Hypersonic and high-temperature gas dynamics are two fields of study that deal with the behavior and properties of gases at extremely high speeds and temperatures. These fields have significant real-world applications in areas such as space exploration, atmospheric re-entry, and supersonic flight. One of the leading experts in these fields is John D. Anderson Jr.,

Introduction Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control (SVDC) is a multidisciplinary field which combines the principles of physics, mathematics, and engineering to understand and control the motions of space vehicles. It plays a crucial role in the successful operation of a wide range of space missions. From satellites to manned spacecraft and interplanetary probes, SVDC is

Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach – Daniel P. Raymer Aircraft design is a highly complex and technical process that involves the conceptualization, design, and development of aircraft. It is a multidisciplinary field that combines principles of engineering, physics, aerodynamics, materials science, and many others to create efficient, safe, and technologically advanced aircraft. One of the

Introduction to Flight – John D. Anderson Jr.: John D. Anderson Jr. is a renowned American aerospace engineer and author, widely known for his contributions to the field of flight mechanics and aerodynamics. He has authored numerous textbooks on aerospace engineering, including the popular Introduction to Flight. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for

Introduction to Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity – Dewey H. Hodges and G. Alvin Pierce Structural dynamics and aeroelasticity are two important fields in aerospace engineering that deal with the study of the dynamic behavior of structures and their interaction with aerodynamic forces. These fields are crucial in the design, analysis, and optimization of various aircraft

Structures: Or Why Things Don’t Fall Down – J. E. Gordon Structures are an essential part of our everyday lives, from the buildings we live and work in to the vehicles we use to travel. But have you ever stopped to wonder why they don’t collapse or fall apart? This is the topic that author

Introduction Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical methods to solve and analyze fluid flow problems. It has become an essential tool in various fields such as aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and many more. CFD is used to simulate and predict the behavior of fluid flow, heat transfer,

Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles – John H. Blakelock John H. Blakelock was an American engineer and pioneer in the field of automatic control of aircraft and missiles. Born in 1919, he received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois and his PhD in aeronautical engineering from the California Institute

Aircraft propulsion is the act of generating force to move an aircraft through the air. There are various methods of aircraft propulsion, and one of the most widely used and studied is the propulsion system developed by Saeed Farokhi. Saeed Farokhi is a renowned aeronautical engineer and researcher, currently serving as a professor and the

Modern Compressible Flow with Historical Perspective – John D. Anderson Jr. Modern compressible flow is a branch of fluid mechanics that deals with the study of gases that are capable of undergoing large changes in density. This field is an important part of aerospace engineering and is essential for the design of supersonic and hypersonic