Physics of Meteor Flight in the Atmosphere
Physics of Meteor Flight in the Atmosphere

Author: Ernst Julius Opik

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2004-08-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780486438856

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This volume by an astrophysics pioneer concerns the phenomena occurring during the flight of meteors through the terrestrial atmosphere. Beginning with a historical view of the study of meteor activity, the text examines atmospheric conditions and the classification and physico-chemical properties of meteors. Also includes meteoroid energy transfer, ablation, atomic collisions, and meteor radiation.

Modern Meteor Science
Modern Meteor Science

Author: Robert Hawkes

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2009-09-03

Total Pages: 732

ISBN-13: 9789048107117

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This volume contains leading edge research and authoritative reviews in meteor science. It provides a comprehensive view of meteoroid research including the dynamics, sources and distribution of these bodies. Techniques for investigation of meteor phenomena in the book include conventional and large aperture radar systems, spacecraft detection, optical systems, spectral measurements, and laboratory based interplanetary dust particle studies.

The Effects on the Atmosphere of a Major Nuclear Exchange
The Effects on the Atmosphere of a Major Nuclear Exchange

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1985-02-01

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 0309035287

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Most of the earth's population would survive the immediate horrors of a nuclear holocaust, but what long-term climatological changes would affect their ability to secure food and shelter? This sobering book considers the effects of fine dust from ground-level detonations, of smoke from widespread fires, and of chemicals released into the atmosphere. The authors use mathematical models of atmospheric processes and data from natural situationsâ€"e.g., volcanic eruptions and arctic hazeâ€"to draw their conclusions. This is the most detailed and comprehensive probe of the scientific evidence published to date.

Hypersonic Flow Theory
Hypersonic Flow Theory

Author: Wallace Hayes

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 032314876X

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Hypersonic Flow Theory presents the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, focusing on the hypersonic flow theory and approaches in theoretical aerodynamics. This book discusses the assumptions underlying hypersonic flow theory, unified supersonic-hypersonic similitude, two-dimensional and axisymmetric bodies, and circular cylinder. The constant-streamtube-area approximation, streamtube-continuity methods, and tangent-wedge and tangent-cone are also deliberated. This text likewise covers the similar laminar boundary layer solutions, bluntness induced interactions on slender bodies, and free molecule transfer theory. The dynamics of hypersonic flight or hypersonic wing theory, magnetohydrodynamic theory, or any developments involving treatment of the Boltzmann equation are not included. This publication is intended for hypersonic aerodynamicists, students, and researchers conducting work on the hypersonic flow phenomena.

Atmospheric and Space Flight Dynamics
Atmospheric and Space Flight Dynamics

Author: Ashish Tewari

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-11-15

Total Pages: 567

ISBN-13: 0817644385

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This book offers a unified presentation that does not discriminate between atmospheric and space flight. It demonstrates that the two disciplines have evolved from the same set of physical principles and introduces a broad range of critical concepts in an accessible, yet mathematically rigorous presentation. The book presents many MATLAB and Simulink-based numerical examples and real-world simulations. Replete with illustrations, end-of-chapter exercises, and selected solutions, the work is primarily useful as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate-level students.