{"product_id":"aerospace-propulsion-systems-9780470824979","title":"Aerospace Propulsion Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eAerospace Propulsion Systems is a unique book focusing on each type of propulsion system commonly used in aerospace vehicles today: rockets  piston aero engines  gas turbine engines  ramjets  and scramjets. Dr. Thomas A. Ward introduces each system in detail  imparting an understanding of basic engineering principles  describing key functionality mechanisms used in past and modern designs  and provides guidelines for student design projects. With a balance of theory  fundamental performance analysis  and design  the book is specifically targeted to students or professionals who are new to the field and is arranged in an intuitive  systematic format to enhance learning. Covers all engine types  including piston aero engines Design principles presented in historical order for progressive understanding Focuses on major elements to avoid overwhelming or confusing readers Presents example systems from the US  the UK  Germany  Russia  Europe  China  Japan  and India Richly illustrated with detailed photographs Cartoon panels present the subject in an interesting  easy-to-understand way Contains carefully constructed problems (with a solution manual available to the educator) Lecture slides and additional problem sets for instructor use Advanced undergraduate students  graduate students and engineering professionals new to the area of propulsion will find Aerospace Propulsion Systems a highly accessible guide to grasping the key essentials. Field experts will also find that the book is a very useful resource for explaining propulsion issues or technology to engineers  technicians  businessmen  or policy makers. Post-graduates involved in multi-disciplinary research or anybody interested in learning more about spacecraft  aircraft  or engineering would find this book to be a helpful reference. Lecture materials for instructors available at www.wiley.com\/go\/wardaero\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666131574837,"sku":"ByrdShop_0470824972","price":273.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780470824979.jpg?v=1782420409","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/aerospace-propulsion-systems-9780470824979","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}