Aeronautics Astronautics category: 1620 books
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2012
This is the first report of progress in producing a NextGen Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research, Development and Demonstration Roadmap (NextGen UAS RD&D Roadmap). The activity was established to enable a responsive, efficient, timely, coordinated multiagency Research and Development (R&D) effort...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2012
This is one of a series of systems engineering case studies prepared by the Air Force Center for Systems Engineering. This case study analyzes the Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The Global Hawk is an advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance air system composed of a high-altitude,...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2012
This is one of a series of systems engineering case studies prepared by the Air Force Center for Systems Engineering. This case study analyzes the E-10A MC2A program. The Northrop Grumman E-10 MC2A was planned as a multi-role military aircraft to replace the Boeing 707 based E-3 Airborne Warning and...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2012
This case study on the International Space Station considers what many believe to have been the ultimate international engineering project in history. The initial plans involved the direct participation of 16 nations, 88 launches and over 160 spacewalks—more space activities than NASA had accomplished...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2012
This is one of a series of systems engineering case studies prepared by the Air Force Center for Systems Engineering. This case study analyzes the Sikorsky HH/MH-53 (iii) PAVE LOW series which has served as a long-range Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and Special operations helicopters for the United...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2012
Two major documents reveal the risks and safety issues about the International Space Station (ISS). Experts from the Johnson Space Center, in a document entitled Long-Term ISS Risk Reduction Activities (2011) note the following:
Many not close to the ISS Program might be alarmed to learn that...
Airworthiness
An Introduction to Aircraft Certification and Operations
Language: English
Release Date: July 12, 2016
Airworthiness: An Introduction to Aircraft Certification and Operations, Third Edition, once again proves to be a valuable, user-friendly reference guide for certification engineers engaged in professional training and practical work in regulatory agencies and aircraft engineering companies. The discussions...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2018
This excellent report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. Released in April 2018, this report by the NASA Office of Inspector General, Office of Audits, examines the latest contracts for commercial resupply services to the International Space Station.
Since...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: July 25, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 25, 2012
This official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) document - converted for accurate flowing-text ebook format reproduction - presents the updated air traffic controller workforce plan, incorporating changes in air traffic forecasts, controller retirements, and other factors.
Safety is the...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: July 24, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 24, 2012
This official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) document - converted for accurate flowing-text ebook format reproduction - offers the latest data on the economic impact of civil aviation. This concise report is ideal for policymakers and industry officials. This version contains several new points...
by Fabio Tronchetti
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2013
Presents and addresses key space law and policy issues for the benefit of wider informed audiences that wish to acquaint themselves with the fundamentals of the space law field. This brief analyzes in a concise manner the combined influence of space law and policy on international space activities....
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2012
This is one of a series of systems engineering case studies prepared by the Air Force Center for Systems Engineering. This case study analyzes the A-10A Thunderbolt II, manufactured by Fairchild Republic Corp. between 1975 and 1984. It was specifically designed as a Close Air Support (CAS) aircraft....
Convention on International Civil Aviation
A Commentary
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2013
This book is both a repertory guide to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) as well as a legal analysis of the provisions of the treaty. It traces action taken by the ICAO Assembly and the Council in the implementation of the Convention from the first ICAO Assembly...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2013
Three Air Force documents provide unique information about USAF operations of Civil Air Patrol - U.S. Air Force (CAP-USAF) aircraft.
Contents: Operations Procedures * Aircrew Evaluation Criteria * Aircrew Training
Chapter 1 * GENERAL INFORMATION * 1.1. Scope * 1.2. Pilot's Responsibility...