The simple science of flight
from insects to jumbo jets
An introduction to the mechanics of flight, discussing the aerodynamic principles that underlie the flight of everything from birds to 747s, and using comparisons, anecdotes, and examples to explain concepts such as lift, drag, cruising speed, and fuel efficiency.
MIT Press
1997
9780262700658
book
Holdings
| hid | mid | miid | nid | wid | location_code | location | barcode | callnum | dewey | created | updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1745167 | 5351676 | 2433 | 404942 | 155977 | BPHS | 118 | BPHS033461 | 629.132 TEN | 629.13 | 1582575937 | 1742569409 |