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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)
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FLUID DYNAMICS IN ACTION
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EVOLUTION OF THEORY
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SCALE MODEL TESTING BEGINS
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MODEL TESTING 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
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Modeling Ships and Space Craft
Book Subtitle: The Science and Art of Mastering the Oceans and Sky
Authors: Gina Hagler
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4596-8
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2013
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4614-4595-1Published: 09 October 2012
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4614-4596-8Published: 09 October 2012
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 249
Number of Illustrations: 101 b/w illustrations, 11 illustrations in colour
Topics: Fluid- and Aerodynamics, Popular Science, general, Aerospace Technology and Astronautics, History of Science