Transportation : Aviation

This book explores system design life cycle problems for complex engineering systems and satellites. more...

Price: $76.00

'Glare' is part of a family of hybrid materials developed by Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. This book deals with the less technical issues related to its introduction in aviation technology from different perspectives. more...

Price: $126.00

The #1 Guide to Flight Physiology_Now Updated and Expandedwith the Latest INSIGHTS for ENHANCING AIRCREW SAFE PERFORMANCE!. The Third Edition of Basic Flight Physiology has been completely updated and expanded with information on THAT WILL REDUCE PILOT IMPAIRMENT IN FLIGHT. This definitive guide to PHYSIOLOGICAL human factors in the flying environment provides a wealth of preventive measures pilots can take to anticipate and compensate for HUMAN FACTORS that cause 70% of all aviation accidents. Packed with over 100 INFORMATIVE illustrations, this resource contains UNDERSTANDABLE coverage of THE MANY PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT AFFECT PILOT PERFORMANCE PLUS crew resource management, in-flight medical emergencies, health maintenance programs, and more. The Third Edition of Basic Flight Physiology features: Methods for dealing with vertigo and DISORIENTATION; Critical information on tolerance to FATIGUE; Techniques for handling self-imposed and environmental stresses; Guidance on the effects of caffeine, alcohol, and OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS. Explore Every Aspect of “Medical Airworthiness”: • Human Factors Defined • Basic Human Anatomy • The Atmosphere • Situation Awareness • Altitude Physiology • Hearing and Vibration • Vision • Orientation • Self-Imposed Medical Stress • Environmental Stresses • Sleep, Jet Lag, and Fatigue • Acceleration • Crew Resource Management • Human Factors of Automation • In-Flight Medical Emergencies • Health Maintenance Program • Medical Standards, Regulation, and Certification more...

Price: $59.95

The theme of this book is an exposition of what we know about the physics underlying the onset of instability in liquid sheets and jets. Wave motion and breakup phenomena subsequent to the onset of instability are also carefully explained. Physical concepts are established through rigorous mathematics, accurate numerical analyses and comparison of theory with experiment. more...

Price: $73.00

More and more travelers are turning to online resources to book their own trips. This is the guide you need to get your airline tickets, finding the hotel and reserving a room, and get a rental car for site seeing or making it to your business appointment. Cliffs Notes Booking Your Next Trip Online will give you leads on where to find package deals and dig up those online travel bargains. more...

Price: $8.99