Isbn: 9780282590413 - Aerial Navigation (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the potential of aerial navigation. The author, who had no personal experience with ballooning and never went up in a balloon, became interested in the subject after reading about a contraption that was going to be built in Paris. Since the invention of the balloon, attempts have been made to steer them, but they were all unsuccessful, due to a misunderstanding of the challenges involved. The author sees no reason why aerial navigation should not be possible and presents his insights into propelling balloons, dealing with gas loss, and dealing with wind resistance. He also discusses the possibility of man-powered flight and the history of various attempts. By systematically examining the problems of aerial navigation, this book lays out a path for future success and invites readers to participate in the challenge of conquering the air. 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. print-on-demand item.…