9780266689690 - Le Problème de la Direction des Ballons (Classic Reprint) de Soreau, Rodolphe (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This historical text examines the development of dirigible balloons, tracing their evolution from early concepts to the groundbreaking designs of the late 19th century. The author analyzes the challenges faced by inventors, focusing on the need to overcome instability, reduce resistance, and increase speed. Through a close examination of notable experiments, including those conducted by Meusnier, Giffard, Dupuy de LÃ me, and Tissandier, the author highlights the gradual progress towards achieving controlled flight. The text culminates in a discussion of the significant advancements made by Captains Renard and Krebs, whose innovations paved the way for practical and reliable dirigible technology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.