Flight dynamics

Flight Dynamics takes a new approach to the science and mathematics of aircraft flight, unifying principles of aeronautics with contemporary systems analysis. While presenting traditional material that is critical to understanding aircraft motions, it does so in the context of modern computational tools and multivariable methods. Robert Stengel devotes particular attention to models and techniques that are appropriate for analysis, simulation, evaluation of flying qualities, and control system design. He establishes bridges to classical analysis and results, and explores new territory that w.

Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Chapter One: Introduction; Preface; 1.1 ELEMENTS OF THE AIRPLANE ; Airframe Components; Propulsion Systems; 1.2 REPRESENTATIVE FLIGHT VEHICLES; Light General Aviation Aircraft; Variable-Stability Research Aircraft; Sailplane; Business Jet Aircraft; Turboprop Commuter Aircraft; Small Commercial Transport Aircraft; Large Commercial Transport Aircraft; Supersonic Transport Aircraft; Fighter/Attack Aircraft; Bomber Aircraft; Space Shuttle; Uninhabited Air Vehicle; 1.3 THE MECHANICS OF FLIGHT; REFERENCES; Chapter Two: Exploring the Flight Envelope.

2.1 THE EARTH'S ATMOSPHEREPressure, Density, and the Speed of Sound; Viscosity, Humidity, and Rain; Wind Fields and Atmospheric Turbulence; 2.2 KINEMATIC EQUATIONS; Translational Position and Velocity; Angular Orientation and Rate; Airflow Angles; Summary of Axis Systems and Transformations; 2.3 FORCES AND MOMENTS; Alternative Axis Systems; Aerodynamic Forces and Moments; 2.4 STATIC AERODYNAMIC COEFFICIENTS; Lift; Drag; Pitching Moment; Side Force; Yawing Moment; Rolling Moment; Ground Effect; 2.5 THRUSTING CHARACTERISTICS OF AIRCRAFT POWERPLANTS; Propellers; Reciprocating Engines.

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