
Wing Theory
Cambridge University Press
Published on 12. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
582 pages
978-1-107-62265-4 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1956 as part of the Cambridge Aeronautical Series, this book addresses the vital science of wing theory. Robinson and Laurmann record the historic developments in wing theory, including the work of Joukowski and Bernoulli, and discuss developments in supersonic flow and unsteady aerofoil theory. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of the science of flight.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
872 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-62265-4 (9781107622654)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface; 1. Foundations; 2. Aerofoil theory for steady flow in two dimensions; 3. Aerofoil theory for steady flow in three dimensions; 4. Aerofoils in compressible flow; 5. Theory of aerofoils in unsteady motion; List of principal symbols; Additional recent references; Index of authors; Index of subjects.