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Book SynopsisIn this essential reference, both students and practitioners in the field will find an accessible discussion of electric power generation with gas turbine power plants, using quantitative and qualitative tools. Beginning with a basic discussion of thermodynamics of gas turbine cycles from a second law perspective, the material goes on to cover with depth an analysis of the translation of the cycle to a final product, facilitating quick estimates. In order to provide readers with the knowledge they need to design turbines effectively, there are explanations of simple and combined cycle design considerations, and state-of-the-art, performance prediction and optimization techniques, as well as rules of thumb for design and off-design performance and operational flexibility, and simplified calculations for myriad design and off-design performance. The text also features an introduction to proper material selection, manufacturing techniques, and construction, maintenance, and operation of gTrade Review'Gülen is the only person I know that can fill the gap between technology and philosophy; and he really did in this book. I recommend this text for students and professional engineers, as well as for non-experienced people who are interested in getting a frank and sometimes humorous assessment of gas turbine technology.' Alberto Traverso, Università di Genova“This book is clearly written by an expert with a lot of industry experience in OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and operation, resulting in a book that shows a very practical approach to design and analysis of turbomachinery that matters in the real world without lacking the theoretical depths that are necessary to understand the topic thoroughly. This very well-written book covers the theoretical basics of thermodynamics as well as components such as the compressor, the combustor, the turbine, the whole engine, and additional topics needed to understand the analysis and design of electrical power generation equipment. It provides a comprehensive overview for everyone interested in this fascinating topic, be it a practitioner with OEMs and utilities, or academics, such as a researcher or a new student of the field. This long-awaited book closes a gap in the literature between the practitioner's view and a purely theoretical approach.' Hans-Juergen Kiesow, formerly ABB, Siemens'It is rare that one comes across a book that can be considered seminal in the area of gas turbine engineering and that provides an excellent blend of theory and practice of the state of the art of heavy- duty advanced gas turbines. The book provides a detailed, lucid, and insightful treatment of a wide range of gas turbine topics, including history, cycles, components and their interactions, and technology trends. It provides a quantitative and qualitative treatment of the subject matter with usable equations, insights, and rules of thumb that enable quick design checks and calculations. It will be of immense value to designers and users of gas turbines. Gülen's technical leadership over the past two and a half decades has contributed immeasurably to the current understanding of large advanced gas turbines. Much of this expertise has been successfully encapsulated in this book. This book is of archival quality and will endure and enrich gas turbine engineers for decades to come.' Cyrus B. Meher-Homji, Bechtel CorporationTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; Part I. Prerequisites: 2. The tool chest; 3. Ground rules; 4. Past and present; Part II. Fundamentals: 5. Thermodynamics; 6. Technology factors; 7. Heat and mass balance; 8. Real cycle analysis; 9. Turbine cooling; 10. Turbine aero; 11. Compressor aero; 12. Combustion; 13. Materials; 14. The hardware; Part III. Extras: 15. The AC generator; 16. Reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM); 17. Combined cycle; 18. Off-design operation; 19. Transient operation; 20. Economics; 21. The hall of fame; Part IV. Special Topics: 22. Closed-cycle gas turbine; 23. Aeroderivative gas turbine; 24. Epilogue; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to the theory and engineering practice that underpins the component design and analysis of radial flow turbocompressors. Drawing upon an extensive theoretical background and years of practical experience, the authors provide descriptions of applications, concepts, component design, analysis tools, performance maps, flow stability, and structural integrity, with illustrative examples. Features wide coverage of all types of radial compressor over many applications unified by the consistent use of dimensional analysis. Discusses the methods needed to analyse the performance, flow, and mechanical integrity that underpin the design of efficient centrifugal compressors with good flow range and stability. Includes explanation of the design of all radial compressor components, including inlet guide vanes, impellers, diffusers, volutes, return channels, de-swirl vanes and side-streams. Suitable as a reference for advanced students of turbomachinery, and a perfect tool for practising mechanical and aerospace engineers already within the field and those just entering it.Trade Review'… the book provides expert description of each of the topics considered and is in my view a highly useful text and essential reading for any advanced practitioner in the field of radial turbomachinery and I recommend it to you most highly.' Peter Childs, Journal of Power and EnergyTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Energy Transfer; 3. Equations of State; 4. Efficiency Definitions for Compressors; 5. Fluid Mechanics; 6. Gas Dynamics; 7. Aerodynamic Loading; 8. Similarity; 9. Specific Speed; 10. Losses and Performance; 11. Impeller Design; 12 Diffuser Design; 13. Casing Component Design; 14. Geometry Definition; 15. Throughflow Code for Radial Compressors; 16. Computational Fluid Dynamics; 17. Compressor Instability and Control; 18. Maps and Matching; 19. Structural Integrity; 20. Development and Testing.

