Basics of Aerothermodynamics (Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics) [Hardcover]

E. Hirschel (Author)

Book Description

Series: Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics | Publication Date: October 1, 2004

The basics of aerothermodynamics are treated in this book with special regard to the fact that outer surfaces of hypersonic vehicles primarily are radiation cooled. The implications of this fact are different for different vehicle classes. In any case the properties of both attached viscous and separated flows are of importance in this regard. After a discussion of flight environment and transport phenomena in general, the most important aerothermodynamic phenomena are treated. In all cases, where they apply, thermal surface effects are particularly considered, taking into account both radiation cooling and/or active cooling, for example of inner surfaces. Finally the simulation means of aerothermodynamics are discussed. Computational methods and their modeling problems as well as the problems of ground facility and flight simulation, including the hot experimental technique, are treated. Multidisciplinary problems are addressed; many figures illustrate the text; case studies and problems help to deepen the reader's understanding

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About the Author

Prof. Dr.-Ing Hirschel is a lecturer for ""Theoretical Fluid Mechanics"" and professor extraordinarius at the Universität Stuttgart.as well as Director (and contributor) of the AGARD-FDP-VKI Special Course ""Aerothermodynamics and Propulsion Integration for Hypersonic Vehicles"", Brussels. Now retired from Dasa Military Aircraft, Hirschel is a consultant in aerospace technologies specializing in such fields as fluid mechanics, interdisciplinary aircraft-design problems, aerodynamics, gasdynamics, and aerothermodynamics. A well-known author, editor, and reviewer, he is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics, German Society for Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the German Society for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 413 pages
• Publisher: AIAA (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563476916
• ISBN-13: 978-1563476914
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,229,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)