Introduction to Aeronautics: A Design Perspective (AIAA Education Series) - Hardcover

Brandt, Steven A.; Stiles, Randall J.; Bertin, John J.; Whitford, Ray

 
9781563477010: Introduction to Aeronautics: A Design Perspective (AIAA Education Series)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1563477017 ISBN 13: 9781563477010
Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, 2004

Synopsis

The journey from an aeronautical engineer's design to a working aircraft is one which begins in the classroom. This textbook provides the resources students need to understand the methods and thought processes involved in designing aircraft. The book provides a working knowledge of how an aircraft is shaped and optimized to perform specific missions by countless design decisions. It seeks to provide motivation throughout a student's academic career by giving an idea of the design process and providing a foundation for more advanced studies in aeronautical and aerospace engineering. End of chapter problems give a summary of concepts and features and provide an opportunity to analyze and synthesize industry examples and their applications.

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Synopsis

The journey from an aeronautical engineer's design to a working aircraft is one which begins in the classroom. This textbook provides the resources students need to understand the methods and thought processes involved in designing aircraft. The book provides a working knowledge of how an aircraft is shaped and optimized to perform specific missions by countless design decisions. It seeks to provide motivation throughout a student's academic career by giving an idea of the design process and providing a foundation for more advanced studies in aeronautical and aerospace engineering. End of chapter problems give a summary of concepts and features and provide an opportunity to analyze and synthesize industry examples and their applications.

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Publisher
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1563477017
ISBN 13 
9781563477010
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
2
Number of pages
465