Aerospace Propulsion Systems is a unique book focusing on each type of propulsion system commonly used in aerospace vehicles today: rockets, piston aero engines, gas turbine engines, ramjets, and scramjets. Dr. Thomas A. Ward introduces each system in detail, imparting an understanding of basic engineering principles, describing key functionality mechanisms used in past and modern designs, and provides guidelines for student design projects. With a balance of theory, fundamental performance analysis, and design, the book is specifically targeted to students or professionals who are new to the field and is arranged in an intuitive, systematic format to enhance learning.

• Covers all engine types, including piston aero engines
• Design principles presented in historical order for progressive understanding
• Focuses on major elements to avoid overwhelming or confusing readers
• Presents example systems from the US, the UK, Germany, Russia, Europe, China, Japan, and India
• Richly illustrated with detailed photographs
• Cartoon panels present the subject in an interesting, easy-to-understand way
• Contains carefully constructed problems (with a solution manual available to the educator)
• Lecture slides and additional problem sets for instructor use

Advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and engineering professionals new to the area of propulsion will find Aerospace Propulsion Systems a highly accessible guide to grasping the key essentials. Field experts will also find that the book is a very useful resource for explaining propulsion issues or technology to engineers, technicians, businessmen, or policy makers. Post-graduates involved in multi-disciplinary research or anybody interested in learning more about spacecraft, aircraft, or engineering would find this book to be a helpful reference.

Lecture materials for instructors available at www.wiley.com/go/wardaero

About the Author
Thomas A. Ward is a Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering at the Unitversiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia, where he teaches aerospace propulsion systems, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. He acts as Aero Propulsion Coordinator for the UiTM Flight Technology and Test Center and been a Senior Advisor to the Google Lunar X-Prize Malaysian team. Ward also serves as Technical Editor for UiTM International Engineering journal and referee for the Institute of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) journal. Prior to his move to Malaysia, Ward worked as an Aerospace Engineer for the US Air Force for over 15 years, conducting integrated engineering analysis of aircraft systems including propulsion systems, aerodynamics, flight controls, structures, avionic systems, and flight dynamics. He represented the USAF on several national committees and at numerous forums and international events. International outreach included working in the United Kingdom for five years as a USAF Integrated Engineer with the Royal Air Force. Ward has conducted research on endothermic jet fuels for potential future use in hypersonic aircraft and has authored a number of propriety papers on aircraft and missile systems for the USAF. He holds a BSc in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Dayton, an MSc in Aerospace Systems Engineering from Loughborogh University, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton.


Book Information
ISBN 9780470824979
Author Thomas A. Ward
Format Hardback
Page Count 448
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 1098g
Dimensions(mm) 252mm * 177mm * 32mm