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University Standing at Time of Publication

Assistant Professor

Description

An introduction to aircraft and rocket design. New aircraft configurations, missions, and applications are emerging, particularly with recent advances in electric power systems and automated controls. Thus, this text primarily focuses on fundamental physics, as opposed to handbook or statistical methods.

Table of Contents

  1. Atmosphere
  2. Fundamentals
  3. Drag
  4. Wing Design
  5. Stability
  6. Propulsion
  7. Performance
  8. Structures
  9. Rocket Fundamentals
  10. Rocket Propulsion
  11. Orbital Mechanics

Keywords

aircraft, airplanes, spacecraft, rockets, aerospace, design, aeronautics, vehicle

Language

English

Publication Date

2018-12

Rights

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College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Flight Vehicle Design

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