Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around identifying academic books used in various aerospace courses, specifically Gas Dynamics, Aerospace System and Control, Aerospace Safety & Air Traffic Control, and Aerospace System Maintenance. Participants are seeking recommendations for books along with the universities that adopt them.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes that gas dynamics encompasses various topics, including incompressible/compressible and inviscid/viscid flows, suggesting that the specific area of interest is crucial for tailored recommendations.
- Another participant recommends several books for different aspects of gas dynamics, including "Fundamentals of Aerodynamics" by Anderson for basic aerodynamics, "Modern Compressible Flow: With Historical Perspective" by Anderson for compressible flow, "Viscous Fluid Flow" by White, and "Boundary-Layer Theory" by Schlichting for viscous flow.
- A later reply clarifies that the original poster is looking for books to recommend to students for potential adoption in their department, indicating a need for books that are currently used or could replace existing ones.
- One participant mentions that Texas A&M and UIUC use the set of books previously mentioned.
- The original poster expresses appreciation for the responses and indicates they are awaiting further replies.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the need for academic book recommendations, but there is no consensus on specific titles or the breadth of topics covered in gas dynamics. The discussion remains open for additional contributions.
Contextual Notes
The discussion does not clarify the specific requirements or criteria for book selection, nor does it address the potential variations in course content across different institutions.