Enigma of the aerofoil, the: rival theories in aerodynamics, 1909-1930
Auteur :
Bloor, David
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226060958
Date de publication :
15 nov. 2011
Dimensions :
2,3 x 2,4 x 0,3 cm
Poids :
822 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
In the early years of aviation, there was an intense dispute between British and German experts over the question of why and how an aircraft wing provides lift. This title reveals the impact that the divergent mathematical traditions of Cambridge and Gottingen had on this debate.