The Enigma of the Aerofoil: Rival Theories in Aerodynamics, 1909-1930

The Enigma of the Aerofoil: Rival Theories in Aerodynamics, 1909-1930

by David Bloor (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 608
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 11 Nov 2011

ISBN 10: 0226060950
ISBN 13: 9780226060958