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  • Failure Is Not an Optionby Gene Kranz

    Simon & Schuster 2001; US$ 12.99

    Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America's manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA's Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to the last Apollo mission, and beyond. He endured the disastrous first years when rockets blew up and the United States seemed to fall further behind the Soviet Union in the space race. He helped to launch Alan Shepard and John Glenn, then assumed the flight director's role in the Gemini program, which he guided to fruition. With his teammates, he accepted the challenge to carry out President John F. Kennedy's commitment to land a man on the Moon before... more...

  • Boundary Value Problems for Transonic Flowby Alexander G Kuz'min

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 225.00

    Transonic flow occurs around moving objects as they approach and cross the sound barrier. Serious problems can occur at this point, such as shock-induced flow separation which can cause the aircraft to spin out of control. Another important practical problem is the achievement of higher aerodynamic performance of aircraft at cruise conditions, which leads to considerable fuel savings. The success in application of numerical methods for simulation of transonic flow and aircraft design depends on developments in the underlying mathematical theory. This book presents a breakthrough in the solvability analysis of boundary value problems, which makes it possible to establish convergence of finite element approximations for shock-free flow and to... more...

  • The Complete Book of Spaceflightby David Darling

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 35.00

    A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight-from earliest conceptions to faster-than-light galaxy-hopping Here is the first truly comprehensive guide to space exploration and propulsion, from the first musings of the Greeks to current scientific speculation about interstellar travel using "warp drives" and wormholes. Space buffs will delight in its in-depth coverage of all key manned and unmanned missions and space vehicles-past, present, and projected-and its clear explanations of the technologies involved. Over the course of more than 2,000 extensively cross-referenced entries, astronomer David Darling also provides fascinating insights into the cultural development of spaceflight. In vivid accounts of the major... more...

  • Amelia Earhartby Elgen M. Long; Marie K. Long

    Simon & Schuster 2000; US$ 11.99

    When Amelia Earhart disappeared on July 2, 1937, she was flying the longest leg of her around-the-world flight and was only days away from completing her journey. Her plane was never found, and for more than sixty years rumors have persisted about what happened to her. Now, with the recent discovery of long-lost radio messages from Earhart's final flight, we can say with confidence that she ran out of gas just short of her destination of Howland Island in the Pacific Ocean. From the beginning of her flight, a series of tragic circumstances all but doomed her and her navigator, Fred Noonan. Authors Elgen M. and Marie K. Long spent more than twenty-five years researching the mystery surrounding Earhart's final flight before finally determining... more...

  • Fundamentals of Gas Dynamicsby Robert D. Zucker; Oscar Biblarz

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 150.00

    Provides all necessary equations, tables, and charts as well as self tests. Included chapters cover reaction propulsion systems and real gas effects. Written and organized in a manner that makes it accessible for self learning. more...

  • Human Factors in the Training of Pilotsby Jefferson M. Koonce

    CRC Press 2002; US$ 78.95

    Most books on human factors in aviation cover the subject but do not necessarily take the strong practical focus of this book. Jeff Koonce addresses the questions of how to apply sound human factors priciples in training and practice. more...

  • Health Monitoring of Aerospace Structuresby Wieslaw Staszewski; C. Boller; G. R. Tomlinson

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2004; US$ 140.00

    Providing quality research for the reader, this title encompasses all the recent developments in smart sensor technology for health monitoring in aerospace structures, providing a valuable introduction to damage detection techniques. Focussing on engineering applications, all chapters are written by smart structures and materials experts from aerospace manufacturers and research/academic institutions. This key reference: Discusses the most important aspects related to smart technologies for damage detection; this includes not only monitoring techniques but also aspects related to specifications, design parameters, assessment and qualification routes. Presents real case studies and applications; this includes in-flight tests; the work presented... more...

  • Going Global? U.S. Government Policy and the Defense Aerospace Industryby Mark A. Lorell; Julia Lowell; Richard M. Moore; Victoria Greenfield; Katia Vlachos

    RAND Corporation 2002; US$ 9.95

    Since the end of the Cold War, a dramatic decline in overall defense authorizations has led both the U.S. aerospace industry and that of Europe to undergo extensive consolidation -- a trend that has led in turn to a significant growth in cross-border business relationships. Yet while globalization has the potential to increase competition, foster innovation, encourage fair pricing, and promote interoperability among NATO allies, it also poses potential challenges, particularly with regard to the proliferation of advanced U.S.-developed military technologies. Accordingly, this report examines aerospace industry globalization trends with a view toward determining how and to what extent globalization can best be managed to further the U.S. Air... more...

  • Clutches and Brakesby William C. Orthwein

    Marcel Dekker Inc 2004; US$ 199.95

    Written for engineers, this reference collects numerous formulas, analytical methods, and graphs related to the design and selection of brakes and clutches for use in the automotive, aircraft, farming, and manufacturing industries. It simplifies calculations, introduces a wide range of applications, and assists in the selection of parameters for sp more...

  • Automated Rendezvous and Docking of Spacecraftby Wigbert Fehse; Michael J. Rycroft; Wei Shyy

    Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 84.00

    The definitive reference for space engineers on all issues related to rendezvous and docking/berthing (RVD/B), this book provides an overview of the major issues governing approach and mating strategies, and system concepts for rendezvous and docking/berthing. Written for aerospace engineers, students and newcomers to the field. more...