Author : Robert C. Nelson
Publisher :
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 35,60 MB
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN :
This edition of this this flight stability and controls guide features an unintimidating math level, full coverage of terminology, and expanded discussions of classical to modern control theory and autopilot designs. Extensive examples, problems, and historical notes, make this concise book a vital addition to the engineer's library.
Author : Peter W. Merlin
Publisher : AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,46 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN :
The Lockheed Blackbirds hold a unique place in the development of aeronautics. In their day, the A-12, YF-12, M-21, D-21, and SR-71 variants outperformed all other jet airplanes in terms of altitude and speed. Now retired, they remain the only production aircraft capable of sustained Mach 3 cruise and operational altitudes above 80,000 feet.This is the first book to address the technical aspects of these incredible aircraft. The author describes the design evolution of the Blackbird, from the Archangel to the Senior Crown (the Air Force's SR-71.) He describes in detail the construction and materials challenges faced by Lockheed, as well as the Blackbird's performance characteristics and capabilities.A NASA historian, the author describes NASA's role in using the aircraft as a flying laboratory to collect data on materials, structures, loads, heating, aerodynamics, and performance for high-speed aircraft. The reader will benefit from the technical and programmatic lessons learned.This volume was produced in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Author : David G. Hull
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 20,25 MB
Release : 2007-01-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3540465731
Flight mechanics is the application of Newton's laws to the study of vehicle trajectories (performance), stability, and aerodynamic control. This volume details the derivation of analytical solutions of airplane flight mechanics problems associated with flight in a vertical plane. It covers trajectory analysis, stability, and control. In addition, the volume presents algorithms for calculating lift, drag, pitching moment, and stability derivatives. Throughout, a subsonic business jet is used as an example for the calculations presented in the book.
Author : Bruce Larrimer
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 41,1 MB
Release : 2020-06-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781626830592
Author : Donald L. Loving
Publisher :
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 16,21 MB
Release : 1966
Category : Aerodynamic load
ISBN :
Author : Harvey H. Hubbard
Publisher :
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 40,38 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Aerodynamic noise
ISBN :
Author : Snorri Gudmundsson
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 1058 pages
File Size : 31,59 MB
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0123973295
Find the right answer the first time with this useful handbook of preliminary aircraft design. Written by an engineer with close to 20 years of design experience, General Aviation Aircraft Design: Applied Methods and Procedures provides the practicing engineer with a versatile handbook that serves as the first source for finding answers to realistic aircraft design questions. The book is structured in an "equation/derivation/solved example" format for easy access to content. Readers will find it a valuable guide to topics such as sizing of horizontal and vertical tails to minimize drag, sizing of lifting surfaces to ensure proper dynamic stability, numerical performance methods, and common faults and fixes in aircraft design. In most cases, numerical examples involve actual aircraft specs. Concepts are visually depicted by a number of useful black-and-white figures, photos, and graphs (with full-color images included in the eBook only). Broad and deep in coverage, it is intended for practicing engineers, aerospace engineering students, mathematically astute amateur aircraft designers, and anyone interested in aircraft design. - Organized by articles and structured in an "equation/derivation/solved example" format for easy access to the content you need - Numerical examples involve actual aircraft specs - Contains high-interest topics not found in other texts, including sizing of horizontal and vertical tails to minimize drag, sizing of lifting surfaces to ensure proper dynamic stability, numerical performance methods, and common faults and fixes in aircraft design - Provides a unique safety-oriented design checklist based on industry experience - Discusses advantages and disadvantages of using computational tools during the design process - Features detailed summaries of design options detailing the pros and cons of each aerodynamic solution - Includes three case studies showing applications to business jets, general aviation aircraft, and UAVs - Numerous high-quality graphics clearly illustrate the book's concepts (note: images are full-color in eBook only)
Author : W. Z. Stepniewski
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 13,81 MB
Release : 2013-04-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0486318516
DIVClear, concise text covers aerodynamic phenomena of the rotor and offers guidelines for helicopter performance evaluation. Originally prepared for NASA. Prefaces. New Indexes. 10 black-and-white photos. 537 figures. /div
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 28,7 MB
Release : 1979
Category :
ISBN :
Author : National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 43,38 MB
Release : 2022-11-13
Category : Transportation
ISBN :
This book puts the reader in the pilot's seat for a "day at the office" unlike any other. The Smell of Kerosene tells the dramatic story of a NASA research pilot who logged over 11,000 flight hours in more than 125 types of aircraft. Donald Mallick gives the reader fascinating first-hand description of his early naval flight training, carrier operations, and his research flying career with NASA. After transferring to the NASA Flight Research Center, Mallick became involved with projects that further pushed the boundaries of aerospace technology. These included the giant delta-winged XB-70 supersonic airplane, the wingless M2-F1 lifting body vehicle, and triple-sonic YF-12 Blackbird. Mallick also test flew the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle and helped develop techniques used in training astronauts to land on the Moon.
