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Mcgraw-Hill Series in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

This series delves into the intricate world of aeronautical and aerospace engineering. It covers foundational principles and cutting-edge advancements, offering a comprehensive exploration of the engineering behind flight and space exploration. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the historical context, current state, and future trajectories within these dynamic fields.

Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
Automatic Control Engineering
Boundary layer theory
Aircraft Performance & Design

Recommended Reading Order

  • PART I: Preliminary Considertions 1 The Evolution of the Airplane and its Performance: A Short History 2 Aerodynamics of the Airplane: The Drag Polar 3 Some Propulsion Characteristics PART II: Airplane Performance 4 The Equations of Motion 5 Airplane Performance: Steady Flight 6 Airplane Performance: Accelerated Flight PART III Airplane Design 7 The Philosphy of Airplane Design 8 Design of a Propeller-Driven Airplane 9 Design of Jet-Propelled Airplanes Postface References Appendix A: Standard Altitude Table (SI Units) Appendix B: Standard Altitude Table (English Engineering Units)

    Aircraft Performance & Design
  • This revised and expanded edition aims to present a comprehensive overview of boundary-layer theory and its application to all areas of fluid mechanics, with emphasis on the flow past bodies. Information is based on a thorough review of the literature since the 1980s.

    Boundary layer theory
  • This text on control engineering includes conventional topics within a traditional organization, showing how modern control theory builds on classical methods. Topics such as transient response, the root-locus method and analogue computers are covered.

    Automatic Control Engineering