Theoretical and Experimental Aerodynamics

Description

This book is intended as a text for undergraduate and graduate courses in aerodynamics, typically offered to students of aerospace and mechanical engineering programs. It covers all aspects of aerodynamics. The book begins with a description of the standard atmosphere and basic concepts, then moves on to cover the equations and mathematical models used to describe and characterize flow fields, as well as their thermodynamic aspects and applications. Specific emphasis is placed on the relation between concepts and their use in aircraft design. Additional topics of interest to the reader are presented in the Appendix, which draws on the teachings provided in the text. The book is written in an easy to understand manner, with pedagogical aids such as chapter overviews, summaries, and descriptive and objective questions to help students evaluate their progress. Atmospheric and gas tables are provided to facilitate problem solving. Lastly, a detailed bibliography is included at the end of each chapter to provide students with further resources. The book can also be used as a text for professional development courses in aerodynamics. Front Matter ....Pages i-xviii Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 The Standard Atmosphere (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 3-25 Basic Concepts (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 27-55 Governing Equations of Fluid Flows (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 57-106 Potential Flow Theory (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 107-126 Thin Airfoil Theory (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 127-144 Finite Wing Theory (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 145-168 Panel Methods (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 169-179 Thermodynamics of Fluids in Motion (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 181-197 Compressible Flows (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 199-236 Hypersonic Flows (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 237-250 Boundary Layers (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 251-284 Wind Tunnels (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 285-317 Front Matter ....Pages 319-319 Supersonic Jets (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 321-360 Shock Wave and Boundary Layer Interactions (Mrinal Kaushik)....Pages 361-391 Back Matter ....Pages 393-512