Theory and Practice of Aircraft Performance
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Theory and Practice of Aircraft Performance

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eBook - ePub

Theory and Practice of Aircraft Performance

About this book

Textbook introducing the fundamentals of aircraft performance using industry standards and examples: bridging the gap between academia and industry

  • Provides an extensive and detailed treatment of all segments of mission profile and overall aircraft performance
  • Considers operating costs, safety, environmental and related systems issues
  • Includes worked examples relating to current aircraft (Learjet 45, Tucano Turboprop Trainer, Advanced Jet Trainer and Airbus A320 types of aircraft)
  • Suitable as a textbook for aircraft performance courses

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2016
Print ISBN
9781119074175
Edition
1
eBook ISBN
9781119074182
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Mechanical Engineering
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Preface
  5. Series Preface
  6. Road Map of the Book
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Nomenclature
  9. CHAPTER 1: Introduction
  10. CHAPTER 2: Aerodynamic and Aircraft Design Considerations
  11. CHAPTER 3: Air Data Measuring Instruments, Systems and Parameters
  12. CHAPTER 4: Equations of Motion for a Flat Stationary Earth
  13. CHAPTER 5: Aircraft Load
  14. CHAPTER 6: Stability Considerations Affecting Aircraft Performance
  15. CHAPTER 7: Aircraft Power Plant and Integration
  16. CHAPTER 8: Aircraft Power Plant Performance
  17. CHAPTER 9: Aircraft Drag
  18. CHAPTER 10: Fundamentals of Mission Profile, Drag Polar and Aeroplane Grid
  19. CHAPTER 11: Takeoff and Landing
  20. CHAPTER 12: Climb and Descent Performance
  21. CHAPTER 13: Cruise Performance and Endurance
  22. CHAPTER 14: Aircraft Mission Profile
  23. CHAPTER 15: Manoeuvre Performance
  24. CHAPTER 16: Aircraft Sizing and Engine Matching
  25. CHAPTER 17: Operating Costs
  26. CHAPTER 18: Miscellaneous Considerations
  27. APPENDIX A: Conversions
  28. APPENDIX B: International Standard Atmosphere Table
  29. APPENDIX C: Fundamental Equations
  30. APPENDIX D: Airbus 320 Class Case Study
  31. APPENDIX E: Problem Sets
  32. APPENDIX F: Aerofoil Data
  33. Index
  34. End User License Agreement

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