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Aerodynamics : selected topics in the light of their historical development / Theodore von Kármán

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Von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
Published
Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, 2004.
Physical Description
1 online resource (ix, 203 pages) : illustrations
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Contents
I. Aerodynamic Research before the Era of Flight -- II. The Theory of Lift -- III. Theories of Drag and Skin Friction -- IV. Supersonic Aerodynamics -- V. Stability and Aeroelasticity -- VI. From the Propeller to the Space Rocket.
Summary
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. Itrecounts 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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ISBN
9781621985976 (electronic bk.)
1621985970 (electronic bk.)
0486434850
9780486434858
Note
Originally published: Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press, 1954.
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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