Introduction to theoretical aerodynamics and hydrodynamics

Formally published for the first time, Professor Sears's classic work reflects many years of continual evolution as a course study guide at the Graduate School of Aeronautical Engineering at Cornell University, with updates prepared by his former students to enhance ease of use by today's students. Instructors will find this a superb textbook for a first course in ideal aerodynamics and/or hydrodynamics. Readers will find fundamental concepts directly connected to practical applications in the numerous step-by-step examples found throughout the book. Contents Chapter 1: Kinematics of Fluid Flows Chapter 2: Dynamics of Frictionless Fluids Chapter 3: Irrotational Motion of an Incompressible Fluid: LaPlace s Equation Chapter 4: Motion of Bodies in an Incompressible Frictionless Fluid Chapter 5: Plane Irrotational Incompressible Flow: Complex Variables Appendix: Vector Analysis