Engineering Aerodynamics

Abstract

This book was, written to supply the designer and the advanced aeronautical student with concise, practical information on the dynamics of airplane design. Partial Contents: Elements of theoretical fluid dynamics; Applied wing theory; Wind-tunnel tests; Airfoil data; Flaps and high-lift devices; Static stability and control; Dynamic stability; Parasite drag data; Engine and propeller considerations; Performance calculation--power curves; Performance estimation; Range and endurance; Special performance problems; Fundamental design considerations; Seaplanes and flying boats; Flight testing and performance reduction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA188344

Entities

People

  • Walter S. Diehl

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aircrafts
  • Boundary Layer
  • Buoyancy
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Fluid Flow
  • Fuselages
  • Geometry
  • High Lift
  • High Lift Devices
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Naval Architecture
  • Split Flaps
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Engineering
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