Download or read book Elements of Gasdynamics written by H. W. Liepmann and published by . This book was released on 1957-01-15 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concepts from thermodynamics -- One-dimensional gasdynamics -- One-dimensional wave motion -- Waves in supersonic flow -- Flow in ducts and wind tunnels -- Methods of measurement -- The equations of frictionless flow -- Small-perturbation theory -- Bodies of revolution. Slender body theory -- The similarity rules of high-speed flow -- Transonic flow -- The method of characteristics -- Effects of viscosity and conductivity -- Concepts from gaskinetics.