Aeronautical Quarterly

Abstract

THE Royal Aeronautical Society has produced the first issue (May) of a new publication called the Aeronautical Quarterly. The purpose of the journal is to make available reports on new and original work of a scientific nature, and also papers reviewing progress m the various specialized branches of the application of fundamental aeronautical science. The Council of the Society feels that the development of aeronautical science and engineering has now become so rapid that the means of disseminating the knowledge acquired are inadequate ; it is intended that the papers in the new journal will present results of original work done in Government research establishments, universities and the industry, not always suitable for presentation before the Society's meetings. Under the terms of its charter the Society is charged, among other things, "to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas amongst the members of the Society and others", and the editorial board expresses the hope that workers will be encouraged to submit details of their researches, so that the results may be available to others concerned with the development of the many aspects of aviation. A distinguished Editorial Board with the necessary editorial executives have been appointed, and they are advised by panels of referees upon aerodynamics (general, fluid motion, and stability and control), structures, materials, aircraft design, instrumental and electrical equipment, vibration and flutter, aircraft propulsion, air transport, meteorology, flight testing, helicopters and propellers, aircraft accessories, fuels and oils, aviation medicine, performance, and radio and radar. The publication will be available to the public, and contributors need not necessarily be members of the Society.