Introduction to Aerospace Engineering with a Flight Test Perspective
Aerospace Series (PEP)
1. Edition March 2017
928 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Comprehensive textbook which introduces the fundamentals of aerospace engineering with a flight test perspective
Introduction to Aerospace Engineering with a Flight Test Perspective is an introductory level text in aerospace engineering with a unique flight test perspective. Flight test, where dreams of aircraft and space vehicles actually take to the sky, is the bottom line in the application of aerospace engineering theories and principles. Designing and flying the real machines are often the reasons that these theories and principles were developed. This book provides a solid foundation in many of the fundamentals of aerospace engineering, while illuminating many aspects of real-world flight. Fundamental aerospace engineering subjects that are covered include aerodynamics, propulsion, performance, and stability and control.
Key features:
* Covers aerodynamics, propulsion, performance, and stability and control.
* Includes self-contained sections on ground and flight test techniques.
* Includes worked example problems and homework problems.
* Suitable for introductory courses on Aerospace Engineering.
* Excellent resource for courses on flight testing.
Introduction to Aerospace Engineering with a Flight Test Perspective is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students in aerospace engineering, as well as practitioners in industry. It is an exciting and illuminating read for the aviation enthusiast seeking deeper understanding of flying machines and flight test.
Series Editor's Preface
Preface
About the Companion website
Preface
1 First Flights
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Aircraft 25
1.3 Spacecraft
References
2 Introductory Concepts
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Introductory Mathematical Concepts
2.3 Introductory Aerospace Engineering Concepts
2.4 Introductory Flight Test Concepts
References
Problems
3 Aerodynamics
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Fundamental Physical Properties of a Fluid
3.3 Types of Aerodynamic Flows
3.4 Similarity Parameters
3.5 A Brief Review of Thermodynamics
3.6 Fundamental Equations of Fluid Motion
3.7 Aerodynamic Forces and Moments
3.8 Two-Dimensional Lifting Shapes: Airfoils
3.9 Three-Dimensional Aerodynamics: Wings
3.10 Compressible, Subsonic and Transonic Flows
3.11 Supersonic Flow
3.12 Viscous Flow
3.13 Hypersonic Flow
3.14 Summary of Lift and Drag Theories
References
Problems
4 Propulsion
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Propulsive Flows with Heat Addition and Work
4.3 Derivation of the Thrust Equations
4.4 Thrust and Power Curves for Propeller-Driven and Jet Engines
4.5 Air-Breathing Propulsion
4.6 Rocket Propulsion
4.7 Other Types of Non-Air-Breathing Propulsion
4.8 Other Types of Air-Breathing Propulsion
References
Problems
5 Performance
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Altitude Definitions
5.3 Physical Description of the Atmosphere
5.4 Equation of Fluid Statics: The Hydrostatic Equation
5.5 The Standard Atmosphere
5.6 Air Data System Measurements
5.7 The Equations of Motion for Unaccelerated Flight
5.8 Level Flight Performance
5.9 Climb Performance
5.10 Glide Performance
5.11 The Polar Diagram
5.12 Energy Concepts
5.13 Turn Performance
5.14 Takeoff and Landing Performance
References
Problems
6 Stability and Control
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Aircraft Stability
6.3 Aircraft Control
6.4 Aircraft Body Axes, Sign Conventions, and Nomenclature
6.5 Longitudinal Static Stability
6.6 Longitudinal Control
6.7 Lateral-Directional Static Stability and Control
6.8 Summary of Static Stability and Control Derivative
6.9 Dynamic Stability
6.10 Handling Qualities
6.11 FTT: First Flight
References
Problems
A Constants
B Conversions
C Properties of the 1976 U.S. Standard Atmosphere
Index
