Aeronautics Astronautics category: 1620 books

Includes the proceedings from the 7th IAASS Conference, "Space Safety is No Accident," held in Friedrichshafen, Germany, in October 2014. The 7th IAASS Conference, “Space Safety is No Accident” is an invitation to reflect and exchange information on a number of topics in space...

Aeromedical psychology is that branch of psychology pertaining to the assessment, selection and evaluation of aviation personnel. This book, Aeromedical Psychology, is designed to provide the means for a variety of clinicians to carry out sound assessment and selection procedures, perform informed...

This book explores the once popular idea of 'Flexible Path' in terms of Mars, a strategy that would focus on a manned orbital mission to Mars's moons rather than the more risky, expensive and time-consuming trip to land humans on the Martian surface. While currently still not the most popular...

Cet ouvrage n’est pas une nouvelle histoire de l’aéronautique. Il est le fruit original d’une incroyable et inlassable recherche : ces créateurs, constructeurs et pilotes de machines volantes, qui nous fascinent par leur imagination et par leur détermination à vouloir s’arracher de la...

Master's Thesis from the year 2009 in the subject Engineering - Aerospace Technology, Everglades University, language: English, abstract: The Pre-Flight Safety Briefing: What are the Reasons for some Passengers' Lack of Attentiveness during Pre-Flight Safety Briefing? Traveling by air has its own special...

Une introduction à la science du ciel, constituant également une somme des connaissances acquises dans ce domaine à la fin du XIXe siècle. "Notre planète vit d'une certaine vie astrale, que nous ne pouvons pas encore suffisamment comprendre. Des courants...

Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, this unique and informative history covers the political, administrative, and social aspects of the Wallops Station from 1957 to 1966. This period began with the launch of the Soviet Union's Sputnik 2, continued through...

This aircrew training manual (ATM) standardizes aircrew training programs (ATPs) and flight evaluation procedures. This manual provides specific guidelines for executing Mi-17 aircrew training.  The Mi-17 ATM establishes requirements for crewmember qualification: refresher, mission, and continuation...

If you’re an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In today’s environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of the US airspace system. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are...

First published in 1915, from Every Boy's Mechanical Library. "This work is not intended to set forth the exploits of aviators nor to give a history of the Art. It is a book of instructions intended to point out the theories of flying, as given by the pioneers, the practical application of power to...

In March of 1972, Dr. R. John Rutten was practicing family medicine in Santa Barbara, California, when he was contacted by the United States Central Intelligence Agency. Before taking up a public sector career, Dr. Rutten had obtained specialized training and experience in diving medicine while operating...

Dr. Madry, one of the world's leading experts in the field, provides in a condensed form a quick yet comprehensive overview of satellite navigation. This book concisely addresses the latest technology, the applications, the regulatory issues, and the strategic implications of satellite navigation...

Master's Thesis from the year 2010 in the subject Engineering - Aerospace Technology, grade: 1,3, University of Applied Sciences Wildau (WIT Wildau Institute of Technology), course: Aviation Management, language: English, abstract: With the amendment of the European Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 by...

As advanced in-space propulsion moves from science fiction to reality, the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, or VASIMR® engine, is a leading contender for making 'Mars in a month' a possibility. A paradigm shift in space transportation, this book is an in-depth and compelling story co-written...