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Author | : Kim Taylor |
Publisher | : Jossey-Bass |
Total Pages | : 38 |
Release | : 1992-09-22 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780471579830 |
An introduction to the science of flight in nature and human technology. Includes simple experiments.
Author | : Brian Clegg |
Publisher | : Icon Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2011-04-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1848312806 |
The perfect companion to any flight - a guide to the science on view from your window seat. There are few times when science is so immediate as when you're in a plane. Your life is in the hands of the scientists and engineers who enable tons of metal and plastic to hurtle through the sky at hundreds of miles an hour. Inflight Science shows how you stay alive up there - but that's only the beginning. Brian Clegg explains the ever changing view, whether it's crop circles or clouds, mountains or river deltas, and describes simple experiments to show how a wing provides lift, or what happens if you try to open a door in midair (don't!). On a plane you'll experience the impact of relativity, the power of natural radiation and the effect of altitude on the boiling point of tea. Among the many things you'll learn is why the sky is blue, the cause of thunderstorms and the impact of volcanic ash in an enjoyable tour of mid-air science. Every moment of your journey is an opportunity to experience science in action: Inflight Science will be your guide.
Author | : Kim Taylor |
Publisher | : Jossey-Bass |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 1992-02-20 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780471571933 |
Explains the scientific principles of movement.
Author | : Terry J. Hawn |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 623 |
Release | : 2013-06-18 |
Genre | : Study Aids |
ISBN | : 1118234219 |
The easy way to score high on the military aptitude flight test The competition to become a military aviator is fierce. Candidates seeking entry into a military flight-training program must first score well on a complicated, service-specific flight aptitude test. Now, there's help! With practice exams and the most in-depth instruction on the market, Military Flight Aptitude Test For Dummies gives future pilots, navigators, and aviation officers everything they need to score high and begin a career in military aviation. Plain-English, in-depth instruction, and test-taking strategies for the various parts of each test Practice exams for each of the service-specific flight tests (AFOQT, SIFT, and ASTB) An overview of career options and paths to becoming an aviation officer Whether you're looking to purse an aviation career in the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, Military Flight Aptitude Test For Dummies has you covered!
Author | : Hendrik Tennekes |
Publisher | : MIT Press (MA) |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Aerodynamics |
ISBN | : 9780262700658 |
From the smallest gnat to the largest aircraft, all things that fly obey the same aerodynamic principles. The Simple Science of Flight offers a leisurely introduction to the mechanics of flight and, beyond that, to the scientific attitude that finds wonder in simple calculations, forging connections between, say, the energy efficiency of a peanut butter sandwich that fuels your body and that of the kerosene that fuels a jumbo jet. It is the product of a lifetime of watching and investigating the way flight happens. He covers paper airplanes, kites, gliders, and human-powered flying machines as well as birds and insects, explaining difficult concepts like lift, drag, wing loading, and cruising speed through many fascinating comparisons, anecdotes, and examples. Equations, often the best shorthand to explain and connect phenomena, are integrated seamlessly into the flow of the text in such a way that even math-phobic readers should not be put off. Tennekes begins with a simple comparison of the relative fuel consumption of hummingbirds, cars, and airplanes, then turns to the relations between an airplane's weight, its wing area, and its cruising speed. After showing that it is possible to collect data on all flying creatures and flying machines in a single "Great Flight Diagram", he looks at energetics through the considerable efforts of a little 35-gram bird in a wind tunnel. There are stories on the effects of headwinds, tailwinds, and weather conditions on both birds and planes, on the elegance of the mechanics that makes flight possible, and on the aerodynamics of sophisticated flying toys.
Author | : Chris Watson |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 2014-03-06 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0857842110 |
Is flying an irreplaceable part of 21st-century life? Can businesses succeed in a globalised world without international air travel? What about 'love miles' – visiting friends and family overseas? Architect and writer Chris Watson grew up in an airline family, passionate about aviation and how it allows us to explore the world, share knowledge and create more diverse communities. But this freedom has come at a cost for the environment. Aviation is a significant factor in climate change - and one that's been steadily growing in both developed and undeveloped countries, burning fossil fuels and emitting harmful greenhouse gases. Flying is never zero-carbon, so can we reduce it, or even do without it? Fourteen remarkable travellers from around the world share their stories with Chris about how they came to the conclusion that reducing their air travel was necessary to lower their personal emissions. From backgrounds as diverse as commercial, professional, academic, NGOs, literature and science, they have found easy and better ways of living and working, saving what few flights they do take for emergencies and 'love miles'. Their stories look at how our modern, globalised world offers more alternatives to keep in touch with people around the world without contributing to the aviation industry's ever-increasing emissions. Filled with success stories and practical guidance to help people make more informed decisions, this book is a must-read for any frequent flyer - or for anyone involved in a global business. Beyond Flying demonstrates that even the toughest of environmental challenges can be addressed.
Author | : R R Bowker Publishing |
Publisher | : R. R. Bowker |
Total Pages | : 1662 |
Release | : 1999-12 |
Genre | : Children's literature |
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Author | : United States. Air Force Junior ROTC. |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 508 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Aeronautics, Military |
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Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 1932-08 |
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Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.
Author | : Dinah Zike |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 1993-03-10 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0471571660 |
If you're looking for the most fun on Earth. * Make your own fossils (pg. 39) * Create a tsunami in your bathtub (pg. 45) * Watch a volcano erupt (pg. 47) * Follow the path of a mini-glacier (pg. 73) No other book on Earth science is packed with so much fun. TheEarth Science Book's pages overflow with dozens and dozens ofenjoyable, educational, and easy-to-do activities that explainbasic Earth science facts and important environmental issues. Usingsimple materials you can find around the house or in yourneighborhood, these activities show you all about the planet Earth,its composition and atmosphere, life on Earth, and much more.