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Informationen zum Autor ETHIRAJAN RATHAKRISHNAN, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India Klappentext Theoretical Aerodynamics is a user-friendly text for a full course on theoretical aerodynamics. The author systematically introduces aerofoil theory, its design features and performance aspects, beginning with the basics required, and then gradually proceeding to higher level. The mathematics involved is presented so that it can be followed comfortably, even by those who are not strong in mathematics. The examples are designed to fix the theory studied in an effective manner. Throughout the book, the physics behind the processes are clearly explained. Each chapter begins with an introduction and ends with a summary and exercises.This book is intended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students of Aerospace Engineering, as well as researchers and Designers working in the area of aerofoil and blade design.* Provides a complete overview of the technical terms, vortex theory, lifting line theory, and numerical methods* Presented in an easy-to-read style making full use of figures and illustrations to enhance understanding, and moves well simpler to more advanced topics* Includes a complete section on fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, essential background topics to the theory of aerodynamics* Blends the mathematical and physical concepts of design and performance aspects of lifting surfaces, and introduces the reader to the thin aerofoil theory, panel method, and finite aerofoil theory* Includes a Solutions Manual for end-of-chapter exercises, and Lecture slides on the book's Companion Website "Theoretical Aerodynamics is a user-friendly text for a full course on theoretical aerodynamics... Presented in an easy-to-read style making full use of figures and illustrations to enhance understanding, and moves well simpler to more advanced topics." ( Expofairs.com , 20 June 2013) Zusammenfassung Theoretical Aerodynamics is a user-friendly text for a full course on theoretical aerodynamics. The author systematically introduces aerofoil theory, its design features and performance aspects, beginning with the basics required, and then gradually proceeding to higher level. Inhaltsverzeichnis About the Author xv Preface xvii 1 Basics 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Lift and Drag 1 1.3 Monoplane Aircraft 4 1.3.1 Types of Monoplane 5 1.4 Biplane 5 1.4.1 Advantages and Disadvantages 6 1.5 Triplane 6 1.5.1 Chord of a Profile 7 1.5.2 Chord of an Aerofoil 8 1.6 Aspect Ratio 9 1.7 Camber 10 1.8 Incidence 11 1.9 Aerodynamic Force 12 1.10 Scale Effect 15 1.11 Force and Moment Coefficients 17 1.12 The Boundary Layer 18 1.13 Summary 20 Exercise Problems 21 Reference 22 2 Essence of Fluid Mechanics 23 2.1 Introduction 23 2.2 Properties of Fluids 23 2.2.1 Pressure 23 2.2.2 Temperature 24 2.2.3 Density 24 2.2.4 Viscosity 25 2.2.5 Absolute Coefficient of Viscosity 25 2.2.6 Kinematic Viscosity Coefficient 27 2.2.7 Thermal Conductivity of Air 27 2.2.8 Compressibility 28 2.3 Thermodynamic Properties 28 2.3.1 Specific Heat 28 2.3.2 The Ratio of Specific Heats 29 2.4 Surface Tension 30 2.5 Analysis of Fluid Flow 31 2.5.1 Local and Material Rates of Change 32 2.5.2 Graphical Description of Fluid Motion 33 2.6 Basic and Subsidiary Laws 34 2.6.1 System and Control Volume 34 2.6.2 Integral and Differential Analysis 35 2.6.3 State Equation 35 2.7 Kinematics of Fluid Flow 35 2.7.1 Boundary Layer Thickness 37 2.7.2 Displacement Thickness 38 2.7.3 Transition Point 39 2.7.4 Separation Point 39 2.7.5 Rotational and Irrotational Motion 40 <...
