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Performance, Stability, Dynamics, and Control of Airplanes.

Pamadi, Bandu N.

Performance, Stability, Dynamics, and Control of Airplanes. - 2nd ed. - 1 online resource (800 pages) - AIAA Education Series . - AIAA Education Series .

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Preface to the Previous Edition -- Chapter 1. Review of Basic Aerodynamic Principles -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Fluid Flow over Wings and Bodies -- 1.3 Drag of Bodies -- 1.4 Wing Parameters -- 1.5 Aerodynamic Characteristics of Wing Sections -- 1.6 Aerodynamic Characteristics of Finite Wings -- 1.7 Methods of Reducing Induced Drag -- 1.8 Tip Vortices: Formation and Hazards -- 1.9 Flow of a Compressible Fluid -- 1.10 Aerodynamic Forces in Supersonic Flow -- 1.11 Critical Mach Number -- 1.12 Area Rule -- Summary -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 2. Aircraft Performance -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Equations of Motion for Flight in Vertical Plane -- 2.3 Gliding Flight -- 2.4 Level Flight -- 2.5 Climbing Flight -- 2.6 Range and Endurance -- 2.7 Endurance -- 2.8 Turning Flight -- 2.9 Takeoff and Landing -- 2.10 Hazards During Takeoff and Landing: Windshear and Microburst -- Summary -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 3. Static Stability and Control -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Concept of Equilibrium and Stability -- 3.3 Static Longitudinal Stability -- 3.4 Stability in Maneuvering Flights -- 3.5 Static Directional Stability -- 3.6 Lateral Stability -- 3.7 Summary -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 4. Equations of Motion and Estimation of Stability Derivatives -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Axes Systems -- 4.3 Equations of Motion and Concept of Moving Axes System -- 4.4 Estimation of Stability Derivatives -- 4.5 Summary -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 5. Linear Systems, Theory, and Design: A Brief Review -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Laplace Transform -- 5.3 Transfer Function -- 5.4 System Response -- 5.5 Steady-State Errors of Unity Feedback Systems -- 5.6 Frequency Response -- 5.7 Stability of Closed-Loop Systems -- 5.8 Relations Between Time-Domain and Frequency-Domain Parameters. 5.9 Design of Compensators -- 5.10 State-Space Analysis and Design -- 5.11 Summary -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 6. Airplane Response and Closed-Loop Control -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Longitudinal Response -- 6.3 Lateral-Directional Response -- 6.4 Flying Qualities -- 6.5 Closed-Loop Flight Control -- 6.6 Summary -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 7. Inertia Coupling and Spin -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Inertia Coupling -- 7.3 Autorotation of Wings and Fuselages -- 7.4 Airplane Spin -- 7.5 Equations of Motion for Steady-State Spin -- 7.6 Spin Recovery -- 7.7 Geometrical Modifications to Improve Spin Resistance -- 7.8 Summary -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 8. Stability and Control Problems at High Angles of Attack -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 A Brief Historical Sketch -- 8.3 Brief Overview of High-Alpha Problems -- 8.4 Delta Wings at High Angles of Attack -- 8.5 Leading-Edge Extensions -- 8.6 Forebodies at High Angles of Attack -- 8.7 Relation Between Angle of Attack, Sideslip, and Roll Angle -- 8.8 Wing Rock -- 8.9 Roll Attractor of Delta Wings -- 8.10 Forebody-Induced Wing Rock -- 8.11 Suppression of Wing Rock -- 8.12 Roll Reversal and Yaw Departure -- 8.13 Control Concepts at High Angles of Attack -- 8.14 Summary -- References -- Appendix A. Standard Atmospheres -- Appendix B. Table of Laplace Transforms -- Appendix C. Cramer's Rule -- Appendix D. Conversion of U.S. Customary Units to SI Units -- Appendix E. Solved Examples -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z.

9781600860997


Airplanes -- Performance.
Stability of airplanes.
Airplanes -- Control systems.
Aerodynamics.


Electronic books.

TL671.4 -- .P28 2004eb

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