Airship Technology (Cambridge Aerospace Series, Series Number 10)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Book Title
- Airship Technology (Cambridge Aerospace Series, Series Number 10)
- ISBN
- 9780521607537
- Subject Area
- Transportation, Technology & Engineering
- Publication Name
- Airship Technology
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Item Length
- 9.8 in
- Subject
- Engineering (General), Aviation / General, Aeronautics & Astronautics
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Series
- Cambridge Aerospace Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Item Weight
- 35.3 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 560 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521607531
ISBN-13
9780521607537
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30900933
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
560 Pages
Publication Name
Airship Technology
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Subject
Engineering (General), Aviation / General, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Transportation, Technology & Engineering
Series
Cambridge Aerospace Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
35.3 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Reviews
' … Airship Technology is a 'must' for anyone with a serious interest in airships. Highly recommended.' Aerostat, ‘This impressive new book draws on a wealth of recent experience by bringing together fourteen specialists in different aspects of airship design and operation - from both universities and industry … this is an impressive tour de force, with impeccable credentials, and is set to become the definitive reference work for airship designers and engineers, professional and student aeronautical engineers, and airship enthusiasts.’Aerostat, ' ... Airship Technology is a 'must' for anyone with a serious interest in airships. Highly recommended.'Aerostat, ' ... Airship Technology is a 'must' for anyone with a serious interest in airships. Highly recommended.' Aerostat, ‘ … Airship Technology is a ‘must’ for anyone with a serious interest in airships. Highly recommended.’Aerostat, 'This impressive new book draws on a wealth of recent experience by bringing together fourteen specialists in different aspects of airship design and operation - from both universities and industry ... this is an impressive tour de force, with impeccable credentials, and is set to become the definitive reference work for airship designers and engineers, professional and student aeronautical engineers, and airship enthusiasts.'Aerostat, 'This impressive new book draws on a wealth of recent experience by bringing together fourteen specialists in different aspects of airship design and operation - from both universities and industry ... this is an impressive tour de force, with impeccable credentials, and is set to become the definitive reference work for airship designers and engineers, professional and student aeronautical engineers, and airship enthusiasts.' Aerostat, 'This impressive new book draws on a wealth of recent experience by bringing together fourteen specialists in different aspects of airship design and operation - from both universities and industry … this is an impressive tour de force, with impeccable credentials, and is set to become the definitive reference work for airship designers and engineers, professional and student aeronautical engineers, and airship enthusiasts.' Aerostat, ' … Airship Technology is a 'must' for anyone with a serious interest in airships. Highly recommended.'Aerostat
Dewey Edition
21
Series Volume Number
Series Number 10
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
629.13324
Table Of Content
Preface; 1. Introduction Gabriel Alexander Khoury and J. David Gillet; 2. Basic principles Edwin Mowforth; 3. Aerodynamics Ian Cheeseman; 4. Stability and control Michael Cook; 5. Propulsion Ian Cheeseman; 6. Materials Peter Bradley; 7. Structures Charles Luffman; 8. Aerostatics John Craig; 9. Weight estimates and control John Craig; 10. Systems Norman Mayer; 11. Ground handling and mooring Denis Howe; 12. Piloting David Burns; 13. Performance Robert Hunt; 14. Improvements Edwin Mowforth; 15. Unconventional designs Gabriel Khoury; 16. Solar power Gabriel Khoury; 17. Roles and economic considerations Reginald Hillsdon; 18. Design synthesis Brian Wilson.
Synopsis
A unique and indispensable guide to modern airship design and operation, for researchers and professionals working in mechanical and aerospace engineering., A comprehensive and fully illustrated book providing a unique and indispensable guide to modern airship design and operation. It covers aerostatics, aerodynamics, stability, control, propulsion, materials, structures, weight estimates, ground handling, mooring, systems, performance and piloting. Final chapters examine improving airship performance, unconventional designs, and economic considerations vital for commercial success., This book provides a unique and indispensable guide to modern airship design and operation. Airships today incorporate advanced technology including composite materials, complex electronic systems, and fly by light controls. They demand the latest theories in aerodynamics, stability and control and require the use of advanced design tools such as numerical finite element structural analysis and computer aided design. This comprehensive and fully-illustrated account brings together airship specialists from both universities and industry. After a general introduction, the essentials of aerostatics, aerodynamics, stability and control, propulsion, materials and structures are covered. The following chapters consider weight estimates and control, ground handling and mooring, systems, performance and piloting. The final chapters examine suggestions for improving airship performance, survey unconventional designs, synthesise various design elements, and look at airship roles and economic considerations vital for the success of the airship in the market place. Detailed references are also included.
LC Classification Number
TL660 .A37 1999
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- a***d (36)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseCondition of book far exceeded the advertised condition -- nearly FINE! Thank you very much -- I've been looking for a quality copy of this book for a long time. Shipping was expeditious, shipping cost was low, and book was very carefully packaged. A++++++ seller.
- b***1 (1898)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseExcellent seller, good communication, item new as described, sent well packed and quickly to UK. Very pleased with purchase, many thanks.BIG FISH HAUNTED LEGENDS THE UNDERTAKER COLLECTORS EDITION PC GAME (#284864451895)
- b***d (440)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseQuick ship, packaged well and in condition described. Thanks!