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Book SynopsisBut Apollo 11 was but a prelude to what came later: while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin trod a sliver of flat lunar desert smaller than a football field, Apollos 15, 16, and 17 each commanded a mountainous area the size of Manhattan.Trade Review"In his compelling history of the rover’s place in the space program, Across the Airless Wilds, Earl Swift writes that, during Apollo 15, 16 and 17, astronauts drove it over 56 miles. … Such are Mr. Swift’s narrative talents and the bounties of the source material that the book is a joy to read from beginning to end. … Swift has reminded readers of an endlessly fascinating chapter in space exploration with widespread implications for the future." — Wall Street Journal “Swift relays the awe-inspiring story of Apollo 17 and the lunar vehicle in a way that makes it all feel brand new. From the sheer human ingenuity of the moon missions to the deeply human figures inside the space suits, this book is a brilliantly observed homage to the human spirit.” — Newsweek “The literature of lunar exploration has tended to focus on the earlier Apollo missions, with scant attention paid to the extraordinary achievements of the later rover expeditions—which were, in many respects, scientifically bolder and taught us a great deal more about our moon. Earl Swift lays out this great unsung saga with verve and magisterial sweep. After reading Across the Airless Wilds, you’ll begin to think of NASA's true golden age not in terms of ‘one small step,’ but as a series of cosmic car rides." — Hampton Sides, author of In the Kingdom of Ice "Such an enjoyable book. ... A clear and compelling story. ... Ingenious. ..Up-end[s] the Apollo narrative entirely so that every earlier American venture into space was preparation for the last three trips to the moon. ... [A] detailed, thrilling account. ... Swift conveys the baffling, unreadable lunar landscape very well, but Across the Airless Wilds is above all a human story, and a triumphant one at that." — The Times (London) “Swift details the story of the development of the lunar rover, focusing in particular on three pioneering engineers who made the craft a reality. … Swift ably outlines their achievements in technology and project management, clarifying complex issues in layperson’s language. Even those who think they already know plenty about America’s space program will find deeper insights here.” — Booklist (starred review) “In Across the Airless Wilds, Earl Swift skillfully tells the remarkable story of how vision, ingenuity, and some pretty fine engineering transformed lunar and planetary exploration. A rare and compelling celebration of the human spirit.” — Andrew H. Knoll, professor of Earth and Planetary Science at Harvard University; member of the science team of NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover mission; and author of A Brief History of Earth “This is not just a book about the lunar rover—it’s also a book about humans, and the great things they can do when inspired. There are people here who jump off the page—and sometimes, off the moon’s surface. Vividly written, engaging, and fascinating. I started it one day and finished it the next, and I’m not a fast reader. I just didn’t want to stop.” — James Donovan, author of Shoot for the Moon: The Space Race and the Extraordinary Voyage of Apollo 11 "For the origins and history of the Apollo lunar rover, there is no better guide than Earl Swift's beautifully written book. It details two decades of rover concepts, followed by two frantic years of building one for Apollo on a ridiculous schedule and an inadequate budget. But it paid off in three spectacular landings that used the rover for science—Apollos 15, 16, and 17. Swift also profiles the people who accomplished this feat; they are as fascinating as the machine itself.” — Michael J. Neufeld, Senior Curator, Space History Department, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and author of Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War "Swift's attention to historical detail in setting the scene for the events he covers in Across the Airless Wilds is what helps to make the book so compelling. It’s well-researched, well-written, and revelatory. — Forbes "Nearly obscured by earlier Moon landings – especially Apollo 11 – Apollo missions 15, 16 and 17 had the most significant scientific and exploration return of all their predecessors. Their astronauts stayed longer on the Moon and went further to collect samples and conduct experiments – courtesy of the remarkable lunar roving vehicle, LRV. These lunar excursions 50-or-so years ago in fact mark the apogee of human exploration – no humans have been as far from the Earth since. Earl Swift’s new book Across the Airless Wilds examines the triumph of these missions and of their LRVs, the engineering marvel that made the difference." — Cosmos “50 years ago this month, American automobile culture landed on the moon. A book by Earl Swift looks at NASA’s Lunar Roving Vehicles, and how they really opened up the moon for the later group of Apollo astronauts.” — New York Times "Here’s a book that salutes those who were looking ahead. Across the Airless Wilds pays tribute to the bright minds that conceptualized, designed and eventually engineered the lunar rovers. ... An enjoyable read." — Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star "With Across the Airless Wilds Swift has illuminated an underappreciated marvel of engineering and created a fabulous summer read. The entire second half of his book is a riveting travelogue of six astronauts’ “lunar road trips” drawn from interviews and radio transcripts, augmented by priceless color photos that alone are worth the price of the book." — Virginian Pilot "In his meticulously researched and masterfully written new book, Across the Airless Wilds, Earl Swift tells the story of the lunar-vehicle program from its inception in the mind of ex-Nazi Wernher von Braun to the three rover excursions." — Road & Track "Full of intrigue. ... The latest by Swift will especially appeal to all those interested in U.S. space programs and anyone seeking a well-written story of action and adventure." — Library Journal "Remarkable. ... The informative and fascinating narrative shines a spotlight on these often-overlooked yet crucial missions and introduces you to some of the captivating characters who helped to make it all possible. Across the Airless Wilds is a true celebration of human brilliance and technological advancement." — All About Space

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Book SynopsisBut Apollo 11 was but a prelude to what came later: while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin trod a sliver of flat lunar desert smaller than a football field, Apollos 15, 16, and 17 each commanded a mountainous area the size of Manhattan.Trade Review"In his compelling history of the rover’s place in the space program, Across the Airless Wilds, Earl Swift writes that, during Apollo 15, 16 and 17, astronauts drove it over 56 miles. … Such are Mr. Swift’s narrative talents and the bounties of the source material that the book is a joy to read from beginning to end. … Swift has reminded readers of an endlessly fascinating chapter in space exploration with widespread implications for the future." — Wall Street Journal “Swift relays the awe-inspiring story of Apollo 17 and the lunar vehicle in a way that makes it all feel brand new. From the sheer human ingenuity of the moon missions to the deeply human figures inside the space suits, this book is a brilliantly observed homage to the human spirit.” — Newsweek “The literature of lunar exploration has tended to focus on the earlier Apollo missions, with scant attention paid to the extraordinary achievements of the later rover expeditions—which were, in many respects, scientifically bolder and taught us a great deal more about our moon. Earl Swift lays out this great unsung saga with verve and magisterial sweep. After reading Across the Airless Wilds, you’ll begin to think of NASA's true golden age not in terms of ‘one small step,’ but as a series of cosmic car rides." — Hampton Sides, author of In the Kingdom of Ice "Such an enjoyable book. ... A clear and compelling story. ... Ingenious. ..Up-end[s] the Apollo narrative entirely so that every earlier American venture into space was preparation for the last three trips to the moon. ... [A] detailed, thrilling account. ... Swift conveys the baffling, unreadable lunar landscape very well, but Across the Airless Wilds is above all a human story, and a triumphant one at that." — The Times (London) “Swift details the story of the development of the lunar rover, focusing in particular on three pioneering engineers who made the craft a reality. … Swift ably outlines their achievements in technology and project management, clarifying complex issues in layperson’s language. Even those who think they already know plenty about America’s space program will find deeper insights here.” — Booklist (starred review) “In Across the Airless Wilds, Earl Swift skillfully tells the remarkable story of how vision, ingenuity, and some pretty fine engineering transformed lunar and planetary exploration. A rare and compelling celebration of the human spirit.” — Andrew H. Knoll, professor of Earth and Planetary Science at Harvard University; member of the science team of NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover mission; and author of A Brief History of Earth “This is not just a book about the lunar rover—it’s also a book about humans, and the great things they can do when inspired. There are people here who jump off the page—and sometimes, off the moon’s surface. Vividly written, engaging, and fascinating. I started it one day and finished it the next, and I’m not a fast reader. I just didn’t want to stop.” — James Donovan, author of Shoot for the Moon: The Space Race and the Extraordinary Voyage of Apollo 11 "For the origins and history of the Apollo lunar rover, there is no better guide than Earl Swift's beautifully written book. It details two decades of rover concepts, followed by two frantic years of building one for Apollo on a ridiculous schedule and an inadequate budget. But it paid off in three spectacular landings that used the rover for science—Apollos 15, 16, and 17. Swift also profiles the people who accomplished this feat; they are as fascinating as the machine itself.” — Michael J. Neufeld, Senior Curator, Space History Department, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and author of Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War "Swift's attention to historical detail in setting the scene for the events he covers in Across the Airless Wilds is what helps to make the book so compelling. It’s well-researched, well-written, and revelatory. — Forbes "Nearly obscured by earlier Moon landings – especially Apollo 11 – Apollo missions 15, 16 and 17 had the most significant scientific and exploration return of all their predecessors. Their astronauts stayed longer on the Moon and went further to collect samples and conduct experiments – courtesy of the remarkable lunar roving vehicle, LRV. These lunar excursions 50-or-so years ago in fact mark the apogee of human exploration – no humans have been as far from the Earth since. Earl Swift’s new book Across the Airless Wilds examines the triumph of these missions and of their LRVs, the engineering marvel that made the difference." — Cosmos “50 years ago this month, American automobile culture landed on the moon. A book by Earl Swift looks at NASA’s Lunar Roving Vehicles, and how they really opened up the moon for the later group of Apollo astronauts.” — New York Times "Here’s a book that salutes those who were looking ahead. Across the Airless Wilds pays tribute to the bright minds that conceptualized, designed and eventually engineered the lunar rovers. ... An enjoyable read." — Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star "With Across the Airless Wilds Swift has illuminated an underappreciated marvel of engineering and created a fabulous summer read. The entire second half of his book is a riveting travelogue of six astronauts’ “lunar road trips” drawn from interviews and radio transcripts, augmented by priceless color photos that alone are worth the price of the book." — Virginian Pilot "In his meticulously researched and masterfully written new book, Across the Airless Wilds, Earl Swift tells the story of the lunar-vehicle program from its inception in the mind of ex-Nazi Wernher von Braun to the three rover excursions." — Road & Track "Full of intrigue. ... The latest by Swift will especially appeal to all those interested in U.S. space programs and anyone seeking a well-written story of action and adventure." — Library Journal "Remarkable. ... The informative and fascinating narrative shines a spotlight on these often-overlooked yet crucial missions and introduces you to some of the captivating characters who helped to make it all possible. Across the Airless Wilds is a true celebration of human brilliance and technological advancement." — All About Space

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Book SynopsisRead and find out about exploring Mars in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Someday people from Earth may live on Mars. Soon we will go to the planet to learn more about it. It will become our outpost in space—our space colony. The author-illustrator pair who brought us The International Space Station, Floating in Space, and What the Moon Is Like tackle the hot topic in space: a mission to the red planet.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It''s a Level 2 Let''s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs:Entertain and educate at the same time

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Book SynopsisThis addition to the Scientists in the Field series goes where no person or spacecraft has ever gone before. Journey with the team of scientists as they build New Horizons, fly it across the solar system, and make new discoveries about a world three billion miles away.

