Synopses & Reviews
Modeling Ships and Space Craft: The Science and Art of Mastering the Oceans and Sky is a book for anyone interested in the history of technology - specifically the methods and science behind the marine and aeronautical designs of today. It will differ from other books on the topic because it will use accessible language and is the only one to include real examples from the work done during the era when the Navies of the world moved from wooden sailing vessels to powered metal ships. The book focuses on the history of hydrodynamic (aero and fluid) theory and its progression - with some very accessible science examples - covering the field's seminal theories and practical designs. The book starts with Aristotle's & Archimedes' concepts, and finds its way to William Froude and David Taylor, trailblazers in the history of space craft/ship design. Hagler then moves on to computer modeling and its role in hydrodynamics, and traces the practical use of these theories of fluids at rest and in motion from the first models tested in towing basins through the design of Burt Rutan's Ansari 2004 X Prize-winning Spaceship One.
Synopsis
Modeling Ships and Space Craft: The Science and Art of Mastering the Oceans and Sky begins with the theories of Aristotle and Archimedes, moving on to examine the work of Froude and Taylor, the early aviators and the Wright Brothers, Goddard and the other rocket men, and the computational fluid dynamic models of our time. It examines the ways each used fluid dynamic principles in the design of their vessels. In the process, this book covers the history of hydrodynamic (aero and fluid) theory and its progression with some very accessible science examples including seminal theories. Hydrodynamic principles in action are also explored with examples from nature and the works of man. This is a book for anyone interested in the history of technology specifically the methods and science behind the use of scale models and hydrodynamic principles in the marine and aeronautical designs of today."
Synopsis
This book focuses on the history of hydrodynamic (aero and fluid) theory and its progression - with some very accessible science examples - covering the field's seminal theories and practical designs. The book starts with Aristotle's & Archimedes' concepts, and finds its way to William Froude and David Taylor, trailblazers in the history of space craft/ship design. Computer modeling and its role in hydrodynamics, are also covered. Modeling Ships and Space Craft: The Science and Art of Mastering the Oceans and Sky is a book for anyone interested in the history of technology - specifically the methods and science behind the marine and aeronautical designs of today.
Synopsis
This clear and accessible demonstration of how hydrodynamics and fluid mechanics influence out lives covers their deployment in naval and aeronautical design from the early twentieth century to the present day, and includes seminal theories and designs.
About the Author
Gina A. Hagler is a freelance science writer, a member of the DCSWA (DC Science Writers), the National Association of Science Writers, and
Table of Contents
Preface.- Part I - Fluid Dynamics in Action.- Chapter 1 - Airborne Creatures.- Chapter 2 - Human Innovation.- Chapter 3 - Aquatic Creatures.- Part II - Evolution of Theory.- Chapter 4 - Hydrodynamic Theorists.- Chapter 5 - Aerodynamic Theorists.- Part III - Scale Model Testing Begins.- Chapter 6 - William Froude.- Chapter 7 - David Watson Taylor.- Chapter 8 - Early Aviators.- Chapter 9 - The Wright Brothers.- Chapter 10 - Rocketmen.- Part IV - Model Testing Today.- Chapter 11 - Computational Fluid Dynamics.- Glossary.- Bibliography.