Basic Wing and Airfoil Theory (Dover Books on Aeronautical Engineering)
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📘 Book Details
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Publisher: Dover
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Author: Alan Pope
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Language: English
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Edition: Illustrated
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ISBN: 9780486471884
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Pages: 320
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Cover: Paperback
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Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
📝 About The Book
Alan Pope's "Aerodynamics" is a timeless classic in the field of aeronautical engineering, ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals seeking a reliable reference. Originally written by a pioneer in aviation science, this comprehensive textbook combines mathematical rigor with engineering application, offering clear guidance through the complex principles of fluid dynamics and airfoil theory.
The book begins with essential background on vector analysis and complex variables, providing a solid foundation for topics such as flow functions, the Joukowski transformation, and airfoil pressure distribution. It delves into both thin and thick airfoil theories, explores the behavior of monoplane and finite wings, and examines spanwise load distributions and the applications of perfect fluid theory.
Enhanced by numerous illustrations, solved examples, and problem sets at the end of each chapter, this volume is especially valuable for learners and researchers aiming to master the theoretical aspects of aerodynamics and apply them to practical design and analysis.
A must-have resource for anyone serious about aerospace engineering, fluid mechanics, or the mathematical modeling of aerodynamic systems.