Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (Mcgraw-Hill Series in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering) [Hardcover]

John D. Anderson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070016798 | ISBN-13: 978-0070016798 | Publication Date: January 1, 1991 | Edition: 2nd

Intended for a first course in aerodynamics at undergraduate level, this text is distinguished by strong coverage of the fundamentals presented in an easy-to-understand style. This edition preserves the emphasis on fundamentals while adding much new applied material to give readers a feel for the real world of aerodynamics. It also includes an expanded chapter on hypersonic aerodynamics.

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About the Author

John D. Anderson, Jr. is the Curator of Aerodynamics at the National Air & Space Museum Smithsonian Institute and Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College; 2nd edition (January 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070016798
• ISBN-13: 978-0070016798
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,273,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Aerospace Engineering Reference, May 29, 2001

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George P. Burdell (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (Hardcover)

This excellent book is full of examples and equations to help students relate to the fundamental concepts in an introductory aerodynamics class.

The book is especially useful for reference, as it explains the derivations and many forms of complex equations such as the continuity equation. Furthermore, there are lots of examples of real-world design situations and historical backgrounds.

Overall, one of the best books I have used in my undergraduate aerospace engineering curriculum.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, April 5, 2000

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (Mcgraw-Hill Series in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering) (Hardcover)

Great book for first and second semester aerodynamics. Especially the sections on supersonics and hypersonics. Links the technical and historical aspects of aerodynamics to give a very good global perspective of the subject. Anderson also provides "roadmaps" which tend to help the reader stay on track as to where the discussion is going. Those are especially helpful for technical books such as this one.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, March 2, 2000

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (Mcgraw-Hill Series in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering) (Hardcover)

This book is one of the best written books I have. This book is well-organized, clearly written and easily understood. Each chapter contains a road map to keep the reader well aware of the proper flow of ideas and concepts.