Modern Compressible Flow: With Historical Perspective
- Book Review,
by John David Anderson
From Book News, Inc.
In the third edition preview boxes have been added that contextualize the chapter that follows, the physics of compressible flow receives new emphasis, and the section on computational fluid dynamics has been expanded. The text begins with a review of thermodynamics and an historical overview of the field. Anderson is curator of aerodynamics at the National Air and Space Museum; he's emeritus in aerospace engineering at the U. of Maryland, College Park.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
Modern Compressible Flow, Second Edition, presents the fundamentals of classical compressible flow along with the latest coverage of modern compressible flow dynamics and high-temperature flows. The second edition maintains an engaging writing style and offers philosophical and historical perspectives on the topic. It also continues to offer a variety of problems-providing readers with a practical understanding. The second edition includes the latest developments in the field of modern compressible flow.
Book Info
Provides the most accessible approach to compressible flow for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students. Uses numerous historical vignettes that show the evolution of the field.
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