Wing Theory

First published in 1956 as part of the Cambridge Aeronautical Series, this book addresses the vital science of wing theory.

A. Robinson (Author), J. A. Laurmann (Author)

9781107622654, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 September 2013

582 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 3 cm, 0.81 kg

First published in 1956 as part of the Cambridge Aeronautical Series, this book addresses the vital science of wing theory. Robinson and Laurmann record the historic developments in wing theory, including the work of Joukowski and Bernoulli, and discuss developments in supersonic flow and unsteady aerofoil theory. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of the science of flight.

Preface
1. Foundations
2. Aerofoil theory for steady flow in two dimensions
3. Aerofoil theory for steady flow in three dimensions
4. Aerofoils in compressible flow
5. Theory of aerofoils in unsteady motion
List of principal symbols
Additional recent references
Index of authors
Index of subjects.

Subject Areas: Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP]