The Comrehensive Encyclopedia of Aviation Terminologies and Concepts

The Comrehensive Encyclopedia of Aviation Terminologies and Concepts
Author: James Gim
Publisher: James Gim
Total Pages: 1034
Release: 2023-11-01
Genre: Transportation
ISBN:

Discover the ultimate aviation resource with "Aviation Terminologies," a comprehensive guide encompassing over 12,000 meticulously researched terms and 5,000 vivid illustrations. Perfect for students, pilots, air traffic controllers, and aviation enthusiasts, this invaluable reference covers everything from general aviation to commercial airline operations, meteorology, and more. Dive into the intricate world of aviation theory and operation with accessible explanations and vibrant visuals, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration within the aviation industry. Elevate your understanding and passion for aviation with this groundbreaking volume.

Encyclopedia of Flight: Guidance systems - Sputnik

Encyclopedia of Flight: Guidance systems - Sputnik
Author: Tracy Irons-Georges
Publisher:
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2002
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

... The 'Encyclopedia of Flight' bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications, between scientific information and historical issues ... This ... three-volume work provides information about animal and human-made flight in a way that is accessible to high school and undergraduate students, general readers, and aviation enthusiasts. It examines a wide range of topics, from birds and balloons to jets and spacecraft ...

World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines

World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines
Author: Bill Gunston
Publisher: History Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Aircraft industry
ISBN: 9780750944793

In this new edition, Gunston describes every major aeroplane manufacturer throughout the world. He focuses on the aircraft from the pioneering days to the very latest engines, and places each engine within its technological and historical context.

Aircraft Design

Aircraft Design
Author: Daniel P. Raymer
Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Airplanes
ISBN: 9781563478291

Winner of the Summerfield Book Award Winner of the Aviation-Space Writers Association Award of Excellence. --Over 30,000 copies sold, consistently the top-selling AIAA textbook title This highly regarded textbook presents the entire process of aircraft conceptual designfrom requirements definition to initial sizing, configuration layout, analysis, sizing, and trade studiesin the same manner seen in industry aircraft design groups. Interesting and easy to read, the book has more than 800 pages of design methods, illustrations, tips, explanations, and equations, and extensive appendices with key data essential to design. It is the required design text at numerous universities around the world, and is a favorite of practicing design engineers.

Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Aviation Law

Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Aviation Law
Author: Anna Masutti
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 559
Release: 2023-12-11
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1803923652

The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Aviation Law provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the dynamic field of aviation law. Curated by two internationally recognized scholars in the field, entries are written by a wealth of specialist academics, legal experts, practitioners, and representatives of global institutions.

Dictionary of Dictionaries and Eminent Encyclopedias

Dictionary of Dictionaries and Eminent Encyclopedias
Author: Thomas Kabdebo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 440
Release: 1997
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

Enlarged by some 50 percent and equipped with more comprehensive name and subject indexes, the second edition of this unique guide contains bibliographic and descriptive annotations for 8,000 dictionaries. It features 1,500 additional bilingual works, 400 new subject categories, and all the major electronic dictionaries produced in English. While the primary emphasis is on language dictionaries, subject dictionaries on topics as varied as ceramics, bookbinding, and theatre as well as dictionaries issued by international bodies and agencies are included. Covering all the world's languages, works may be bilingual, monolingual, or multilingual as long as there is an English element.

Using the Engineering Literature

Using the Engineering Literature
Author: Bonnie A. Osif
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1439850038

With the encroachment of the Internet into nearly all aspects of work and life, it seems as though information is everywhere. However, there is information and then there is correct, appropriate, and timely information. While we might love being able to turn to Wikipedia for encyclopedia-like information or search Google for the thousands of links

Encyclopedia of Witchcraft [4 volumes]

Encyclopedia of Witchcraft [4 volumes]
Author: Richard M. Golden Director, Jewish Studies Program
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 1310
Release: 2006-01-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1851095128

The definitive compilation on witchcraft and witch hunting in the early modern era exploring significant people, places, beliefs, and events. Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition is the definitive reference on the age of witch hunting (approximately 1430–1750), its origins, expansion, and ultimate decline. Incorporating a wealth of recent scholarship in four richly illustrated, alphabetically organized volumes, it offers historians and general readers alike the opportunity to explore the realities behind the legends of witchcraft and witchcraft trials. Over 170 contributors from 28 nations provide vivid, documented descriptions and analyses of witchcraft trials and locations, folklore and beliefs, magical practices and deities, influential texts, and the full range of players in this extraordinary drama—witchcraft theorists and theologians; historians and authors; judges, clergy, and rulers; the accused; and their persecutors. Concentrating on Europe and the Americas in the early modern era, the work also covers relevant topics from the ancient Near East (including the Hebrew and Christian Bibles), classical antiquity, and the European Middle Ages.

Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences

Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences
Author: Gerald R. North
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 2874
Release: 2014-09-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0123822262

Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences, Second Edition, Six Volume Set is an authoritative resource covering all aspects of atmospheric sciences, including both theory and applications. With more than 320 articles and 1,600 figures and photographs, this revised version of the award-winning first edition offers comprehensive coverage of this important field. The six volumes in this set contain broad-ranging articles on topics such as atmospheric chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, boundary layers, clouds, general circulation, global change, mesoscale meteorology, ozone, radar, satellite remote sensing, and weather prediction. The Encyclopedia is an ideal resource for academia, government, and industry in the fields of atmospheric, ocean, and environmental sciences. It is written at a level that allows undergraduate students to understand the material, while providing active researchers with the latest information in the field. Covers all aspects of atmospheric sciences—including both theory and applications Presents more than 320 articles and more than 1,600 figures and photographs Broad-ranging articles include topics such as atmospheric chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, boundary layers, clouds, general circulation, global change, mesoscale meteorology, ozone, radar, satellite remote sensing, and weather prediction An ideal resource for academia, government, and industry in the fields of atmospheric, ocean, and environmental sciences

Encyclopedia of World Geography

Encyclopedia of World Geography
Author: R. W. McColl
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 1182
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0816072299

Presents a comprehensive guide to the geography of the world, with world maps and articles on cartography, notable explorers, climate and more.