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Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 978
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Author: Facing the Heat Barrier
Author: T.A. HeppenheimerPublisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486834514
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
This volume from The NASA History Series presents an overview of the science of hypersonics, the study of flight at speeds at which the physics of flows is dominated by aerodynamic heating. The survey begins during the years immediately following World War II, with the first steps in hypersonic research: the development of missile nose cones and the X-15; the earliest concepts of hypersonic propulsion; and the origin of the scramjet engine. Next, it addresses the re-entry problem, which came to the forefront during the mid-1950s, showing how work in this area supported the manned space program and contributed to the development of the orbital shuttle. Subsequent chapters explore the fading of scramjet studies and the rise of the National Aerospace Plane (NASP) program of 1985–95, which sought to lay groundwork for single-stage vehicles. The program's ultimate shortcomings — in terms of aerodynamics, propulsion, and materials — are discussed, and the book concludes with a look at hypersonics in the post-NASP era, including the development of the X-33 and X-34 launch vehicles, further uses for scramjets, and advances in fluid mechanics. Clearly, ongoing research in hypersonics has yet to reach its full potential, and readers with an interest in aeronautics and astronautics will find this book a fascinating exploration of the field's history and future.
Author: David J. C. MacKay
Author: Robert GoralskiBMW 2500 - 2800 - 3.0 & Bavaria 1968-1977 Workshop Manual - Including Fuel Injection Models
Author: Floyd ClymerPublisher: Veloce Enterprises, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781588502964
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
212 pages and profusely illustrated with more than 600 illustrations diagrams and charts, size 8.25 x 10.75 inches. The primary focus of this manual is on the BMW 2500, 2800, 3.0 and Bavaria models including those equipped with fuel injection. However, it will also be of use to BMW 3.3 series owners, which share much of the same production details. As the contents of this manual were extracted from the original BMW factory workshop manual, many of the propriety aftermarket products mentioned are from German suppliers, however, they can be cross-referenced and sourced locally. In addition, any special tools will be identified by the appropriate BMW part number but they may also be substituted by equivalent tools available from many of the reputable aftermarket tool suppliers. We encourage you to exercise caution when purchasing technical publications for your classic BMW as many of the reprints found on internet websites are from 'bedroom sellers' at enticingly low prices by individuals that really have no idea what they are selling. Many are nothing more than poor quality, comb-bound photocopies that are scanned and printed complete with greasy pages and thumbprints and, as such, are deceptively described as 'pre-owned', 'used' or even 'refurbished'. In addition, they are often advertised for the incorrect series and/or model years. However, VelocePress.com has been publishing reprints of motorcycle and automobile manuals since 2003 and our publications have earned excellent reviews worldwide so you can be assured you are purchasing a quality product.
Linde
Author: H. DienelPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230509533
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
In 1877, university Professor Carl von Linde obtained a patent for his refrigerator from the Imperial Patent Office - a patent for something that was not merely an invention, but the result of serious research in the basic laws of physics. Linde went on to found the Linde Company, one of the biggest German Gas and Engineering companies which became one of the models for science based industries. Today, the Linde Group, headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, is a global technology company dedicated to gas and engineering, material handling and refrigeration. This book examines the history of this company in the context of the history of technology in industry.
Glass Construction Manual
Author: Christian SchittichPublisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 303461554X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Glass offers a wide variety of possible applications for the realization of even the most ambitious designs in architecture, and in the past two decades it has experienced an unparalleled burst of innovation. For planners, this means working constantly with this high-performance material. In compact and appealing form, the completely revised Glass Construction Manual presents the current state of the art on planning and building with glass, from the history through the technical foundations all the way to the most innovative applications. Astonishing perspectives on thermal insulation and solar protection and the addition of thoughtfully selected new practical examples round off this comprehensive reference work.
Aeronautical Research in Germany
Author: Ernst Heinrich HirschelPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642184847
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
From the pioneering glider flights of Otto Lilienthal (1891) to the advanced avionics of today’s Airbus passenger jets, aeronautical research in Germany has been at the forefront of the birth and advancement of aeronautics. On the occasion of the centennial commemoration of the Wright Brother’s first powered flight (December 1903), this English-language edition of Aeronautical Research in Germany recounts and celebrates the considerable contributions made in Germany to the invention and ongoing development of aircraft. Featuring hundreds of historic photos and non-technical language, this comprehensive and scholarly account will interest historians, engineers, and, also, all serious airplane devotees. Through individual contributions by 35 aeronautical experts, it covers in fascinating detail the milestones of the first 100 years of aeronautical research in Germany, within the broader context of the scientific, political, and industrial milieus. This richly illustrated and authoritative volume constitutes a most timely and substantial overview of the crucial contributions to the foundation and advancement of aeronautics made by German scientists and engineers.
