Elements of Gasdynamics

The increasing importance of concepts from compressible fluid flow theory for aeronautical applications makes the republication of this first-rate text particularly timely. Intended mainly for aeronautics students, the text will also be helpful to practicing engineers and scientists who work on prob...

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Main Authors Liepmann, H. W. (Hans Wolfgang), Roshko, A. (Anatol)
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Mineola, N.Y Dover Publications 2001
Dover Publications, Incorporated
Edition1
Subjects
Aerodynamics
Engineering Principles
Gas dynamics
General Engineering & Project Administration
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ISBN0486419630
9780486419633

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Summary:The increasing importance of concepts from compressible fluid flow theory for aeronautical applications makes the republication of this first-rate text particularly timely. Intended mainly for aeronautics students, the text will also be helpful to practicing engineers and scientists who work on problems involving the aerodynamics of compressible fluids. Covering the general principles of gas dynamics to provide a working understanding of the essentials of gas flow, the contents of this book form the foundation for a study of the specialized literature and should give the necessary background for reading original papers on the subject. Topics include introductory concepts from thermodynamics, including entropy, reciprocity relations, equilibrium conditions, the law of mass action and condensation; one-dimensional gasdynamics, one-dimensional wave motion, waves in supersonic flow, flow in ducts and wind tunnels, methods of measurement, the equations of frictionless flow, small-perturbation theory, transonic flow, effects of viscosity and conductivity, and much more.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
Originally published: New York : Wiley, c1957, in series: Galcit aeronautical series
ISBN:0486419630
9780486419633