A first course in fluid dynamics

摘要: How can the drag coefficient of a car be reduced? What factors govern variation in shape Earth's magnetosphere? is basis weather prediction? These are examples problems that only tackled with sound knowledge principles and methods fluid dynamics. This important discipline has applications which range from study large-scale properties galaxies to design high precision engineering components. book introduces subject dynamics first principles. The eleven chapters cover all basic ideas mechanics, explaining carefully modelling mathematics needed. last six illustrate this material linearised water waves, speed flow air, non-linear waves on channels, aerofoil theory. Over 350 diagrams have been used key points. Exercises included help develop reinforce reader's understanding presented. References at ends each chapter serve not guide readers more detailed texts, but also list where alternative descriptions salient points may found. an undergraduate text for second or third year students mathematical physics, who taking course