Aerospace and aviation technology Books
Zenith Press Area 51 Black Jets A History of the Aircraft Developed at Groom Lake Americas Secret Aviation Base
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Art of NASA
Book SynopsisThis special collector’s edition of The Art of NASA adds 32 pages of new material, a presentation case, a new cover, a paper model of the Lunar Module, four postcards, and a rolled poster.
£72.00
Springer Computational Aerosciences in the 21st Century Proceedings of the ICASELaRCNSFARO Workshop conducted by the Institute for Computer Applications Series in Science and Engineering
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£85.49
Springer Mission Geometry Orbit and Constellation Design and Management Spacecraft Orbit and Attitude Systems 13 Space Technology Library
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£237.49
Hopkins Fulfillment Service NASA and the Space Industry
Book SynopsisShe explains why NASA sometimes encouraged and sometimes thwarted the privatization of space projects and describes the agency's role in the rise of such new space industries as launch vehicles and communications satellites.Trade ReviewAs well as being an interesting read, NASA and the Space Industry demonstrates the effect that lack of clarity in space policy can have on the development of private sector space capability. Spaceflight A much-needed overview of a subject of great importance. -- Erik P. Rau Enterprise and SocietyTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. Partners in SpaceChapter 2. LegaciesChapter 3. A Tale of Two CompaniesChapter 4. The Space ShuttleChapter 5. Space and the MarketplaceChapter 6. In the Wake of the ChallengerChapter 7. Trends in NASA-Industry RelationsNotesBibliographyIndex
£26.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Beyond the Black Box
Book SynopsisShows how crash investigators, scientists, and engineers use physics and engineering to determine the probable cause of airplane accidents and how resulting safety recommendations are incorporated to make flying safer. Beginning with the 1931 Fokker F-10A crash, this work examines crash investigations through the lens of physical science.Trade ReviewThe author does a first-rate job... The easy-to-read and engaging manner of the writing makes this an interesting historical as well as scientific text. -- Charles K. Jervis National Science Teachers Association 2008 Bibel takes the reader, chattily and with skill, through his analysis of a series of fatal accidents. -- Paul Marks New Scientist 2007 Offering insights into how aviation accident investigations are conducted, Bibel addresses the causes of such accidents, from in-flight breakup to metal fatigue and combustion, and the lessons learned. Enriched with many drawings, graphs, and equations... Highly recommended. Library Journal 2007 A fascinating book. -- Steven D. Levitt New York Times 2008 The author succeeds in both science and storytelling. Choice 2008 The easy-to-read and engaging manner of the writing makes this an interesting historical as well as scientific text. -- Charles K. Jervis NSTA Recommends 2008 Beyond the Black Box provides a behind-the-scenes look at plane crash investigations. Air Safety Week 2008 Bibel takes responsibility for his readers' understanding... using similes based on everyday events and objects. -- Don Fry Virginia Quarterly Review 2008 Terrific book. Discover 2009Table of ContentsPreface1. The Crash Investigation Process2. How Planes (Often) Crash3. In-Flight Breakup4. Pressure, Explosive Decompression, and Burst Balloons5. Jet Propulsion, Burst Engines, and Reliability6. Metal Fatigue: Bending 777s and Paper Clips7. Combustion: Fire and Explosion8. Crash Testing9. Human Tolerances to G Loads and Crash ForcesNotesReferencesIndex
£999.99
Bod Third Party Titles Aeronautics Characteristics and Emerging Technologies
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£107.10
Artech House Publishers Laser Communications in Space Optoelectronics Library
Book SynopsisExploring the fundamentals of modern laser communication systems, this volume provides information from a system designer's point of view. It reviews the history, architectures, design methodologies, optical design guidelines, and tracking and communication processes.Table of ContentsPast, present, and future; architecture and applications; system design methodology; optical design; the communication receiver; the acquisition receiver; the tracking receiver; key technologies; configuring the system; trading RF and laser communications for your system; size, weight, and power trends in laser crosslinks; laser communications applications.
£124.00
University Press of the Pacific Soviet Man in Space
£17.50
Dolphin Moon Publishing A Pilots View of Flying Machines 19001909
£9.64
Polaris Books Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Systems
£19.95
Elevon Books Sky Full of Dreams
£15.98
Jared Zichek Lockheed Model L200 Convoy Fighter The Original Proposal and Early Development of the XFV1 Salmon Part 1
£19.56
Jared Zichek Lockheed Model L200 Convoy Fighter The Original Proposal and Early Development of the XFV1 Salmon Part 2
£19.56
Cambridge University Press Astronomy and Satellite Constellations IAU S385
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£93.10
Legare Street Press Flying the Why and Wherefore
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£14.96
Legare Street Press The Aviation Pocketbook for 1918 a Compendium of Modern Practice and a Collection of Useful Notes Formulae Rules Tables and Data Relating to Aeronautics
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£30.35
Legare Street Press Aeronautics v. 1112
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£31.30
Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.35 1923
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.60 1948
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.55 1943
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Legare Street Press Aeronautics v. 1517
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.47 1935
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.56 1944
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.49 1937
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.50 1938
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v 97 1985
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Legare Street Press Travels in the Air c. 3
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.30 1918
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£26.55
Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v 92 1980
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.98 1986
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.52 1940
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Legare Street Press The Aviation Pocketbook for 1918 a Compendium of Modern Practice and a Collection of Useful Notes Formulae Rules Tables and Data Relating to Aeronautics
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£22.75
Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.110 1998
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.61 1949
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Legare Street Press Aeronautics v. 1112
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.31 1919
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Legare Street Press In Memory of Zenos Ramsey Miller
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£14.09
Legare Street Press Aeronautics n.s. 10 JanJun 1916
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£19.90
Legare Street Press A Airman microform
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£13.95
Legare Street Press Aircraft v. 4 Mar 1913 Feb 1914
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.33 1921
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.60 1948
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Legare Street Press The Entomologists Record and Journal of Variation v.29 1917
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Legare Street Press Aeronautics v. 1517
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Legare Street Press How an Aeroplane is Built
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Legare Street Press Parakites
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Legare Street Press The Bryologist v.2324 19201921
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