Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Basic Principles of Flight | 1 Edition

Compare Textbook Prices for Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Basic Principles of Flight 1 Edition ISBN 9781119807155 by Rathakrishnan, Ethirajan
Author: Rathakrishnan, Ethirajan
ISBN:1119807158
ISBN-13: 9781119807155
List Price: $118.33 (up to 6% savings)
Prices shown are the lowest from
the top textbook retailers.

View all Prices by Retailer

Details about Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Basic Principles of Flight:

Provides a broad and accessible introduction to the field of aerospace engineering, ideal for semester-long courses  

Aerospace engineering, the field of engineering focused on the development of aircraft and spacecraft, is taught at universities in both dedicated aerospace engineering programs as well as in wider mechanical engineering curriculums around the world-yet accessible introductory textbooks covering all essential areas of the subject are rare. Filling this significant gap in the market, Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Basic Principles of Flight provides beginning students with a strong foundational knowledge of the key concepts they will further explore as they advance through their studies.  

Designed to align with the curriculum of a single-semester course, this comprehensive textbook offers a student-friendly presentation that combines the theoretical and practical aspects of aerospace engineering. Clear and concise chapters cover the laws of aerodynamics, pressure, and atmospheric modeling, aircraft configurations, the forces of flight, stability and control, rockets, propulsion, and more. Detailed illustrations, well-defined equations, end-of-chapter summaries, and ample review questions throughout the text ensure students understand the core topics of aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, and aircraft performance. Drawn from the author’s thirty years’ experience teaching the subject to countless numbers of university students, this much-needed textbook:  

  • Explains basic vocabulary and fundamental aerodynamic concepts  
  • Describes aircraft configurations, low-speed aerofoils, high-lift devices, and rockets  
  • Covers essential topics including thrust, propulsion, performance, maneuvers, and stability and control 
  • Introduces each topic in a concise and straightforward manner as students are guided through progressively more advanced material 
  • Includes access to companion website containing a solutions manual and lecture slides for instructors 

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Basic Principles of Flight is the perfect "one stop" textbook for instructors, undergraduates, and graduate students in Introduction to Aerospace Engineering or Introduction to Flight courses in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering programs.

 

Need a Mechanical Engineering tutor? View profile below:
Santanu B.
(0 reviews)
Education: Sterling Heights MI
Major: ACT English Tutor

Hi my name is Santanu, I have a master's degree in applied mathematics from Trinity College(Dublin Ireland) ,with a minor in chemistry and physics. I am a CRLA ( College Reading and Learning Association) certified tutor and held the position of head math and science tutor at Oakland Community College. I have several years of experience in tutoring chemistry, math and physics. I have tutored students ranging from elementary school level to college level. My teaching style involves detailed explan ... Read more

Hi my name is Santanu, I have a master's degree in applied mathematics from Trinity College(Dublin Ireland) ,with a minor in chemistry and physics. I am a CRLA ( College Reading and Learning Association) certified tutor and held the position of head math and science tutor at Oakland Community College. I have several years of experience in tutoring chemistry, math and physics. I have tutored students ranging from elementary school level to college level. My teaching style involves detailed explan ... Read more

Need Mechanical Engineering course notes? Start your search below: