9780486605418 - The Theory of Flight (Dover Books on Aeronautical Engineering) de Mises, Richard Von; Young, Sir George (10 resultados)

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Softcover. Condición: Fine. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 672 pp; Dover Books On Aeronautical Engineering.

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Audio Book (CD). Condición: Very Good. 629 p. illus. 22 cm. ; ISBN: 0486605418 (pbk.); 9780486605418 LCCN: 59-4203 ; "Unabridged and unaltered republication of the English translation first published . in 1945." ; "Perhaps the most balanced, well-written account of fundamental fluid dynamics ever published. Mises' classic avoids the formidable mathematical structure of fluid dynamics, while conveying - by often unorthodox methods - a full understanding of the physical phenomena and mathematical concepts of aeronautical engineering." ; "An outstanding textbook." - Scientific, Medical and Technical Books. ; green and white paper wrappers ; foxing ; Contents: Equilibrium and steady flow in the atmosphere -- Equilibrium of a Perfect Gas under the Influence of Gravity -- The Standard Atmosphere -- Determination of True Altitude Reduction of a Climb to Standard -- Atmosphere -- Bernoulli's equation -- Dynamic Pressure -- Pressure Distribution -- Influence of Compressibility -- Propeller and engine -- Geometry of Propellers -- Propeller Characteristics -- Quantitative Analysis -- Propeller Sets and Variablepitch Propeller Propeller Chart -- Outline of propeller theory -- Variation of Total Head across the Streamlines Rotation -- Circulation and Rotation -- The Bicirculating Motion -- Flux of Momentum in Steady Flow -- Momentum Equation for Steady Flow -- Moment of Momentum -- Quasisteady Flow Relative Flow -- Energy Equation -- Viscosity -- Law of Similitude Reynolds Number -- Laminar and Turbulent Motion -- Continuous and Discontinuous Motion -- Air resistance or parasite drag -- Bluff Bodies -- Round Bodies -- Streamlined Bodies -- Skin Friction -- Parasite Drag of Major Airplane Components -- The airplane wing -- Geometry of Airfoil Profiles Sets of Profiles -- Theoretically Developed Airfoil Sections -- Geometry of Airplane Wings -- The Three Main Results -- Influence of Aspect Ratio -- Historcal Development of Wing Pro1iles -- Influence of the Shape of tin Profile -- Influence of the Reynolds Number Degree of Turbulence -- The Momentum Equation for Irrotational Wow -- The Lift on an Airfoil of Infinite Span -- The Pitching Moment of an Airfoil of Infinite Span -- The Metacentric Parabola -- Vortex Sheets Another Approach -- Theory of Thin Airfoils -- Curved Vortex Lines -- Vortex Sheet and Discontinuity Surface -- The Flow Past a Wing of Finite Span -- Prandtls Wing Theory -- Ellipiic Lift Distribution -- Biplane Theory -- General Lift Distribution -- Stalling -- Highlift Devices -- Momentum Theory Basic Relations -- Momentum Theory Conclusions -- Modified Momentum Theory -- The Two Theories Combined -- Additional Remarks -- The Engine at Sea Level -- The Engine at Altitude -- Engine Vibrations -- Airplane performance -- Power required and Power available Curves -- Dimensionless Performance Analysis -- Discussion of Sealevel Flight -- Altitude Flight -- Analytical methods of performance computation -- Analytic Expressions for the Power Curves -- Gliding Level Flight with Given Power -- Power Available Independent of Speed -- Numerical Data Example -- Small Variations Choice of Propeller -- Power Available Varying with Speed -- Numerical Discussion -- Special performance problems -- Range and Endurance -- Takeoff -- Steep Gliding and Diving -- Landing Operation Landing Impact -- Seaplane Problems -- Airplane control and stability -- Moment equilibrium and static stability -- Pitching moment Equilibrium -- The Contribution to the Pitching Moment from the Tail -- The Contribution from the Propeller and the Fuselage -- Static Stability and Metaeenter -- Simplified Stability Discussion -- Lateral Moments -- The General Equations of Motion of an Airplane -- Steady Motion Specification of Forces -- Application to the Airplane -- Longitudinal Stability of Level Flight -- The Small Oscillations Following a Disturbance -- Lateral Stability -- Final Remarks -- Autorotation Spinning ; VG. Book.