Name: British Airships, Past, Present, And Future (en Inglés)
SKU: 66739433
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Author: Whale, George
ISBN: 9789374834251

portada British Airships, Past, Present, And Future (en Inglés)

British Airships, Past, Present, And Future (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Double 9 Books

Autor

Whale, George

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

106

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

21.6x14x0.6 cm

ISBN13

9789374834251

British Airships, Past, Present, And Future (en Inglés)

Whale, George (Autor) · Double 9 Books · Tapa Blanda

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British airships: Past, present, and future offers a detailed exploration of the rise and progression of lighter-than-air craft in the United Kingdom. Beginning with the earliest balloon experiments, the work traces the steady refinement of design, materials, and engineering that shaped the development of airships. It examines the differences between rigid and non-rigid vessels, as well as free and kite balloons, highlighting how aspects such as gas purity, temperature, and atmospheric pressure influence performance. The narrative documents both civilian and military applications, with particular attention to the pivotal role airships played during wartime as tools for reconnaissance, patrol, and transport. Comparisons with advances in other nations illustrate the competitive drive that fueled innovation, while technical descriptions illuminate the challenges engineers faced in balancing lift, structural integrity, and navigation. By blending mechanical detail with historical context, the book captures the significance of airships as icons of progress and ambition, reflecting a transitional period in aviation history when these vessels bridged the gap between ballooning and heavier-than-air flight.