Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering, 9 Volume Set

by Blockley, Richard; Shyy, Wei

• ISBN13: 9780470754405
• ISBN10: 0470754400
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-12-06
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering represents a major publishing initiative to establish a high quality, carefully coordinated reference work that will enhance education, training and research in this complex and demanding field.Coverage ranges from core disciplines such as electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering and physics, to advanced materials, digital technology and environmental science, all of which have an ever-increasing, interactive role in modern air and spacecraft design.The Encyclopedia provides an unparalleled exposition of essential scientific concepts and their application to current engineering practice, laying a foundation for further research and study in specialist publications. Extensive and up-to-date cross-referencing enhance the value of this monumental work and will ensure its unique contribution to the engineering literature.The Encyclopedia will be available in print or online.The Encyclopedia is structured in the following themed volumes:1: Fluid Dynamics and Aerothermodynamics2: Propulsion and Power3: Structural Technology4: Materials Technology5: Dynamics and Control6: Environmental Impact and Manufacturing7: Vehicle Design8: System Engineering9: Index

Author Biography

Richard H. Blockley - previously Head of Technical Programmes, BAE Systems, UK

Wei Shyy - Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson Collegiate Professor and Chair,  Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US

Table of Contents

Fluid Dynamics and Aerothermodynamics

Editorial Board

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Perspectives on Aerospace Engineering

Fundamentals of Fluid Flows

Incompressible Flows and Aerodynamics

Compressible Flows - Subsonic to Supersonic

Hypersonics and Rarefied Gas Dynamics

Heat Transfer and Thermophysics

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Experimental Techniques for Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Science

Propulsion and Power

Editorial Board

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Basic Concepts

Airbreathing Engines

Rocket Propulsion

Alternative Propulsion

Structural Technology

Editorial Board

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Structural Mechanics

Aeroelasticity and Aeroservoelasticity

Computational Solid Mechanics and Fluid-Structure Interaction

Experimental Techniques for Structural Mechanics

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)

Materials Technology

Editorial Board

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Structural Materials

High Temperature Materials

Active Materials

Materials for Space Applications

Dynamics and Control

Editorial Board

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Flight Mechanics

Flight Control

Radar

Trajectory and orbital Mechanics

Attitude Dynamics and Orbital Control of Spacecraft

Environmental Impact, Manufacturing and Operations

Editorial Board

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Operational Environment

Acoustics and Noise

Emissions an Atmospheric Impact

Disposal and Waste Mitigation

Manufacturing, Lean Technologies and Operations Integration

Vehicle Design

Editorial Board

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Vehicle Configurations and Performance

Air Vehicle Design

Micro Air Vehicles

Space Vehicles and Travel

Survivability

System Engineering

Editorial Board

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Project Management

Avionics System Integration

Aircraft Sub-Systems

System Integration

Propulsion Integration

Optimization Techniques and Applications

Safety Engineering and Mission Assurance

Appendices and Index

Editorial Board

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

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