Experimental Aerodynamics, 1940, 1940

Document Type: Textbook (Technical).

Purpose: Training and Education.

Authority: Author Expertise.

Scope (from Preface): "The following short text on Experimental Aerodynamics is written specifically to teach the uninitiated some simple, interesting, and practical methods of experimental aerodynamic technique. To accomplish this, the author has attempted to write with a minimum of academic profundity. Moreover, the fundamental data and experiments are outlined with the deficient coffers of many educational institutions in mind."

Contents (from Table of Contents): Preface Chapter 1: Review of Elementary Aerodynamic Principles 2. Principles of the Wind Tunnel 3. The Wind Tunnel Balance 4. Simple Experiments on the Wind Tunnel 5. Visualization of Air Flow Experiments 6. Experimentation in Rleated Fields 7. Experiments with Fans, Blowers, Propellers, and Windmills 8. Notes on Model Building 9. Auxillary Test Equipment 10. Construction of Small Wind Tunnels Appendix 1. List of Reference Books 2. Specific Weight of Air at Various Temperatures, Pressures and Degrees of Humidity 3. New York University Nine-Foit Wind Tunnel Index