02480cam a22003253u 4500 60277 UtSlPG 20260610134405.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11024585 UtSlPG en iso639-1 TL Zahm, Albert Francis, 1862-1954 Aërial Navigation : A Popular Treatise on the Growth of Air Craft and on Aëronautical Meteorology Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-09-11 Produced by ellinora, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Aërial Navigation" by Albert Francis Zahm is a scientific treatise written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the history and advancements of aeronautics, focusing on the development of aircraft and aëronautical meteorology. Zahm aims to present this complex subject in popular terms, making it accessible to readers interested in the evolution of flight, emphasizing significant milestones and innovations in the field. The opening of "Aërial Navigation" introduces the purpose and scope of the work, clarifying that it seeks to chronicle the substantial progress in aeronautics from its inception to its current state. Zahm notes that the book will primarily focus on advancements rather than unproductive experiments, structuring the narrative around various types of airships and the meteorological factors affecting flight. He acknowledges the contributions of notable figures and institutions in the development of aeronautics while indicating that future advancements may offer even greater achievements in human flight. The author’s writing establishes a thoughtful overview of both the historical context and the scientific principles underlying aerial navigation, inviting readers to explore the fascinating evolution of this field. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Aeronautics Meteorology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60277 101103 101103