This second edition of this textbook has been extended to feature a number of contemporary studies in practical aeroplane design. Mathematics - which general readers may skip - is the minimum needed to work out common-sense shapes, aimed at meeting the certification requirements of the three world airworthiness authorities: the American FAA, the British CAA and the European JAA. Land and seaplanes are included, from microlight and commuter, to a 30-seat surface-effect (ekranoplan) regional transport, to satisfy specific markets. A new chapter, on using the back of an envelope, shows how to make ballpark technical judgements.

The Design of the Airplane, Second Edition (General Publication) (AIAA Education)

Engineering & Transportation

Loughborough University of Technology D. Stinton

Automotive

Amer. Instit. of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Major operational elements of the world's air transport system are examined in this important book, which provides a rare overview and an invaluable single information source to managers in all sectors of the air transport industry. "The Air Transport System" considers route structure options in terms of operational impacts and describes the context and boundaries of the industry - the natural, regulatory and operational environments. Systems perspectives are introduced to integrate the discussion of aircraft, airlines, airports, and airspace issues. The issues faced in ensuring symbiosis of all these elements of the changing scene and the scope for developing balanced strategies to suit all stakeholder requirements are considered in depth to produce a comprehensive text with the potential to influence how well the air transport industry succeeds in meeting its many future challenges.

The Air Transport System

Business & Money

Mike Hirst

Industries

This fifth and final volume of the joint U.S.-Russian series "Space Biology and Medicine" is a comprehensive summary of U.S. and Russian cooperation in the fields of space biology and medicine. It summarizes the experience and insights drawn from many years of Russian and American cooperation in the peaceful study and use of outer space. The first four volumes of this series focused on issues that demonstrate the current state of knowledge about space and the development of rocket and space technologies; about human life support beyond the Earth's biosphere; about the functional and structural changes caused by the effects of space flight on human beings and other biological subjects; and, about the strategies and specific ways to provide medical support during space flight. The fifth volume integrates data from previous research and observations together with scientific materials obtained in recent years on the most important topics in space biology and medicine. It is a fascinating survey of the science, and an encouraging illustration of the benefits of international collaboration.

U.S. and Russian Cooperation in Space Biology and Medicine (Library of Flight)

Science & Math

Arnauld Nicogossian

Stanley Mohler

Oleg Gazenko

Antoliy Grigoriev

Astronomy & Space Science

This book is revision and expansion of the classic 1975 aircraft design textbook that has been used worldwide for more than 30 years. Completely updated with the latest industry processes and techniques, it will benefit graduate and upper-level undergraduate students as well as practicing engineers. The aircraft is only a transport mechanism for the payload, and all design decisions must consider payload first. Simply stated, the aircraft is a dust cover. Fundamentals of Aircraft and Airship Design, Volume 1: Aircraft Design; emphasizes that the science and art of the aircraft design process is a compromise and that there is no right answer; however, there is always a best answer based on existing requirements and available technologies. 
 CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Review of Practical Aerodynamics Chapter 3 - Aircraft Performance Methods Chapter 4 - Aircraft Operating Envelope Chapter 5 - Preliminary Estimate of Takeoff Weight Chapter 6 - Estimating the Takeoff Wing Loading Chapter 7 - Selecting the Planform and Airfoil Section Chapter 8 - Preliminary Fuselage Sizing and Design Chapter 9 - High-Life Devices Chapter 10 - Takeoff and Landing Analysis Chapter 11 - Preliminary Sizing of the Vertical and Horizontal Tails Chapter 12 - Designing for Survivability (Stealth) Chapter 13 - Estimating Wing-Body Aerodynamics Chapter 14 - Propulsion System Fundamentals Chapter 15 - Turbine Engine Inlet Design Chapter 16 - Corrections for Turbine Engine Installation Chapter 17 - Propeller Propulsion Systems Chapter 18 - Propulsion System Thrust Sizing Chapter 19 - Structures and Materials Chapter 20 - Refined Weight Estimate Chapter 21 - Static Stability and Control Chapter 22 - Trim Drag and Maneuvering Flight Chapter 23 - Control Surface Sizing Criteria Chapter 24 - Life Cycle Cost Chapter 25 - Trade Studies and Sizing Appendix A - Conversions Appendix B - Atmospheric Data Appendix C - Isentropic Compressible Flow Functions Appendix D - Normal Shock Functions for a Perfect Gas Appendix E - Plane Oblique and Conical Shocks Appendix F - NACA Airfoil Nomenclature and Data Appendix G - Aerodynamic Data of Real Aircraft Appendix H - Aerodynamics of Wing Body Combinations Appendix I - Aircraft Weights Data Appendix J - Propulsion Data Appendix K - Miscellaneous Data

Fundamentals of Aircraft and Airship Design (AIAA Education Series)

Leland Nicolai

Grant Carichner

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