Aerodynamics: selected topics in the light of their historical development
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.
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- Full title :Aerodynamics : selected topics in the light of their historical development / Theodore von Kármán.
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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.
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- Publication Date:2004.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Dover Publications
- Place of Publication:Mineola, N.Y
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2004.
Notes
Originally published: Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press, 1954.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (ix, 203 pages) : : illustrations
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781621985976, 1621985970, 0486434850, 9780486434858
- oclc:ocn853660033
- LC Classification:TL570
- Dewey Decimal:629.132/3
Table of 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.
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