Overview
- Presents latest research and development in Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) systems
- Covers various aspects and challenges involved in the design of the LTA system
- Serves as a one-stop solution for researchers and professionals in the field
Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (LNME)
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About this book
This book presents select peer reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Design and Engineering of Lighter-Than-Air Systems (DELTAs 2022) which was held at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. It highlights current research trends and advancements in the field of lighter-than-air (LTA) systems. The topics covered include design (conventional and unconventional), aerodynamics (CFD), structures, loads and materials, stability and control, operations and ground handling, multidisciplinary design optimization, and novel applications of LTA systems. The book will be a valuable reference for researchers and professionals interested in lighter-than-air systems and allied fields.
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Table of contents (18 papers)
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Front Matter
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Dr. Dhwanil Shukla is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. He obtained his Bachelor of Technology (mechanical engineering) from IIT Gandhinagar, and Master of Science (aerospace engineering) and Ph.D. (aerospace engineering) from the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA. His major areas of research interests include low-speed aerodynamics, rotorcraft aerodynamics, and flow diagnostic techniques. He has published 30 papers in journals and conferences of national and international repute. He worked on various research projects like slung load divergence speed prediction, aerodynamic loads on bluff bodies, dynamic flow field characteristics on retreating rotor blade, and low Reynolds number multi-rotor aerodynamic interactions. Dr. Shukla is a two-time recipient of the Vertical Flight Foundation (VFF) scholarship. He is also an awardee of the President Gold Medal and Institute Gold Medal at IIT Gandhinagar.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Lighter Than Air Systems
Book Subtitle: Proceedings of the International Conference on Design and Engineering of Lighter-Than-Air Systems 2022 (DELTAs-2022)
Editors: Dhwanil Shukla
Series Title: Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6049-9
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-19-6048-2Published: 29 November 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-981-19-6049-9Published: 28 November 2022
Series ISSN: 2195-4356
Series E-ISSN: 2195-4364
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 264
Number of Illustrations: 44 b/w illustrations, 139 illustrations in colour
Topics: Aerospace Technology and Astronautics, Engineering Design, Building Materials