Airfoil Theory at Supersonic Speed (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

028297718X / 9780282977184

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the realm of supersonic airfoil theory, exploring the complex interplay between air and objects moving faster than the speed of sound. The author builds upon the pioneering work of L. Prandtl, developing a first-order approximation theory that sheds light on the behavior of airfoils in supersonic conditions. The book begins by introducing the concept of the "horseshoe vortex" to model the induced velocity field around an airfoil. This approach enables the computation of the induced drag and wing surface shape for various airfoil configurations, including trapezoidal wings with constant surface density of lift and rectangular flat plates. One key finding of the book is that for airfoils of normal aspect ratios, the wave resistance, caused by sound waves, dominates the overall drag. The induced drag, resulting from the air's response to the airfoil's motion, plays a smaller role. This insight helps explain the unique aerodynamic challenges encountered in supersonic flight. Through its rigorous analysis and practical examples, this book provides a valuable contribution to the understanding of supersonic airfoil theory. It offers engineers and researchers a deeper comprehension of the complex phenomena involved in high-speed aerodynamics, paving the way for advancements in aircraft design and performance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
Airfoil Theory at Supersonic Speed (Classic Reprint)
Author
H. Schlichting
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
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New
Book Type
print-on-demand item
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
028297718X
ISBN 13
9780282977184
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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