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Book SynopsisThe major themes for this book are intelligent materials; sensing and control of adaptive systems; applications to aerospace engineering. Every chapter is written by a global leader in their field and provides insights into the future directions of this field, setting the agenda for future research in adaptive structures.Table of ContentsList of Contributors xi Preface xvii 1 Adaptive Structures for Structural Health Monitoring 1Daniel J. Inman and Benjamin L. Grisso 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Structural Health Monitoring 4 1.3 Impedance-Based Health Monitoring 6 1.4 Local Computing 8 1.5 Power Analysis 11 1.6 Experimental Validation 13 1.7 Harvesting, Storage and Power Management 18 1.7.1 Thermal Electric Harvesting 19 1.7.2 Vibration Harvesting with Piezoceramics 22 1.8 Autonomous Self-healing 25 1.9 The Way Forward: Autonomic Structural Systems for Threat Mitigation 27 1.10 Summary 29 Acknowledgements 30 References 30 2 Distributed Sensing for Active Control 33Suk-Min Moon, Leslie P. Fowler and Robert L. Clark 2.1 Introduction 33 2.2 Description of Experimental Test Bed 35 2.3 Disturbance Estimation 36 2.3.1 Principal Component Analysis 36 2.3.2 Application of PCA: Case Studies 37 2.3.3 Combining Active Control and PCA to Identify Secondary Disturbances 40 2.4 Sensor Selection 43 2.4.1 Model Estimation 45 2.4.2 Optimal Sensor Strategy 45 2.4.3 Experimental Demonstration 48 2.5 Conclusions 55 Acknowledgments 56 References 56 3 Global Vibration Control Through Local Feedback 59Stephen J. Elliott 3.1 Introduction 59 3.2 Centralised Control of Vibration 61 3.3 Decentralised Control of Vibration 63 3.4 Control of Vibration on Structures with Distributed Excitation 67 3.5 Local Control in the Inner Ear 76 3.6 Conclusions 84 Acknowledgements 85 References 85 4 Lightweight Shape-Adaptable Airfoils: A New Challenge for an Old Dream 89L.F. Campanile 4.1 Introduction 89 4.2 Otto Lilienthal and the Flying Machine as a Shape-Adaptable Structural System 91 4.3 Sir George Cayley and the Task Separation Principle 93 4.4 Being Lightweight: A Crucial Requirement 95 4.5 Coupling Mechanism and Structure: Compliant Systems as the Basis of Lightweight Shape-Adaptable Systems 104 4.5.1 The Science of Compliant Systems 104 4.5.2 Compliant Systems for Airfoil Shape Adaptation 113 4.5.3 The Belt-Rib Airfoil Structure 115 4.6 Extending Coupling to the Actuator System: Compliant Active Systems 118 4.6.1 The Need for a Coupled Approach 118 4.6.2 Solid-State Actuation for Solid-State Deformability 120 4.6.3 Challenges and Trends of Structure–Actuator Integration 123 4.7 A Powerful Distributed Actuator: Aerodynamics 125 4.7.1 The Actuator Energy Balance 125 4.7.2 Balancing Kinematics by Partially Recovering Energy from the Flow 125 4.7.3 Active and Semi-Active Aeroelasticity 126 4.8 The Common Denominator: Mechanical Coupling 127 4.9 Concluding Remarks 128 Acknowledgements 129 References 129 5 Adaptive Aeroelastic Structures 137Jonathan Cooper 5.1 Introduction 137 5.2 Adaptive Internal Structures 142 5.2.1 Moving Spars 143 5.2.2 Rotating Spars 147 5.3 Adaptive Stiffness Attachments 152 5.4 Conclusions 159 5.5 The Way Forward 160 Acknowledgements 161 References 162 6 Adaptive Aerospace Structures with Smart Technologies – A Retrospective and Future View 163Christian Boller 6.1 Introduction 163 6.2 The Past Two Decades 165 6.2.1 SHM 167 6.2.2 Shape