Particle Physics Reference Library
Particle Physics Reference Library

Author: Christian W. Fabjan

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 1083

ISBN-13: 3030353184

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This second open access volume of the handbook series deals with detectors, large experimental facilities and data handling, both for accelerator and non-accelerator based experiments. It also covers applications in medicine and life sciences. A joint CERN-Springer initiative, the "Particle Physics Reference Library" provides revised and updated contributions based on previously published material in the well-known Landolt-Boernstein series on particle physics, accelerators and detectors (volumes 21A, B1,B2,C), which took stock of the field approximately one decade ago. Central to this new initiative is publication under full open access

Inlet Performance Characteristics of a Generalized 1/5.2-scale Aircraft Model at Transonic and Supersonic Mach Numbers
Inlet Performance Characteristics of a Generalized 1/5.2-scale Aircraft Model at Transonic and Supersonic Mach Numbers

Author: Jimmy Walker

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13:

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A wind tunnel investigation was conducted at free-stream Mach numbers from 0.55 to 2.0 on a 1/5.2-scale composite inlet model to evaluate configuration factors which affected inlet performance. In addition, flow-field surveys were made at the inlet throat and on the fuselage, forward of the inlet cowl lip. Inlet performance parameters in terms of total-pressure recovery, distortion, and turbulence at the simulated compressor face, as well as compressor face and throat station total-pressure contours and diffuser duct static-pressure distributions are presented for various Mach numbers and angles of attack and sideslip. The basic air induction system consisted of a normal-shock-type inlet with a long splitter plate assembly and was located beneath the wing glove in proximity to the fuselage. The total-pressure recovery for the basic inlet system was slightly better than normal shock recovery for cruise attitudes at supersonic Mach numbers. At Mach numbers approaching 2.0, the basic inlet system was operating close to the buzz limit at design engine airflow. Reductions in total-pressure distortion were achieved by increasing the fuselage-to-inlet standoff distance and by inlet duct boundary-layer blowing. (Author).

Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics
Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics

Author: Thomas R. Yechout

Publisher: AIAA

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 666

ISBN-13: 9781600860782

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Based on a 15-year successful approach to teaching aircraft flight mechanics at the US Air Force Academy, this text explains the concepts and derivations of equations for aircraft flight mechanics. It covers aircraft performance, static stability, aircraft dynamics stability and feedback control.

Atmospheric Rivers
Atmospheric Rivers

Author: F. Martin Ralph

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-07-10

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 3030289060

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This book is the standard reference based on roughly 20 years of research on atmospheric rivers, emphasizing progress made on key research and applications questions and remaining knowledge gaps. The book presents the history of atmospheric-rivers research, the current state of scientific knowledge, tools, and policy-relevant (science-informed) problems that lend themselves to real-world application of the research—and how the topic fits into larger national and global contexts. This book is written by a global team of authors who have conducted and published the majority of critical research on atmospheric rivers over the past years. The book is intended to benefit practitioners in the fields of meteorology, hydrology and related disciplines, including students as well as senior researchers.

Unsteady Combustor Physics
Unsteady Combustor Physics

Author: Tim C. Lieuwen

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-08-27

Total Pages: 427

ISBN-13: 1139576836

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Developing clean, sustainable energy systems is a pre-eminent issue of our time. Most projections indicate that combustion-based energy conversion systems will continue to be the predominant approach for the majority of our energy usage. Unsteady combustor issues present the key challenge associated with the development of clean, high-efficiency combustion systems such as those used for power generation, heating or propulsion applications. This comprehensive study is unique, treating the subject in a systematic manner. Although this book focuses on unsteady combusting flows, it places particular emphasis on the system dynamics that occur at the intersection of the combustion, fluid mechanics and acoustic disciplines. Individuals with a background in fluid mechanics and combustion will find this book to be an incomparable study that synthesises these fields into a coherent understanding of the intrinsically unsteady processes in combustors.

Heavy Neutral Particle Decays to Tau Pairs
Heavy Neutral Particle Decays to Tau Pairs

Author: Michail Bachtis

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-12-13

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 3319032577

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The work presented in this thesis spans a wide range of experimental particle physics subjects, starting from level-1 trigger electronics to the final results of the search for Higgs boson decay and to tau lepton pairs. The thesis describes an innovative reconstruction algorithm for tau decays and details how it was instrumental in providing a measurement of Z decay to tau lepton pairs. The reliability of the analysis is fully established by this measurement before the Higgs boson decay to tau lepton pairs is considered. The work described here continues to serve as a model for analysing CMS Higgs to tau leptons measurements.

Flight Stability and Automatic Control
Flight Stability and Automatic Control

Author: Robert C. Nelson

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13:

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This edition of this this flight stability and controls guide features an unintimidating math level, full coverage of terminology, and expanded discussions of classical to modern control theory and autopilot designs. Extensive examples, problems, and historical notes, make this concise book a vital addition to the engineer's library.

Success in the Making
Success in the Making

Author: Working Group of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force (U.S.)

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13:

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Water is the common lifeline for the natural and built environments in South Florida. Engineered flood control and water distribution systems, agriculture, growth, and development have disrupted the region's water quality, quantity, timing, and distribution (i.e., the hydropattern). Agricultural runoff and urban stormwater have introduced high levels of phosphorus, mercury, and other contaminants into the water system, polluting lakes, rivers, estuaries and the Everglades.