EXPERIMENTAL AERODYNAMICS (hb) 2017

Experimental Aerodynamics provides an up to date study of this key area of aeronautical engineering The field has undergone significant evolution with the development of 3D techniques, data processing methods, and the conjugation of simultaneous measurements of multiple quantities Written for undergraduate and graduate students in Aerospace Engineering, the text features chapters by leading experts, with a consistent structure, level, and pedagogical approach Fundamentals of measurements and recent research developments are introduced, supported by numerous examples, illustrations, and problems The text will also be of interest to those studying mechanical systems, such as wind turbines Features Offers the first book oriented to teaching experimental aerodynamics Covers standard experimental methods and modern research developments Presents both the physical principles and the implementation strategies of experimental aerodynamics Includes contributions from experts of the most recent developments in measurement techniques Contains worked examples and chapter problems, some using MATLAB Author: Stefano Discetti, Andrea Ianiro