02168cam a22003133u 4500 42489 UtSlPG 20260610133955.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 33009457 UtSlPG de iso639-1 TL Hoernes, Hermann, 1858-1948 Die Luftschiffahrt der Gegenwart Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-10 Produced by Peter Becker, Odessa Paige Turner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Die Luftschiffahrt der Gegenwart" by Hauptmann Hermann Hoernes is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the developments and principles of aeronautics, specifically focusing on airships and balloon flights. The author aims to inform a broad audience about advancements in aviation technologies while making technical knowledge accessible to enthusiasts and the general public. The beginning of the text outlines the prevalent interest in aeronautics, fueled by frequent newspaper articles about balloon flights and airship technology. Hoernes expresses a desire to fill the gap in literature by offering a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field, including aerodynamics, meteorological observations, and significant balloon voyages. He sets the stage for detailed discussions on the properties of air, the dynamics of wind, and the design and engineering of various flight mechanisms, indicating a robust blend of scientific inquiry and practical application in the unfolding chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Aeronautics https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42489 83328 83328