This document provides a summary of the contents of a textbook on aerodynamics. It outlines 14 chapters that cover topics ranging from compressible flow through nozzles and diffusers, to linearized supersonic flow, numerical techniques for nonlinear supersonic flow, subsonic compressible flow over airfoils using linear theory, and applied aerodynamics concepts like the blended wing body and area rule. Historical notes are also provided on early airfoil research, the swept wing concept, and Richard Whitcomb's work developing the area rule and supersonic wing designs.
This document provides a summary of the contents of a textbook on aerodynamics. It outlines 14 chapters that cover topics ranging from compressible flow through nozzles and diffusers, to linearized supersonic flow, numerical techniques for nonlinear supersonic flow, subsonic compressible flow over airfoils using linear theory, and applied aerodynamics concepts like the blended wing body and area rule. Historical notes are also provided on early airfoil research, the swept wing concept, and Richard Whitcomb's work developing the area rule and supersonic wing designs.
This document provides a summary of the contents of a textbook on aerodynamics. It outlines 14 chapters that cover topics ranging from compressible flow through nozzles and diffusers, to linearized supersonic flow, numerical techniques for nonlinear supersonic flow, subsonic compressible flow over airfoils using linear theory, and applied aerodynamics concepts like the blended wing body and area rule. Historical notes are also provided on early airfoil research, the swept wing concept, and Richard Whitcomb's work developing the area rule and supersonic wing designs.