Aerospace and aviation technology

Corrosion control in the aerospace industry has always been important, but is becoming more so with the ageing of the aircraft fleet.

Major operational elements of the world's air transport system are examined in this important book, which provides a rare overview and an invaluable single information source to managers in all sectors of the air transport industry.

Demonstrating safety for the application of ever more complex technologies is a formidable task.

6 Group was born out of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP), which, among other things called for the formation of 25 Canadian Squadrons in Britain.

Hank Adlam began his naval flying career in 1941, his first operational posting was to the newly formed No.

The lack of widespread education in space safety engineering and management has profound effects on project team effectiveness in integrating safety during design.

The lack of widespread education in space safety engineering and management has profound effects on project team effectiveness in integrating safety during design.

In November 1940, a remarkable prototype aircraft made its maiden flight from an airstrip north of London.

For junior/senior and graduate-level courses in Aerodynamics, Mechanical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering Revised to reflect the technological advances and modern application in Aerodynamics, the 6th Edition of Aerodynamics for Engineers merges fundamental fluid mechanics, experimental techniques, and computational fluid dynamics techniques to build a solid foundation for students in aerodynamic applications from low-speed through hypersonic flight.

A lucid, unexpected look at how the drone imports its bloodied legacy into contemporary art and everyday life.

The story of Frank Whittle RAF pilot, mathematician of genius, inventor of the jet engine and British hero.

The American 'spy' aircraft, the SR-71 'Blackbird' was deliberately designed to be the world's fastest and highest-flying aircraft and has never been approached since.

Scotland has a worldwide reputation for launching some of the greatest ships ever built, but far less is known about our pioneering work on aviation.

An illustrated introduction to how British industries, supported by thousands of newly recruited women, strove to meet the nation's wartime need for munitions, armour, shipping, uniforms and aircraft.

An illustrated introduction to how British industries, supported by thousands of newly recruited women, strove to meet the nation's wartime need for munitions, armour, shipping, uniforms and aircraft.

Amy Johnson and Amelia Earhart may be the most famous trailblazing women within the world of early aviation, but there were many others.

Amy Johnson and Amelia Earhart may be the most famous trailblazing women within the world of early aviation, but there were many others.

Between July and October 1940, in what became known as the Battle of Britain, a nation held its breath while the pilots of the Royal Air Force battled Hitler's Luftwaffe in the skies above England.

A milestone in twentieth century aviation is brought to life in this chronicle of the Short Empire, the plane that transformed British global transportation.

A milestone in twentieth century aviation is brought to life in this chronicle of the Short Empire, the plane that transformed British global transportation.

Twenty-three compelling accounts of desperate circumstances and unbelievable survival when planes went down in remote and dangerous locations.

No airforce in the Second World War would make more use of captured planes than the Luftwaffe.

This unique history of aviation offers a detailed look at early experimental aircraft designs created by pioneering engineers in the Age of Steam.

Twenty-three compelling accounts of desperate circumstances and unbelievable survival when planes went down in remote and dangerous locations.

This unique history of aviation offers a detailed look at early experimental aircraft designs created by pioneering engineers in the Age of Steam.

A century after the Wright Brothers first took to the air, the author records those moments of aviation history that stand out from all the others for their pioneering bravery or gallantry in the face of the enemy.

6 Group was born out of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP), which, among other things called for the formation of 25 Canadian Squadrons in Britain.

Hank Adlam began his naval flying career in 1941, his first operational posting was to the newly formed No.

"e;The English Electric Lightning entered RAF squadron service in 1960 and continued flying in the interceptor role until 1988.

Computer simulations is a fundamental tool of the design process in many engineering disciplines including aerospace engineering.

'The text is well written and supported by clear and useful illustrations.

This book is concerned with the sport of soaring, mainly with the mathematical basis of sailplane design and operation.

A Vertical Empire describes the work in rocketry and space research carried out in the UK in the 1950s and 1960s.

A revolution in spaceflight is likely soon with the prospect of everyday access to orbit within fifteen years.

This is a unique selection of wide-ranging experiences of British and Commonwealth Bomber Command aircrew during World War II.

The continuing evolving capability of guided weapons demands ever more knowledge of their development.

Infrared Thermography in the Evaluation of Aerospace Composite Materials: Infrared Thermography to Composites provides an update on infrared thermography, a fast and reliable method for non-destructive evaluation of composite materials used in the aerospace field.

The growth in size, lethality, and technology of the German Luftwaffe was of concern to some defense planners in the United States before American entry into the war.

The growth in size, lethality, and technology of the German Luftwaffe was of concern to some defense planners in the United States before American entry into the war.

This volume brings together some of the leading names in global aviation policy research to provide a unique and ground breaking synthesis of current debates on sustainable aviation.

This book tells the tale of the brilliant aerodynamicist Beverley Shenstone MASc, HonFRAes, FAIAA,AFIAS, FCASI, HonOSTIV.

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The thrilling stories of those who looked to the skies and dared to dream of flight 'Gripping dazzling tales of madness and derring do.

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