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Aerodynamics: Selected Topics in the Light of Their Historical Development

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Charming, reader-friendly chronicle by a famous pioneer in aerodynamic research traces the development of dynamic flight from the time of Newton through the 20th century. It recounts struggles of engineers and physicists with problems associated with lift, drag, stability, aeroelasticity, and the sound barrier. 72 figures. 1957 edition.

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To mark the 50th anniversary of powered flight, Von K<'a>rm<'a>n (1881-1963) set out to provide general readers some idea of the theories underlying flight, and to remind people engaged in the study or professional use of aerodynamic science how much mental effort was necessary to arrive at an understanding of the fundamental phenomena that by his time were readily available. His treatment began as six lectures at Cornell University in March 1953 in the series Messenger Lectures on the Evolution of Civilization. Cornell University Press published the original; this reproduction is of the 1957 second printing.
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Charmingly written by a pioneer in aerodynamic research, this reader-friendly volume traces the development of dynamic flight from the Newtonian era through the 20th century. 72 figures. 1957 edition.
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ISBN:
9780486434858
Author:
Von Karman, Theodore
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Author:
Karman, Theodore von
Author:
Engineering
Location:
Mineola, NY
Subject:
Aeronautics & Astronautics
Subject:
Aerodynamics
Subject:
Science Reference-Technology
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Books on Aeronautical Engineering
Series Volume:
guide #1076
Publication Date:
20040331
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
72 figures + 4pp photos
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.38 in 0.53 lb
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