Ludwig Prandtl

Ludwig Prandtl (4 February 1875 - 15 August 1953) was a German physicist. He was a pioneer of aerodynamics, and developed the mathematical basis for the fundamental principles of subsonic aerodynamics in the 1920s. His studies identified the boundary layer, thin-airfoils, and lifting-line theories. He was also the eponym of the Prandtl number.

Death and afterwards

Prandtl worked at Göttingen until he died on August 15, 1953. His work in fluid dynamics are generally more detailed and easier to understand than others, and are still used today in many areas of aerodynamics. He is often referred to as the father of modern aerodynamics.

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The Prandtl crater on the far side of the Moon has been named in his honor.

Related Topics:
Prandtl crater - Far side - Moon

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