Facing the Heat Barrier

Facing the Heat Barrier
Author: T.A. Heppenheimer
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2018-09-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0486834514

This volume from The NASA History Series presents an overview of the science of hypersonics, the study of flight at speeds at which the physics of flows is dominated by aerodynamic heating. The survey begins during the years immediately following World War II, with the first steps in hypersonic research: the development of missile nose cones and the X-15; the earliest concepts of hypersonic propulsion; and the origin of the scramjet engine. Next, it addresses the re-entry problem, which came to the forefront during the mid-1950s, showing how work in this area supported the manned space program and contributed to the development of the orbital shuttle. Subsequent chapters explore the fading of scramjet studies and the rise of the National Aerospace Plane (NASP) program of 1985–95, which sought to lay groundwork for single-stage vehicles. The program's ultimate shortcomings — in terms of aerodynamics, propulsion, and materials — are discussed, and the book concludes with a look at hypersonics in the post-NASP era, including the development of the X-33 and X-34 launch vehicles, further uses for scramjets, and advances in fluid mechanics. Clearly, ongoing research in hypersonics has yet to reach its full potential, and readers with an interest in aeronautics and astronautics will find this book a fascinating exploration of the field's history and future.

Michigan Manual of Plastic Surgery

Michigan Manual of Plastic Surgery
Author: David L. Brown
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 966
Release: 2014-04-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1469831228

The first and only pocket-sized, practical manual on plastic surgery, The Michigan Manual of Plastic Surgery is written by residents in the University of Michigan’s renowned plastic surgery training program. This multidisciplinary review features contributions from senior residents in related fields including general surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, and urology. Features: Easy-to-follow outline format covers the full range of clinical problems commonly encountered by plastic surgeons. Core content addresses fundamental principles and techniques, skin and soft tissue lesions, head and neck, facial reconstruction, craniofacial, aesthetic surgery, breast, hand and upper extremities, trunk, lower extremities, genitalia, and burns. Interdisciplinary versatility makes the handbook ideal for medical students and surgical residents seeking clinical consultations and pre-, intra-, and postoperative care. Additionally, the review provides a quick consult for practitioners whose work interacts with plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as for those preparing for the in-service and written board examinations. NEW to the Second Edition... New full-color illustrations improve visual learning and enhance retention of key concepts. Carefully selected topics correspond to topics on plastic surgery in-service and specialty Board examinations. Helpful icons highlight material covered on the In-Service Board Exam.

Hypersonic Flow Theory

Hypersonic Flow Theory
Author: Wallace Hayes
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 032314876X

Hypersonic Flow Theory presents the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, focusing on the hypersonic flow theory and approaches in theoretical aerodynamics. This book discusses the assumptions underlying hypersonic flow theory, unified supersonic-hypersonic similitude, two-dimensional and axisymmetric bodies, and circular cylinder. The constant-streamtube-area approximation, streamtube-continuity methods, and tangent-wedge and tangent-cone are also deliberated. This text likewise covers the similar laminar boundary layer solutions, bluntness induced interactions on slender bodies, and free molecule transfer theory. The dynamics of hypersonic flight or hypersonic wing theory, magnetohydrodynamic theory, or any developments involving treatment of the Boltzmann equation are not included. This publication is intended for hypersonic aerodynamicists, students, and researchers conducting work on the hypersonic flow phenomena.

Elements of Gas Dynamics

Elements of Gas Dynamics
Author: H. W. Liepmann
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0486316858

The increasing importance of concepts from compressible fluid flow theory for aeronautical applications makes the republication of this first-rate text particularly timely. Intended mainly for aeronautics students, the text will also be helpful to practicing engineers and scientists who work on problems involving the aerodynamics of compressible fluids. Covering the general principles of gas dynamics to provide a working understanding of the essentials of gas flow, the contents of this book form the foundation for a study of the specialized literature and should give the necessary background for reading original papers on the subject. Topics include introductory concepts from thermodynamics, including entropy, reciprocity relations, equilibrium conditions, the law of mass action and condensation; one-dimensional gasdynamics, one-dimensional wave motion, waves in supersonic flow, flow in ducts and wind tunnels, methods of measurement, the equations of frictionless flow, small-perturbation theory, transonic flow, effects of viscosity and conductivity, and much more. The text includes numerous detailed figures and several useful tables, while concluding exercises demonstrate the application of the material in the text and outline additional subjects. Advanced undergraduate or graduate physics and engineering students with at least a working knowledge of calculus and basic physics will profit immensely from studying this outstanding volume.

Missile Configuration Design

Missile Configuration Design
Author: S. S. Chin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1961
Genre: Guided missiles
ISBN:

Beskriver principperne i f.m. konstruktionen af styrede missiler.

Energy Deposition for High-Speed Flow Control

Energy Deposition for High-Speed Flow Control
Author: Doyle Knight
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2019-02-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1107123054

Describes energy deposition using direct current (DC), microwave and laser discharge for flow control at high speeds.

Supersonic Flow Past a Family of Blunt Axisymmetric Bodies

Supersonic Flow Past a Family of Blunt Axisymmetric Bodies
Author: Milton Van Dyke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1959
Genre: Aerodynamics, Supersonic
ISBN:

Some 100 numerical computations have been carried out for unyawed bodies of revolution with detached bow waves. The gas is assumed perfect with y=5/3, 7/5, or 1. Free-stream Mach numbers are taken as 1.2, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, and [infinity symbol]. The results are summarized with emphasis on the sphere and paraboloid.