Surf these sites: Advanced Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Aeronautics, Aviation, Propulsion Systems, Design -- Electronic media about Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, Propulsion Systems, Related Technology for Experts with Knowledge of Aerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics: Tables, Databases, Graphics, Photos, Bibliography Aerodynamics for Students -- A web textbook from the University of Sydney that covers undergraduate-level aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, aircraft performance and propulsion. Investigates the significance of pressure distribution on an aerodynamic body and the estimation of lift, drag and pitching moment of an aerofoil from the pressure around it in flight. Aerodynamics in Plain English -- A collection of 17 articles, for sale by the author, that explain the basic concepts in aerodynamics for students in k-12 and college. Aerodynamics of Bicycles -- An practical introduction to the Aerodynamics of ground vehicles. Aeronautics Learning Laboratory -- (ALLSTAR) Network -- A NASA generated site with instructional resources for students and educators. Includes sections on the history and principles of aeronautics. Aerospace Digital Library Guide to Aerodynamics Resources -- A resource pointing to Aerodynamics courses and lectures; papers, reports and libraries; web-based calculators; numerical simulation and visualization tools; professional societies and research labs; businesses; and technical sub-disciplines. Airfoils by Chris Heintz -- A textbook that discusses airfoil areodynamics as applied to STOL aircraft. American Helicopter Society Aerodynamics Technical Committee -- Links to the various organizations working on rotorcraft development, research and education, and to the rest of the AHS. Applied Aerodynamics Links from Michael Selig -- Several hundred links to Aerodynamic resources from Professor Michael Selig of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Applied Computational Aerodynamics Text -- W.H. Mason -- An electronic version of class notes for "Applied Computational Aerodynamics" as taught at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Beginner''s Guide to Aerodynamics -- NASA Glenn Research Center -- Background information on basic aerodynamics as teaching aids for secondary math and science teachers. Beginner''s Guide to Aeronautics -- Prepared at NASA Glenn by the Learning Technologies Project (LTP) to provide background information on basic aerodynamics and propulsion for secondary math and science teachers. Includes interactive animated illustrations of many concepts. Electronics Cooling -- Fan and Blower Aerodynamics -- A basic discussion of the aerodynamics of fans and blowers. Airfoils and volumetric flow calculations. Helicopter Aerodynamics -- Material from U.S. Army Field Manual 1-51 covering aspects of helicopter aerodynamics. Good reference material. Highly Nonplanar Lifting Systems by Kroo, McMasters and Smith -- A paper by Ilan Kroo (Stanford University), John McMasters (Boeing Commercial Airplane Group) and Stephen C. Smith (NASA Ames Research Center) that deals with nonplanar wing concepts (e.g. biplanes, triplanes, box planes, ring wings, lifting struts, joined wings, crescent wings, split-tips, and others) -- their advantages and possible application in a variety of aircraft designs. Institute for Fluid Mechanics On-Line Library -- Text of papers on: Visualization of Hypersonic Flows and shock waves; Configuration Design; Geometry Generation; Transsonic Airfoils; et. al. Langley Technical Reports Server (LTRS) -- Searchble collection of over 2,000 Aerodynamic and Aerospace related technical papers. The full-text papers are available as either PDF or Postscript files. Low-Speed Airfoil Data -- Detailed aerodynamic data for low speed airfoils. Especially appropriate to remote controlled sailplanes. Mark Ketchum''s Bridge Aerodynamics Page -- A discussion of bridge aerodynamics, with particular emphasis on suspension bridges and the Tacoma Narrows disaster of 1940. Model Aircraft Aerodynamics -- Airfoils, velocity distributions, laminar separation, turbulators, spar and rib structures, winglets, the drag of linkages with pushrods, propellers, and developments in category F3D remote control pylon racing. NACA Technical Report Server -- National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics - an incredible compilation of papers (they are old, but much of this is still in use today) Principles of Aeronautics -- An online textbook discussing the basics of flight, drag and lift with content and lesson plans appropriate to all educational levels. Research Interests of Jannette Behrndtz Frandsen -- Personal researches about computational fluid-structure interaction modelling applied to long-span bridges; wind turbines. Also covers ocean engineering topics related to numerical modelling of free surface and oscillating body problems. Rotorcraft Interactional Aerodynamics -- US Army research team at NASA Langley Research Center. Links to experiments at the NASA 14ft x 22ft wind tunnel, and computational research Swimming and flying in nature -- Basic information about Hydro- and Aerodynamics of Animal Swimming and Flight. THE K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook -- Learning resources for teachers, students, and enthusiasts interested in aeronautics including an online textbook, lesson plans, interactive activities, curriculum bridges to other subjects. UIUC Airfoil Data Site -- The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign airfoil database includes over 1,000 airfoils covering a wide range of applications, from low Reynolds number airfoils for UAVs and model aircraft to jet transports. Includes airfoil analysis resources. Unsteady Aerodynamics Research of Dr. Kevin D. Jones -- Unsteady aerodynamics research in flapping-wing propulsion and aeroelasticity. Javascript animations of most concepts.
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