Fundamentals of Aerodynamics

Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, 7th Edition, by John D. Anderson is an introductory textbook designed to teach university engineering students the core physical principles and governing equations of fluid motion. Published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education, this volume helps readers build a structured understanding of flow mechanics.

The text structures its core material around fundamental fluid behaviors, beginning with inviscid, incompressible flow across airfoils and finite wing geometries. It then extends these principles to inviscid, compressible flow phenomena, providing theoretical foundations for analyzing normal shock waves and oblique shock waves. Later sections introduce viscous flow mechanics, guiding students through the governing structures of laminar boundary layers and turbulent boundary layers.

This 7th Edition integrates with McGraw Hill Connect featuring SmartBook 2.0 to support adaptive study alongside traditional reading. Written in a direct, informal style, the text provides clear instruction for undergraduate engineering curricula.