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On February 1st 2003, one of the worst and most public disasters ever witnessed in the human space programme unfolded with horrifying suddenness in the skies above north central Texas.

Structures Under Crash and Impact: Continuum Mechanics, Discretization and Experimental Characterization examines the testing and modeling of materials and structures under dynamic loading conditions.

The rebirth of the Russian space program marks an important event: 50 years since the first Sputnik was launched on 4th October 1957.

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The Wheels of Apollo and the Quest for Mars fills a need for a complete history of the Lunar Roving Vehicle used on Apollo 15, 16 and 17, drawing on many photographs never before published.

Ironically, the loss of Challenger in January 1986 fired my interest in space exploration more than any other single event.

The aim of the Space Exploration - 2007 is to provide an annual update on recent space launches, missions and results, to be published every year in September.

Advances for In-Vehicle and Mobile Systems: Challenges for International Standards is organized to bring together the most active scholars working on the latest techniques, standards, and emerging deployment on "e;living in the age of wireless communications and smart vehicular systems.

Advanced Motion Control and Sensing for Intelligent Vehicles provides the latest information in intelligent vehicle control, sensing, and intelligent transportation.

Although transportation economists have advocated the tolling of urban streets as a mechanism for controlling congestion and managing travel demands for over 50 years, it is only recently that this idea has become practical.

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Mechanical engineering, and engineering discipline born of the needs of the ind- trial revolution, is once again asked to do its substantial share in the call for ind- trial renewal.

In the 1960s and 1970s deep space missions were dispatched in pairs in case one was lost in launch or failed during its journey.

Electromagnetic Compatibility of Integrated Circuits: Techniques for Low Emission and Susceptibility focuses on the electromagnetic compatibility of integrated circuits.

The last two years have witnessed a continuation in the breakthrough shift toward pulse tube cryocoolers for long-life, high-reliability cryocooler applications.

Structural design sensitivity analysis concerns the relationship between design variables available to the design engineer and structural responses determined by the laws of mechanics.

Structural design sensitivity analysis concerns the relationship between design variables available to the design engineer and structural responses determined by the laws of mechanics.

On average, 60% of the world's people and cargo is transported by vehicle that move on rubber tires over roadways of various construction, composition, and quality.

"e;Perspectives on ITS"e; is a collection of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) writings of Professor Joseph M.

MEMS Vibratory Gyroscopes provides a solid foundation in the theory and fundamental operational principles of micromachined vibratory rate gyroscopes, and introduces structural designs that provide inherent robustness against structural and environmental variations.

One of the most trusted test preparation guides in the industry, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION TEST PREPARATION MANUAL A-SERIES, 5th Edition, will help to prepare users for the A1-A8 and L1 ASE certification exams.

With thorough coverage of both fundamental electrical concepts and current automotive electronic systems, COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS, Eleventh Edition, equips you with the essential knowledge you need to successfully diagnose and repair modern automotive systems.

Gear up for career success in the dynamic field of commercial truck engine service, with the latest edition of the most comprehensive to guide commercial vehicle engines and their management systems available today!

Self-driving vehicles are a rapidly growing area of research and expertise.

Autonomous and Connected Heavy Vehicle Technology presents the fundamentals, definitions, technologies, standards and future developments of autonomous and connected heavy vehicles.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Driven Optimization of Internal Combustion Engines summarizes recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) and data driven optimization and calibration techniques for internal combustion engines.

Vehicle Dynamics and Control: Advanced Methodologies features the latest information on advanced dynamics and vehicle motion control, including a comprehensive overview of passenger cars and articulated vehicles, fundamentals, and emerging developments.

Disciplines can no longer be isolated.

This problem-solving reference answers questions such as, "e;Why do interior lights dim or burn out rapidly"e; and "e;Why won't the batteries recharge after a night without electricity?

Build state-of-the-art intelligent omnidirectional HEVsEngineer high-performance, low-emission automobiles by overcoming traditional obstacles and efficiently harnessing energy from multiple sources.

A practical medium- and heavy-duty truck systemsFeaturing more than 100 in-depth lab exercises, this hands-on guide provides the practice you need to succeed as a medium- and heavy-duty truck service technician.

The most complete visual guide to servicing medium- and heavy-duty truck systemsWritten by an expert with decades of experience as an automotive and diesel technician and instructor, Truck and Trailer Systems offers comprehensive information on medium- and heavy-duty truck service.

Engineer and implement sustainable transportation solutionsFeaturing in-depth coverage of passenger and freight transportation, this comprehensive resource discusses contemporary transportation systems and options for improving their sustainability.

BUILD, CONVERT, OR BUY A STATE-OF-THE-ART ELECTRIC VEHICLEThoroughly revised and expanded, Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, Third Edition, is your go-to guide for converting an internal combustion engine vehicle to electric or building an EV from the ground up.

SAVE MONEY BY HANDLING YOUR OWN SMALL GAS ENGINE MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR JOBSThe Third Edition of Small Gas Engine Repair shows you how to troubleshoot and repair virtually any type of small gas engine used in garden equipment, chain saws, pumps, and standby generators.

From the bestselling author of A History of the World in 6 Glasses, an eye-opening road trip through 5,500 years of humans on the go, revealing how transportation inevitably shapes civilization.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle from the Ground UpWritten by clean energy guru and electric vehicle expert Seth Leitman, this hands-on guide gives you the latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

CONVERT TO BIODIESEL FOR A MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY RIDERun Your Diesel Vehicle on Biofuels has everything you need to make the switch from expensive, environment-damaging carbon fuel to cheap (and, in many cases, free), clean fuel for your vehicle.

Harness the Latest Tools and Techniques for Troubleshooting and Repairing Virtually Any Diesel Engine ProblemThe Fourth Edition of Troubleshooting and Repairing Diesel Engines presents the latest advances in diesel technology.

Save a fortune on great-performing customized car speakers.

Combustion Engineering, a topic generally taught at the upper undergraduate and graduate level in most mechanical engineering programs, and many chemical engineering programs, is the study of rapid energy and mass transfer usually through the common physical phenomena of flame oxidation.

Alex Davies tells the ';illuminating and important narrative' (Steven Levy, author of Facebook: The Inside Story) of the quest to develop driverless carsand the fierce competition between Google, Uber, and other companies in a race to revolutionize our lives.

Kiss My Boots is the second sultry novel in the Coming Home series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Harper Sloan.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong.

Essentials of Vehicle Dynamics explains the essential mathematical basis of vehicle dynamics in a concise and clear way, providing engineers and students with the qualitative understanding of vehicle handling performance needed to underpin chassis-related research and development.

*A Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller*'A deeply reported and business-savvy chronicle of Tesla's wild ride' --Walter Isaacson'A masterclass in narrative journalism' --Bradley Hope'Exemplary' --The Times'An exceptional work' --Washington Post Inside the outrageous, come-from-behind story of Elon Musk and Tesla's bid to build the world's greatest car and the race to drive the future.

This book evaluates the contributions of the electronic control unit software of an electric vehicle on sustainability and society, such as the reduction of emissions during a product design and the improvements in the vehicle.

Urban expert John Rossant and business journalist Stephen Baker look beyond the false promises of the past to examine the real future of transportation and the repercussions for the world's cities, the global economy, the environment, and our individual lives.

Materials, Design and Manufacturing for Lightweight Vehicles, Second Edition, features the requirements for processing each material type, explains the manufacture of different categories of components, and analyzes different component joining techniques.

Fully illustrated throughout, The Supercar Book is a sumptuously designed guide full of everything you could ever want to know about the best supercars on the planet.