AuthorDwinnell, James H., 1915-
TitlePrinciples of aerodynamics / by James H. Dwinnell.
EditionFirst edition.
PublishedNew York : McGraw-Hill, 1949.
Descriptionxviii, 391 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bib. NoteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 857-860) and index.
Formatted NoteContents: Introduction -- Fluid dynamics -- Aeronautical nomenclature -- Experimental facilities -- Airfoil characteristics -- Aspect ratio and plan-form influences -- Viscosity phenomena -- Compressibility phenomena -- The optimum airfoil -- Auxiliary lift devices -- Parasite-drag and power considerations -- Aircraft engines -- Propellers -- Airplane performance -- Stability and control.
SubjectsAerodynamics.
Call Number/Copies 
 WRHS Research Library: TL 570 D993 1949
CA-1903553: LC class, closed stacks [status: NON-CIRCULATING]
[Record 74799]