Modeling Ships and Space Craft

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiv

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2. Fluid Dynamics in Action

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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3. FLUID DYNAMICS IN ACTION

   1. Airborne Creatures

      • Gina Hagler

      Pages 3-23

   2. Human Innovation

      • Gina Hagler

      Pages 25-43

   3. Aquatic Creatures

      • Gina Hagler

      Pages 45-61

4. Evolution of Theory

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 63-63

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5. EVOLUTION OF THEORY

   1. Hydrodynamic Theorists

      • Gina Hagler

      Pages 65-83

   2. Aerodynamic Theorists

      • Gina Hagler

      Pages 85-105

6. Scale Model Testing Begins

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 107-107

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7. SCALE MODEL TESTING BEGINS

   1. William Froude

      • Gina Hagler

      Pages 109-134

   2. David Watson Taylor

      • Gina Hagler

      Pages 135-157

   3. Early Aviators

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      Pages 159-178

   4. The Wright Brothers

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      Pages 179-197

   5. Rocketmen

      • Gina Hagler

      Pages 199-219

8. Model Testing Today

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 221-221

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9. MODEL TESTING TODAY

   1. Computational Fluid Dynamics

      • Gina Hagler

      Pages 223-227

10. Back Matter

    Pages 229-249

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Modeling Ships and Space Craft: The Science and Art of Mastering the Oceans and Sky begins with the theories of Aristotle and Archimedes, moving on to examine the work of Froude and Taylor, the early aviators and the Wright Brothers, Goddard and the other rocket men, and the computational fluid dynamic models of our time. It examines the ways each used fluid dynamic principles in the design of their vessels. In the process, this book covers the history of hydrodynamic (aero and fluid) theory and its progression – with some very accessible science examples – including seminal theories. Hydrodynamic principles in action are also explored with examples from nature and the works of man. This is a book for anyone interested in the history of technology – specifically the methods and science behind the use of scale models and hydrodynamic principles in the marine and aeronautical designs of today.

• aircraft design
• automobile design
• book on hydromechanics
• computer simulation in aerodynamics
• economies in design
• fluid dynamics
• hydromechanics and aeronautics
• modeling hydromechanical properties
• naval architecture
• ship design
• simulations of hydromechanics
• fluid- and aerodynamics

From the reviews:

“Science writer Hagler begins with an introduction to fluid dynamics, focusing on birds, bats, insects, seeds, etc. The author then discusses ships and airplanes. She addresses the history of fluid dynamics in some detail. … the book does contain some good writing and interesting information on the history of technology. Summing Up: Recommended. … General readers and professionals/practitioners.” (A. M. Strauss, Choice, Vol. 51 (5), January, 2014)

• Rockville, USA

  Gina Hagler

Gina Hagler is a freelance writer and member of the National Association of Science Writers, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Her scientific interests range from the history of scientific discoveries to the science of sports, with a special focus on the rapid introduction of new technologies at the start of the twentieth century. Her work has been published in a number of venues and she blogs regularly about science and technology at synthesisblog.wordpress.com.

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