- The Airplane : A History of its Technology
Book
CID:
- 66669
Class:
- 16f
Authors:
- Anderson, J. D.
Place of Publication:
- Reston, VA
Publisher:
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc
Publication Date:
- 2002
Subjects:
- Aircraft Design and Construction
- History
Abstract:
- A history of the technical development of the aeroplane, commissioned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of powered flight. In each chronological period covered, the various aspects of the synthesis of aerodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics, and structure is described and evaluated.
Notes:
- (PHY) illustrated
- (CON) Flailing in the dark: aeronautics before the 19th century -- Starts and stops: aeronautical progress in the 19th century -- The real beginning: the Wright Flyer -- Seat-of- the-pants design: the era of the Strut-and-Wire Biplane -- The first design revolution: the era of the mature propeller-driven airplane -- The second design revolution: the era of the jet-propelled airplane.
Collation:
- 369pp.
Historical Created Date:
- 22 Aug 2013
Publication Date Information:
- 2002