John D. Anderson, Jr., curator for aerodynamics, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, professor emeritus, University of Maryland.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Eighth edition.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York, NY :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
McGraw-Hill Education,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2016]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xviii, 910 pages :
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illustrations ;
Dimensions
24 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
McGraw-Hill series in aeronautical and aerospace engineering
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Ch. 1. The first aeronautical engineers -- Ch. 2. Fundamental thoughts -- Ch. 3. The standard atmosphere -- Ch. 4. Basic aerodynamics -- Ch. 5. Airfoils, wings, and other aerodynamic shapes -- Ch. 6. Elements of airplane performance -- Ch. 7. Principles of stability and control -- Ch. 8. Space flight (astronautics) -- Ch. 9. Propulsion -- Ch. 10. Hypersonic vehicules.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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John Anderson provides an updated overview of aeronautical and aerospace engineering, blending history and biography with discussion of engineering concepts. He covers new developments in flight, including unmanned aerial vehicles, uninhabited combat aerial vehicles and applications of CDF in aircraft design.