Helicopter Aerodynamics
by D. I. Bazov
Publisher: NASA 1972
ISBN/ASIN: B0068PSIOG
Number of pages: 295
Description:
Principles of helicopter flight under various conditions are reviewed, giving special attention to the operation of the main rotor. A brief history of helicopter development is presented, together with a summary of the main components of a helicopter and a classification of the various types of helicopters. The characteristics of the main rotor and its operation during autorotation and during axial and oblique flow are considered.
Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(multiple formats)
Similar books
Apollo by the Numbers: A Statistical Referenceby Richard W. Orloff - NASA History Division
With the passage of time there are opportunities to reconsider Project Apollo anew. This book draws out the statistical information about each of the flights that have been long buried in numerous technical memoranda and historical studies.
(16431 views)
Wind Tunnelsby Satoru Okamoto - InTech
This book collects original research studies on recent applications in wind tunnel tests, exhibiting various investigation directions and providing a bird's eye view on this broad subject area. Addressed to researchers and professional engineers.
(20857 views)
Societal Impact of Spaceflight- NASA
Has the Space Age had a significant effect on society? This volume is to examines the effects of spaceflight on society through scholarly research, making use especially of the tools of the historian and the broader social sciences and humanities.
(12986 views)
Crash Course: Lessons Learned from Accidents Involving Remotely Piloted and Autonomous Aircraftby Peter W. Merlin - NASA
This volume contains an investigation of remotely piloted research vehicle and unmanned aircraft system mishaps and will examine their causes, consequences, corrective actions, and lessons learned. The book comprises a series of case studies.
(9304 views)