Introduction to Aircraft Performance

Designed for aerospace engineering students, government employees responsible for certifying military and civilian aircraft, and individuals involved in aircraft accident investigation and consulting, An Introduction to Aircraft Performance provides a comprehensive and useful approach to aircraft performance issues. In addition to covering the broad area of performance, this book also examines specialized subjects such as the Ground Proximity Warning System and ice formation on aircraft on the ground or in flight. Asselin's veteran analysis and clear explanation of aircraft performance issues have already found their way into many university classrooms, including those of the Royal Military College of Canada. The practical applications discussed in this book will prove essential to working engineers and other individuals.

Mario Asselin has served as an instructor at the Royal Military College of Canada's Mechanical Engineering Department since 1995. Before this he was a project manager for the integration of the Ground Collision Avoidance System. His experience also includes working on the CF188 as Avionics and Armament Project Officer, the Microwave Landing System, and the NAVSTAR/Global Positioning System. Mr. Asselin received his baccalaureate in Engineering in 1988 from the Royal Military College of Canada a nd a subsequent Master degree in Applied Science. He has authored many publications including the study guide, "Modern Aerodynamic Series--Aircraft Performance," and a technical paper on "Numerical Simulation of Ice Formation on Aircraft Wing in Flight."