Spinning Flight

Dynamics of Frisbees, Boomerangs, Samaras, and Skipping Stones

Autor*innen

• Ralph D. Lorenz

Parameter

• 380 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Mathematik
• Natur
• Natur, Tiere

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Focusing on the flight dynamics of rotating bodies, this book provides a detailed technical exploration of items like boomerangs and Frisbees. It develops the concept of disc-wings alongside spinning aerospace vehicles, offering insights into their mechanics. Additionally, the text includes recreational examples, making complex aerodynamics accessible and engaging for readers interested in both science and leisure activities.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Einband: Hardcover