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Modeling Ships and Space Craft

The Science and Art of Mastering the Oceans and Sky

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  • © 2013

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Authors:
  1. Gina Hagler

    1. Rockville, USA

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  • Explains in clear language how hydromechanics and fluid dynamics influence our daily lives

  • Covers modeling and its use in naval design from early 20th Century to its use today

  • Examines hydrodynamics with equal coverage given to both aero and fluid dynamics

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Fluid Dynamics in Action

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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  3. FLUID DYNAMICS IN ACTION

    1. Airborne Creatures

      • Gina Hagler
      Pages 3-23

    2. Human Innovation

      • Gina Hagler
      Pages 25-43

    3. Aquatic Creatures

      • Gina Hagler
      Pages 45-61

  4. Evolution of Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 63-63
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  5. EVOLUTION OF THEORY

    1. Hydrodynamic Theorists

      • Gina Hagler
      Pages 65-83

    2. Aerodynamic Theorists

      • Gina Hagler
      Pages 85-105

  6. Scale Model Testing Begins

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 107-107
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  7. SCALE MODEL TESTING BEGINS

    1. William Froude

      • Gina Hagler
      Pages 109-134

    2. David Watson Taylor

      • Gina Hagler
      Pages 135-157

    3. Early Aviators

      • Gina Hagler
      Pages 159-178

    4. The Wright Brothers

      • Gina Hagler
      Pages 179-197

    5. Rocketmen

      • Gina Hagler
      Pages 199-219

  8. Model Testing Today

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 221-221
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  9. MODEL TESTING TODAY

    1. Computational Fluid Dynamics

      • Gina Hagler
      Pages 223-227

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 229-249
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About this book

Modeling Ships and Space Craft: The Science and Art of Mastering the Oceans and Sky begins with the theories of Aristotle and Archimedes, moving on to examine the work of Froude and Taylor, the early aviators and the Wright Brothers, Goddard and the other rocket men, and the computational fluid dynamic models of our time. It examines the ways each used fluid dynamic principles in the design of their vessels. In the process, this book covers the history of hydrodynamic (aero and fluid) theory and its progression – with some very accessible science examples – including seminal theories. Hydrodynamic principles in action are also explored with examples from nature and the works of man. This is a book for anyone interested in the history of technology – specifically the methods and science behind the use of scale models and hydrodynamic principles in the marine and aeronautical designs of today.

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“Science writer Hagler begins with an introduction to fluid dynamics, focusing on birds, bats, insects, seeds, etc. The author then discusses ships and airplanes. She addresses the history of fluid dynamics in some detail. … the book does contain some good writing and interesting information on the history of technology. Summing Up: Recommended. … General readers and professionals/practitioners.” (A. M. Strauss, Choice, Vol. 51 (5), January, 2014)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Rockville, USA

    Gina Hagler

About the author

Gina Hagler is a freelance writer and member of the National Association of Science Writers, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Her scientific interests range from the history of scientific discoveries to the science of sports, with a special focus on the rapid introduction of new technologies at the start of the twentieth century. Her work has been published in a number of venues and she blogs regularly about science and technology at synthesisblog.wordpress.com.

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