Foundations of Helicopter Flight
eBook - PDF

Foundations of Helicopter Flight

  1. 320 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Foundations of Helicopter Flight

About this book

The unique design problems which helicopters produce are many and complex. Through practical examples and illustrated case studies, supported by all the relevant theory, this primer text provides an accessible introduction which guides the reader through the theory, design, construction and operation of helicopters. Fundamental performance and control equations are developed, from which the book explores the rotor aerodynamic and dynamic characteristics of helicopters. Example calculations and performance predictions, reflecting current practice, show how to assess the feasibility of a design.* Tackles the theory, design, construction and operation of helicopters* Illustrated with many practical examples and case studies* Provides the fundamental equations describing performance and dynamic behaviour

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Yes, you can access Foundations of Helicopter Flight by S. Newman in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Physical Sciences & Aerodynamics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Butterworth-Heinemann
Year
1994
Print ISBN
9780340587027
eBook ISBN
9780080928548
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Aerodynamics

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. The Foundations of Helicopter Flight
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Abbreviations
  7. Chapter 1. Introduction
  8. Chapter 2. Rotorcraft configurations
  9. Chapter 3. The rotor in hover
  10. Chapter 4. The rotor in axial flight—climb and descent
  11. Chapter 5. The rotor in forward flight
  12. Chapter 6. Dynamics of the rotor
  13. Chapter 7. Autorotative performance
  14. Chapter 8. Blade dynamics
  15. Chapter 9. Helicopter trim
  16. Chapter 10. Vibration and its transmission
  17. Chapter 11. Tail rotors
  18. Chapter 12. Ground resonance
  19. Chapter 13. Rotor speed governing
  20. Chapter 14. Methods of calculating helicopter power, fuel consumption and mission performance
  21. Chapter 15. Epilogue—the windmill
  22. References
  23. Bibliography
  24. Index