Flight dynamics / Robert F. Stengel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stengel, Robert F., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aerodynamics.

Flight.

Airplanes--Performance.

Airplanes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (864 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2004]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Flight Dynamics takes a new approach to the science and mathematics of aircraft flight, unifying principles of aeronautics with contemporary systems analysis. While presenting traditional material that is critical to understanding aircraft motions, it does so in the context of modern computational tools and multivariable methods. Robert Stengel devotes particular attention to models and techniques that are appropriate for analysis, simulation, evaluation of flying qualities, and control system design. He establishes bridges to classical analysis and results, and explores new territory that was treated only inferentially in earlier books. This book combines a highly accessible style of presentation with contents that will appeal to graduate students and to professionals already familiar with basic flight dynamics. Dynamic analysis has changed dramatically in recent decades, with the introduction of powerful personal computers and scientific programming languages. Analysis programs have become so pervasive that it can be assumed that all students and practicing engineers working on aircraft flight dynamics have access to them. Therefore, this book presents the principles, derivations, and equations of flight dynamics with frequent reference to MATLAB functions and examples. By using common notation and not assuming a strong background in aeronautics, Flight Dynamics will engage a wide variety of readers. Introductions to aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, flying qualities, flight control, and the atmospheric and gravitational environment accompany the development of the aircraft's dynamic equations.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Exploring the Flight Envelope

Chapter 3. Dynamics of Aircraft Motion

Chapter 4. Methods of Analysis and Design

Chapter 5. Longitudinal Motions

Chapter 6. Lateral-Directional Motions

Chapter 7. Coupled Longitudinal and Lateral-Directional Motions

Chapter 8. Epilogue

Appendix A. Constants, Units, and Conversion Factors

Appendix B. Mathematical Model and Six-Degree-of-Freedom Simulation of a Business Jet Aircraft

Appendix C. Linear System Survey

Appendix D. Paper Airplane Program

Appendix E. Bibliography of NASA Reports Related to Aircraft Configuration Aerodynamics

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [818]-829) and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781680159066

1680159062

9781400866816

1400866812

OCLC:

902418951