Where Can I Learn About Prandtl's Theory on Aircraft Footprints?

Thread starter Raptor01601
Start date Dec 1, 2005
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Prandtl's theory explains how an aircraft creates a "footprint" on the Earth through minor pressure changes over extensive areas. Participants are seeking recommendations for books that delve into this concept. A previous discussion on the topic is mentioned, indicating ongoing interest and exploration of Prandtl's work. The focus is on understanding the implications of these pressure changes in relation to aircraft flight. Resources that cover this theory are highly sought after for further study.

Dec 1, 2005

Raptor01601

Does anybody know of a book that addreses/talks about how Prandtl showed that an aircraft passing overhead will leave a "footprint" on the Earth in the form of an extremely small pressure change over a huge area?

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Dec 1, 2005

Danger

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There's a thread about that around here somewhere, from maybe a month or so back.

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