Airplane Aerodynamics, 1951

Item — Special Collection: MC-19, Book: 040, Call No.: TL 570 .D58

Identifier: 20061110

Scope and Contents

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Document Type: Textbook (Technical).

Purpose: Training and Education.

Authority: Author Expertise.

Scope (from Preface): "This book is designed with the fundamental purpose of creating an understanding of the "how" and "why" of modern aerodynamics. It is designed for students having a background in college physics, mathematics, calculus, mechanics, and dynamics. It is not a treatise on mathematical methods, nor a handbook, but the mathematical approach is used as necessary to insure proper understanding, and sufficient practical data are supplied to insure an integrated picture."

Contents (from Table of Contents): Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1. The Atompshere 2. Fundamental Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Air 3. Types of Fluid Flow 4. Airfoil Theory 5. Wing Theory 6. Drag 7. The Propeller 8. Aircraft Propulsion 9. The Basic Performance Problem 10. Special Performance Problems 11. Maneuvers 12. Theory and Design of Control Surfaces 13. Introduction to Stability and Control 14. Longitudinal Stability and Control 15. Lateral and Directional Stability and Control 16. Seaplane Problems Appendix Index

Dates

Publication: 1951

Creator

Pitman Publishing Corporation (Publisher, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Full Extent

1 Volume (1 book)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Format & Physical Description

Hardcover bound book, 9.625” height x 6.5” depth x 1.375" thickness (540 pages including flyleaf pages). Printed on coated semi-glossy pulp paper. Includes black & white drawings, charts and tables. Color fold-out with information about the Earth's atomsphere.

Note: Overall good condition with moderate discoloration and stains on the cover and spine. Front flyleaf has a rectangular cutout on the upper right-hand corner. Fold-out is poor condition, with extensives tears.