Linearized Theory of Steady High-Speed Flow

Originally published in 1955, this book is devoted exclusively to the problems involved in solving the non-linear equations of motion for compressible fluids.

List of contents

Preface; Part I. General Theory: 1. Linearization of the equations of motion; 2. The general solutions of the linearized equations for subsonic flow; 3. The general solutions of the linearized equations for supersonic flow; 4. Boundary conditions, aerodynamic forces, uniqueness and flow-reversal theorems; Part II. Special Methods: 5. Subsonic flow past thin bodies; 6. Supersonic flow past nearly plane wings; 7. Conical fields in supersonic flow; 8. Application of operational methods to supersonic flow; Part III. Slender-Body Theory: 9. Flow at and near the surfaces of slender bodies; Appendix 1. Integral identities; Appendix 2. The linearized equations for nearly parallel steady flows; Bibliography; Index.

Summary

The difficulty of solving the non-linear equations of motion for compressible fluids has caused the linear approximations to these equations to be used extensively in applications to aeronautics. Originally published in 1955, this book is the first permanent work devoted exclusively to the problems involved in this important and rapidly developing subject.

Product details

• Authors: G. N. Ward, Ward G. N.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.02.2016
• EAN: 9781316601891
• ISBN: 978-1-316-60189-1
• No. of pages: 260
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