Mechanics of Flight
Explains the principles of flight mechanics through worked examples and progressive problem solving\ With its unique balance of breadth and depth, coupled with a comprehensive presentation of theory and applications, Mechanics of Flight is rapidly becoming the textbook of choice to enable readers to master the science and mathematics of flight mechanics. By progressively building on the formulation and solution of simpler problems associated with aircraft performance, static stability, and...
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Complete and accessible coverage of flight mechanicsMechanics of Flight is a unique combination of theory and applications organized in a logical presentation. This book provides extensive coverage of individual topics within flight mechanics, including overviews of aerodynamics and propulsion. This complete instructional reference offers a full range of modern and classical techniques for applying fundamental principles to the solution of engineering problems in fight mechanics.Mechanics of Flight explores the basic principles of flight mechanics with the help of many worked examples, starting with simple problems involving steady-level flight and building to more complex ones such as the analysis of turning flight and spins. Special coverage found here–and not in most books on the subject–includes a detailed presentation of the quaternion formulation for six-degree-of-freedom flight simulation, including treatment of efficient numerical integration methods. Students and practicing engineers who are familiar with the principles of static stability and control can begin the study of flight dynamics in Chapter 7, starting with a review of coordinate systems and notation as well as a development of the more general rigid-body equations of motion.Mechanics of Flight is an essential volume for mechanical and aerospace engineering students and a valuable reference for practicing engineers in the aerospace industry.
PrefaceAcknowledgments1Overview of Aerodynamics12Overview of Propulsion1153Aircraft Performance2214Longitudinal Static Stability and Trim3395Lateral Static Stability and Trim4416Aircraft Controls and Maneuverability5037Aircraft Equations of Motion5998Linearized Longitudinal Dynamics6979Linearized Lateral Dynamics76510Aircraft Handling Qualities and Control Response83311Aircraft Flight Simulation867Bibliography931App. AStandard Atmosphere, SI Units941App. BStandard Atmosphere, English Units942Index943
