http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
xxiii, 744 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Aerodynamics : objectives, fields of application and current challenges -- Aerodynamic efforts. basic definitions -- Thermodynamic reminders -- Fundamental equations of fluid mechanics -- Leading conservation equation applications -- Dimensionless equations. parameters of similarity -- Classification of flows -- Fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics -- Steady unidimensional, inviscid and adiabatic flows -- Application to nozzle calculation -- Unidimensional flows with friction and heat gain -- Application of unidimensional theory to the calculation of ejectors -- Breach surfaces: shock wave and flow line -- Diagonal shock wave and shock polars -- Shock crossings or interferences -- Application of the shock wave theory to supersonic air intakes -- 2D steady supersonic flows and the theory of characteristics -- The numeric characteristics method -- Application to supersonic nozzle calculation -- Flows with shock waves. rotational characteristics method -- Unsteady unidimensional, inviscid and adiabatic flows -- Unsteady shock wave, contact surface and wave reflections -- Shock tube -- Numeric methods for the calculation of unsteady flows -- Some transonic flow properties.
Includes bibliographical references and index.