Control and Active Flow 170 6.2.3 Damping of Vibration and Noise 173 6.2.4 Smart Skins 176 6.2.5 Systems 177 6.3 Added Value to the System 179 6.4 Potential for the Future 185 6.5 A Reflective Summary with Conclusions 186 References 187 7 A Summary of Several Studies with Unsymmetric Laminates 191Michael W. Hyer, Marie-Laure Dano, Marc R. Schultz, Sontipee Aimmanee and Adel B. Jilani 7.1 Introduction and Background 191 7.2 Room-Temperature Shapes of Square [02/902]T Cross-Ply Laminates 193 7.3 Room-Temperature Shapes of More General Unsymmetric Laminates 198 7.4 Moments Required to Change Shapes of Unsymmetric Laminates 200 7.5 Use of Shape Memory Alloy for Actuation 206 7.6 Use of Piezoceramic Actuation 210 7.7 Consideration of Small Piezoceramic Actuators 216 7.8 Conclusions 228 References 228 8 Negative Stiffness and Negative Poisson’s Ratio in Materials which Undergo a Phase Transformation 231T.M. Jaglinski and R.S. Lakes 8.1 Introduction 231 8.2 Experimental Methods 234 8.2.1 Material Preparation 234 8.3 Composites 236 8.3.1 Theory 236 8.3.2 Experiment 237 8.4 Polycrystals 238 8.4.1 Theory 238 8.4.2 Experimental Results 239 8.5 Discussion 244 References 244 9 Recent Advances in Self-Healing Materials Systems 247M.W. Keller, B.J. Blaiszik, S.R. White and N.R. Sottos 9.1 Introduction 247 9.1.1 Microcapsule-Based Self-Healing 248 9.1.2 Critical Issues for Microencapsulated Healing 250 9.2 Faster Healing Systems – Fatigue Loading 251 9.3 Smaller Size Scales 253 9.4 Alternative Materials Systems – Elastomers 256 9.5 Microvascular Autonomic Composites 258 9.6 Conclusions 259 References 260 10 Adaptive Structures – Some Biological Paradigms 263Julian F.V. Vincent 10.1 Introduction 263 10.2 Deployment 264 10.3 Turgor-Driven Mechanisms 266 10.3.1 The Venus Fly Trap 270 10.3.2 Previous Theories 271 10.3.3 Background to an Elastic Model 271 10.3.4 The Trigger 273 10.4 Dead Plant Tissues 274 10.5 Morphing and Adapting in Animals 276 10.6 Sensing in Arthropods – Campaniform and Slit Sensilla 277 10.7 Developing an Interface Between Biology and Engineering 279 10.7.1 A Catalogue of Engineering 279 10.7.2 Challenging Engineering with Biology 280 10.7.3 Adaptive Structures – The TRIZ Route 282 10.7.4 Materials and Information 283 10.8 Envoi 285 Acknowledgements 285 References 285 Index 289

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A breadth of information is covered in a browsable format, giving readers the opportunity to explore space in small or large chunks of time.”—Booklist, Starred Review

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Book SynopsisWe are at the cusp of a golden age in space science, as increasingly more entrepreneurs—Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos—are seduced by the commercial potential of human access to space. But Beyond Earth does not offer another wide-eyed technology fantasy: instead, it is grounded not only in the human capacity for invention and the appeal of adventure, but also in the bureaucratic, political, and scientific realities that present obstacles to space travel—realities that have hampered NASA's efforts ever since the Challenger disaster.          In Beyond Earth, the authors offer groundbreaking research and argue persuasively that not Mars, but Titan—a moon of Saturn with a nitrogen atmosphere, a weather cycle, and an inexhaustible supply of cheap energy—offers the most realistic, and thrilling, prospect of life without support from Earth.

