Der Vogelflug als Grundlage der Fliegekunst : Ein Beitrag zur Systematik der Flugtechnik

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lilienthal, Otto, 1848-1896

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Der Vogelflug als Grundlage der Fliegekunst" by Otto Lilienthal is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the mechanics and principles behind avian flight, drawing from extensive experimentation conducted by the author and his brother. It aims to unveil the various factors that enable birds to fly and hopes to inspire further study into human flight. The opening of the text sets the stage for the exploration of flight mechanics, emphasizing the lack of understanding in the scientific community about the principles of flying. Lilienthal expresses a deep-seated desire to understand how birds achieve their aerial feats, suggesting that through careful study of nature, humans may one day master the art of flight. He introduces the fundamental mechanics at play, discussing the forces involved, particularly air resistance and lift, and expresses hope that both professionals and interested laymen will delve into his findings, fostering a broader understanding of the principles of flight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jens Sadowski, Odessa Paige Turner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-04-18