Авиация / Flight and Motion: The History and Science of Flying

Название: Flight and Motion: The History and Science of Flying
Автор: Dale Anderson
Издательство: M E Sharpe Reference
Год: 2009
ISBN: 0765681005
Страниц: 641
Язык: English
Формат: True PDF
Размер: 58 MB

Иллюстрированная (более 500 цветн. и ч.-б. илл.) энциклопедия истории авиации и космонавтики.

This lavishly illustrated set provides comprehensive coverage of the history of aviation, including space flight, as well as the science and technology on which it depends. Detailed A-Z entries trace the development of human flight from ancient myths and legends through today's space exploration, highlighting scientific discoveries and innovations that made aviation possible. IFlight and Motion also celebrates the contributions and achievements of the pioneers and visionaries of air and space flight, from inventors and innovators to pilots, astronauts, and cosmonauts. Detailed illustrated diagrams give readers a general understanding of the mechanics of flight and of the physics and technology involved. The set also highlights key air and spacecrafts that have made a unique mark in the history of flight. It features more than 500 full-color and black-and-white photos and illustrations, and also includes a timeline, a listing of museums and exhibits, further reading lists, a comprehensive glossary, and general and subject indexes.