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Aerodynamics for Engineers

Coming soon in June 2025

Authors

, US Air Force Academy, , US Air Force Academy

Description

Revised and expanded to reflect cutting-edge innovation in aerodynamics, and packed with new features to support learning, the seventh edition of this classic textbook introduces the fundamentals of aerodynamics using clear explanations and real-world examples. New features include over ten new aerodynamic analysis projects using MATLAB®, OpenVSP, and XFOIL get students up to speed on modern computational approaches; new end-of-chapter team projects to show students how to work together to solve larger, more important aerodynamic problems; new and expanded coverage…

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Key features

  • Introduces modern simulation approaches using Open Source software, such as OpenVSP and XFOIL, as well as commercial packages such as Matlab
  • Includes new individual or team projects in each chapter, often involving software, fostering hands-on student learning, and group collaboration
  • Merges previous US and International editions, allowing instructors to choose the unit system that best suits their needs
  • New Aerodynamics Computation boxes, introducing students to how modern computational tools are used for aerodynamic analysis
  • Includes additional Aerodynamics Concept boxes, motivating students by showing theoretical concepts applied to modern aircraft projects
  • New references in each chapter that present modern aerodynamic concepts

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