerodynamics classes. The illustrations are excellent and make the material much more digestable.. I remember he has a fantastic ability to explain what is the most complex topics Tolpin I attended Penn State and studied aerodynamics under Dr. Smith. I remember he has a fantastic ability to explain what is the most complex topics in a easy to follow logical manner. He uses the same manner in the writing of his book. Great reference for the aspiring aeronautical engineer or pilot!
Question and answer sections are added for classroom use.. Most pilots and flight students wince at the mention of the term "aerodynamics" because most courses and books dealing with the subject do so using complicated scientific theory and intricate mathematical formulas. Avoiding technical jargon and complex calculations, Hubert "Skip" Smith demonstrates how aerodynamic factors affect all aircraft in terms of lift, thrust, drag, in-air performance, stability, and control. Readers also get an inside look at how modern aircraft are designed-including all the steps in the design process, from concept to test flight and the reasoning behind them. And yet, an understanding of aerodynamics is essential to the people who operate and maintain airplanes. This edition features expanded coverage of aircraft turning and accelerated climb performance, takeoff velocities, load and velocity-load-factors, area rules, and hypersonic flight, as well as the latest advances in laminar flow airfoils, wing and fuselage design, and high-performan