The new Astronomy
- 280 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
Samuel Pierpont Langley Bücher
Samuel Pierpont Langley war ein Astronom und Physiker, der sich auch der Erfindung und der Luftfahrt widmete. Seine Arbeit am Allegheny Observatorium führte zur Entwicklung präziser Zeitmessung, die für den Ausbau der Eisenbahnen von entscheidender Bedeutung war. Langleys astronomische Beobachtungen und Erfindungen, wie das Bolometer, trugen maßgeblich zum Verständnis von Sonnenphänomenen und atmosphärischen Prozessen bei. Seine wissenschaftlichen Entdeckungen und Innovationen beeinflussten sowohl die Astronomie als auch die Physik.
Experiments In Aerodynamics; Volume 27
- 156 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Experiments in Aerodynamics is a book written by Samuel Pierpont Langley. It provides a theoretical and practical analysis of the science of aerodynamics and explores the principles of lift, drag, and air resistance.
This seminal work by Charles Augustus Young, Edward Charles Pickering, and Samuel Pierpont Langley describes the design and operation of a photometer for measuring the brightness of stars. With detailed diagrams and explanations, this volume is a foundational text for anyone interested in the study of astronomy.
Experiments in Aerodynamics, Volume 27, issue 1
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
This groundbreaking research, conducted by aviation pioneer Samuel Pierpont Langley, provides valuable insights into the science of flight. Langley's experiments with gliders, kites, and airfoils paved the way for the development of the modern airplane. This volume, published in 1899, presents Langley's findings in detail, including his experiments with a machine called the 'aerodrome', which was one of the earliest successful attempts at powered flight.