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| Preface | |
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| Preface to the Previous Edition | |
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| Review of Basic Aerodynamic Principles | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Fluid Flow over Wings and Bodies | |
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| Drag of Bodies | |
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| Wing Parameters | |
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| Aerodynamic Characteristics of Wing Sections | |
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| Aerodynamic Characteristics of Finite Wings | |
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| Methods of Reducing Induced Drag | |
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| Tip Vortices: Formation and Hazards | |
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| Flow of a Compressible Fluid | |
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| Aerodynamic Forces in Supersonic Flow | |
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| Critical Mach Number | |
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| Area Rule | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Problems | |
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| Aircraft Performance | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Equations of Motion for Flight in Vertical Plane | |
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| Gliding Flight | |
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| Level Flight | |
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| Climbing Flight | |
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| Range and Endurance | |
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| Endurance | |
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| Turning Flight | |
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| Takeoff and Landing | |
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| Hazards During Takeoff and Landing: Windshear and Microburst | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Problems | |
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| Static Stability and Control | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Concept of Equilibrium and Stability | |
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| Static Longitudinal Stability | |
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| Stability in Maneuvering Flights | |
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| Static Directional Stability | |
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| Lateral Stability | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Problems | |
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| Equations of Motion and Estimation of Stability Derivatives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Axes Systems | |
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| Equations of Motion and Concept of Moving Axes System | |
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| Estimation of Stability Derivatives | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Problems | |
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| Linear Systems, Theory, and Design: A Brief Review | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Laplace Transform | |
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| Transfer Function | |
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| System Response | |
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| Steady-State Errors of Unity Feedback Systems | |
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| Frequency Response | |
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| Stability of Closed-Loop Systems | |
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| Relations Between Time-Domain and Frequency-Domain Parameters | |
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| Design of Compensators | |
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| State-Space Analysis and Design | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Problems | |
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| Airplane Response and Closed-Loop Control | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Longitudinal Response | |
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| Lateral-Directional Response | |
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| Flying Qualities | |
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| Closed-Loop Flight Control | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Problems | |
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| Inertia Coupling and Spin | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Inertia Coupling | |
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| Autorotation of Wings and Fuselages | |
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| Airplane Spin | |
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| Equations of Motion for Steady-State Spin | |
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| Spin Recovery | |
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| Geometrical Modifications to Improve Spin Resistance | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Problems | |
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| Stability and Control Problems at High Angles of Attack | |
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| Introduction | |
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| A Brief Historical Sketch | |
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| Brief Overview of High-Alpha Problems | |
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| Delta Wings at High Angles of Attack | |
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| Leading-Edge Extensions | |
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| Forebodies at High Angles of Attack | |
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| Relation Between Angle of Attack, Sideslip, and Roll Angle | |
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| Wing Rock | |
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| Roll Attractor of Delta Wings | |
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| Forebody-Induced Wing Rock | |
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| Suppression of Wing Rock | |
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| Roll Reversal and Yaw Departure | |
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| Control Concepts at High Angles of Attack | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Standard Atmospheres | |
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| Table of Laplace Transforms | |
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| Cramer's Rule | |
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| Conversion of U.S. Customary Units to SI Units | |
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| Solved Examples | |
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| Bibliography | |
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| Index | |
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| Series Listing | |