Theory of helicopter flight
Aerodynamics, flight mechanics

Area 09 – Ingegneria industriale e dell'informazione

This book provides an introduction to helicopters through the fundamental theories and methods of rotor aerodynamics and flight mechanics. The arguments have been structured in order to provide the reader with the physical aspects of problems, the basic mathematical tools involved, the presentation of theories with solved numerical examples or ready to be implemented on the computer. Therefore, the understanding of both the rotary-wing principles of flight and the magnitude of parameters and variables involved is achieved through a clear and step by step practical presentation. The topics include rotor aerodynamics and elements of rotor dynamics, helicopter flight performance, helicopter stability and control. This book may be used as a reference for students in aerospace engineering, and, moreover, the material is useful for both practicing engineers and professionals in helicopter technology.

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