Gas Dynamics: An Introduction with Examples from Astrophysics and Geophysics
This book lays the foundations of gas- and fluid dynamics.
The basic equations are developed from first principles, building on the (assumed) knowledge of Classical Mechanics. This leads to the discussion of the mathematical properties of flows, conservation laws, perturbation analysis, waves and shocks.

Most of the discussion centers on ideal (frictionless) fluids and gases. Viscous flows are discussed when considering flows around obstacles and shocks.

Many of the examples used to illustrate various processes come from astrophysics and geophysical phenomena.
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Gas Dynamics: An Introduction with Examples from Astrophysics and Geophysics
This book lays the foundations of gas- and fluid dynamics.
The basic equations are developed from first principles, building on the (assumed) knowledge of Classical Mechanics. This leads to the discussion of the mathematical properties of flows, conservation laws, perturbation analysis, waves and shocks.

Most of the discussion centers on ideal (frictionless) fluids and gases. Viscous flows are discussed when considering flows around obstacles and shocks.

Many of the examples used to illustrate various processes come from astrophysics and geophysical phenomena.
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Gas Dynamics: An Introduction with Examples from Astrophysics and Geophysics

Gas Dynamics: An Introduction with Examples from Astrophysics and Geophysics

by Abraham Achterberg
Gas Dynamics: An Introduction with Examples from Astrophysics and Geophysics

Gas Dynamics: An Introduction with Examples from Astrophysics and Geophysics

by Abraham Achterberg

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Overview

This book lays the foundations of gas- and fluid dynamics.
The basic equations are developed from first principles, building on the (assumed) knowledge of Classical Mechanics. This leads to the discussion of the mathematical properties of flows, conservation laws, perturbation analysis, waves and shocks.

Most of the discussion centers on ideal (frictionless) fluids and gases. Viscous flows are discussed when considering flows around obstacles and shocks.

Many of the examples used to illustrate various processes come from astrophysics and geophysical phenomena.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789462391949
Publisher: Atlantis Press
Publication date: 06/21/2016
Edition description: 2016
Pages: 391
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

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Table of Contents

1.Introduction.- 2 From Newton to Euler and Navier-Stokes.- 3 Conservative formulation of the fluid equations.- 4 Special Flows.- 5 Steady incompressible flows.- 6 Steady, ideal compressible flows.- 7 Small amplitude waves: basic theory.- 8 Small amplitude waves: applications.- 9 Shocks.- 10 Applications of shock physics.- 11 Vorticity.- 12 Fluid dynamics in a rotating reference frame.- 13 Fluids in a rotating frame: applications.- 14 Selected problems.- 15 Appendices.
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