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Book Description
This textbook and its six supporting computer programs provide theoretical modeling of the aerodynamic characteristics of wings and bodies at low Mach numbers. The approach presented directly helps engineering students improve problem-solving skills by teaching them to discern the necessary steps associated with solving analytical problems. The book also presents a justification and rationale for validating end results that leave the student with an understanding of the answer.
Introductory Aerodynamics and Hydrodynamics of Wings and Bodies: A Software-Based Approach differs from others by providing interactive computer programs that allow the student to conduct trade studies. It provides case-specific software that permits the student to do considerably more characteristic analysis of user-selected wings and bodies than is possible with other introductory textbooks. In addition, the algorithms are capable of working problems at a level well beyond those typically solved by hand in other textbooks. This approach allows students to determine easily the effects of modifying parameters and geometry. Another benefit of using this textbook is the understanding students gain of the capabilities of large industrial codes.
System Requirements:IBM 386 or compatible; MS/DOS/Windows 3.1; 2 Mb extended memory
About the Author
Frederick O. Smetana is Professor Emeritus, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University. Prior to his 25-year teaching career, Professor Smetana served as an aeronautical engineer at the Air Force Flight Test Center and as a flight test analyst with Douglas Aircraft Company. He has written 4 books and more than 100 publications.
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