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find yourself strapped to a giant rocket that’s about to go from zero to 17,500 miles per hour? Or to look back on Earth from outer space and see the surprisingly precise line between day and night? Or to stand in front of the Hubble Space Telescope, wondering if the emergency repair you’re about to make will inadvertently ruin humankind’s chance to unlock the universe’s secrets? Mike Massimino has been there, and in Spaceman he puts you inside the suit, with all the zip and buoyancy of life in microgravity. Massimino’s childhood space dreams were born the day Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. Growing up in a working-class Long Island family, he catapulted himself to Columbia and then MIT, only to flunk his first doctoral exam and be rejected three times by NASA before making it through the final round of astronaut selection. Ta

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Book SynopsisComprehensive textbook which introduces the fundamentals of aerospace engineering with a flight test perspective Introduction to Aerospace Engineering with a Flight Test Perspective is an introductory level text in aerospace engineering with a unique flight test perspective.Table of ContentsAbout the Author xv Series Preface xvii Preface xix About the Companion website xxi 1 First Flights 1 1.1 Introduction 2 1.1.1 Organization of the Book 3 1.1.2 FTT: Your Familiarization Flight 4 1.2 Aircraft 12 1.2.1 Classification of Aircraft 12 1.2.2 The Airplane 13 1.2.3 Rotorcraft: the Helicopter 26 1.2.4 Lighter-Than-Air Aircraft: Balloon and Airship 35 1.2.5 The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 43 1.3 Spacecraft 45 1.3.1 Classification of Spacecraft 46 1.3.2 Parts of a Spacecraft 52 1.3.3 Unmanned Spacecraft 57 1.3.4 Manned Spacecraft 69 1.3.5 Space Access Systems and Vehicles 77 References 96 2 Introductory Concepts 98 2.1 Introduction 98 2.2 Introductory Mathematical Concepts 99 2.2.1 Units and Unit Systems 99 2.2.2 Measurement and Numerical Uncertainty 107 2.2.3 Scalars and Vectors 113 2.3 Introductory Aerospace Engineering Concepts 114 2.3.1 Aircraft Body Axes 115 2.3.2 Angle-of-Attack and Angle-of-Sideslip 116 2.3.3 Aircraft Stability Axes 118 2.3.4 Aircraft Location Numbering System 119 2.3.5 The Free-Body Diagram and the Four Forces 120 2.3.6 FTT: the Trim Shot 125 2.3.7 Mach Number and the Regimes of Flight 129 2.3.8 The Flight Envelope 132 2.3.9 The V-n Diagram 144 2.3.10 Aircraft Weight and Balance 150 2.3.11 Aerospace Vehicle Designations and Naming 157 2.4 Introductory Flight Test Concepts 161 2.4.1 What is a Flight Test? 161 2.4.2 The Flight Test Process 165 2.4.3 Flight Test Techniques 169 2.4.4 Roles of Test Pilot, Flight Test Engineer, and Flight Test Analyst 173 2.4.5 Flight Test Safety and Risk Assessment 174 References 177 Problems 178 3 Aerodynamics 181 3.1 Introduction 182 3.2 Fundamental Physical Properties of a Fluid 183 3.2.1 The Fluid Element 183 3.2.2 Thermodynamic