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Comprehensive coverage Numerical and experimental techniques Problems and solutions Advancements of fluid flow measuring techniques and of computational methods have led to new ways to treat laminar and turbulent flows. These methods are extensively used these days in research and engineering practise. This also requires new ways to teach the subject to students at higher educational institutions in an introductory manner. The book provides the knowledge to students in engineering and natural science needed to enter fluid mechanics applications in various fields. Analytical treatments are provided, based on the Navier-Stokes equations. Introductions are also given into numerical and experimental methods applied to flows. The main benefit the reader will derive from the book is a sound introduction into all aspects of fluid mechanics covering all relevant subfields. Table of Contents 1. Introduction, Importance and Development 2. Mathematical Basics 3. PhysicalBasics 4. Basics of Fluid Kinematics 5. Basic Equations of Fluid Mechanics 6. Hydrostatics and Aerostatics 7. Similarity Theory 8. Similarity Theory 9. Stream Tube Theory 10. Potential Flows 11. Wave Motions in Non-Viscous Fluids 12. Introduction to Gas Dynamics 13. Stationary, One-Dimensional Fluid Flows of Incompressible, Viscous Fluids 14. Time-Dependent, One-Dimensional Flows of Viscous Fluids 15. Fluid Flows of Small Reynolds Numbers 16. Flows of Large Reynolds Numbers Boundary-Layer Flows 17. Unstable Flows and Laminar-Turbulent Transition 18.Turbulent Flows 19. Numerical Solutions of the Basic Equations 20. Fluid Flows with Heat Transfer 21. Introduction to Fluid-Flow Measurement Index