Although other books in the field of hypersonic flow are now published
in EngUsh, it was felt that this book should be made available to
the Enghsh speaking reader because of its usefulness for those individuals
desirous of obtaining an introduction to the subject. Except for
a general introductory chapter the book concentrates on the inviscid,
perfect fluid aspects of hypersonic flow, with emphasis on the fundamental
concepts and rational methods of calculation. The book is
directed to students of aerodynamics and gasdynamics, as well as to
scientists and engineers interested in problems of hypersonic flight. The
level of approach is such that it should prove particularly useful as an
undergraduate and introductory graduate text.