Properties of a Fluid 184 3.2.3 Kinematic Properties of a Flow 186 3.2.4 Streamlines, Pathlines, and Flow Visualization 187 3.2.5 FTT: In-Flight Flow Visualization 188 3.2.6 Transport Properties of a Fluid 192 3.3 Types of Aerodynamic Flows 195 3.3.1 Continuum and Non-Continuum Flows 195 3.3.2 Steady and Unsteady Flows 196 3.3.3 Incompressible and Compressible Flows 197 3.3.4 Inviscid and Viscous Flows 198 3.4 Similarity Parameters 201 3.4.1 Mach Number 202 3.4.2 Reynolds Number 203 3.4.3 Pressure Coefficient 205 3.4.4 Force and Moment Coefficients 205 3.4.5 Ratio of Specific Heats 206 3.4.6 Prandtl Number 206 3.4.7 Other Similarity Parameters 206 3.4.8 Summary of Similarity Parameters 212 3.5 A Brief Review of Thermodynamics 213 3.5.1 Thermodynamic System and State 213 3.5.2 Connecting the Thermodynamic State: The Equation of State 215 3.5.3 Additional Thermodynamic Properties: Internal Energy, Enthalpy, and Entropy 223 3.5.4 Work and Heat 224 3.5.5 The Laws of Thermodynamics 229 3.5.6 Specific Heats of an Ideal Gas 232 3.5.7 Isentropic Flow 236 3.6 Fundamental Equations of Fluid Motion 239 3.6.1 Conservation of Mass: The Continuity Equation 239 3.6.2 Newton’s Second Law: The Momentum Equation 241 3.6.3 Conservation of Energy: The Energy Equation 246 3.6.4 Summary of the Governing Equations of Fluid Flow 247 3.7 Aerodynamic Forces and Moments 248 3.7.1 Lift 251 3.7.2 Drag 258 3.7.3 GTT: Drag Cleanup 269 3.7.4 GTT: Wind Tunnel Testing 270 3.7.5 GTT: Computational Fluid Dynamics 286 3.7.6 FTT: Lift and Drag in Steady, Gliding Flight 292 3.8 Two-Dimensional Lifting Shapes: Airfoils 298 3.8.1 Airfoil Construction and Nomenclature 303 3.8.2 Airfoil Numbering Systems 305 3.8.3 Airfoil Lift, Drag, and Pitching Moment 307 3.8.4 Pressure Coefficient 308 3.8.5 Airfoil Lift, Drag, and Moment Curves 310 3.8.6 Data for Selected Symmetric and Cambered Airfoils 315 3.8.7 Comparison of Symmetric and Cambered Airfoils 322 3.9 Three-Dimensional Aerodynamics: Wings 325 3.9.1 Finite Wings 325 3.9.2 Lift and Drag Curves of Finite Wings 338 3.9.3 High-Lift Devices 341 3.9.4 FTT: Aeromodeling 347 3.9.5 Wings in Ground Effect 354 3.10 Compressible, Subsonic and Transonic Flows 359 3.10.1 The Speed of Sound 360 3.10.2 The Critical Mach Number and Drag Divergence 363 3.10.3 Compressibility Corrections 365 3.10.4 The "Sound Barrier" 370 3.10.5 Breaking the Sound Barrier: the Bell X-1 and the Miles M.52 371 3.11 Supersonic Flow 377 3.11.1 Isentropic Flow Relations 378 3.11.2 Shock and Expansion Waves 381 3.11.3 FTT: Visualizing Shock waves in Flight 387 3.11.4 Sonic Boom 391 3.11.5 Lift and Drag of Supersonic Airfoils 396 3.11.6 Supercritical Airfoils 399 3.11.7 Wings for Supersonic Flight 401 3.11.8 Transonic and Supersonic Area Rule 417 3.11.9 Internal Supersonic Flows 422 3.12 Viscous Flow 429 3.12.1 Skin Friction and Shearing Stress 430 3.12.2 Boundary Layers 431 3.12.3 Skin Friction Drag 440 3.12.4 Aerodynamic Stall and Departure 444 3.12.5 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