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Automotive Embedded Systems Handbook (Hardcover, New): Nicolas Navet, Francoise Simonot-Lion Automotive Embedded Systems Handbook (Hardcover, New)
Nicolas Navet, Francoise Simonot-Lion; Contributions by Juan R. Pimentel, Michael Gonschorek, Bernard Schatz, …
R5,943 Discovery Miles 59 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A Clear Outline of Current Methods for Designing and Implementing Automotive Systems

Highlighting requirements, technologies, and business models, the Automotive Embedded Systems Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of existing and future automotive electronic systems. It presents state-of-the-art methodological and technical solutions in the areas of in-vehicle architectures, multipartner development processes, software engineering methods, embedded communications, and safety and dependability assessment.

Divided into four parts, the book begins with an introduction to the design constraints of automotive-embedded systems. It also examines AUTOSAR as the emerging de facto standard and looks at how key technologies, such as sensors and wireless networks, will facilitate the conception of partially and fully autonomous vehicles. The next section focuses on networks and protocols, including CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and TTCAN. The third part explores the design processes of electronic embedded systems, along with new design methodologies, such as the virtual platform. The final section presents validation and verification techniques relating to safety issues.

Providing domain-specific solutions to various technical challenges, this handbook serves as a reliable, complete, and well-documented source of information on automotive embedded systems.

Verkehrsleittechnik - Automatisierung des Strassen- und Schienenverkehrs (German, Hardcover, 2007 ed.): Eckehard Schnieder Verkehrsleittechnik - Automatisierung des Strassen- und Schienenverkehrs (German, Hardcover, 2007 ed.)
Eckehard Schnieder; Contributions by E. Schnieder, U. Becker, I Braun, A Busemann, …
R3,052 Discovery Miles 30 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Verkehr ohne Leittechnik ist wie Laufen im Dunkeln," so der Autor. Verkehrsleittechnik soll die komplexen Verkehrsstrome der Strassen- und Schienenverkehrsnetze zuverlassig steuern und regeln. Damit Personen und Guter sicher und zugig am Ziel ankommen, darf Leittechnik nichts dem Zufall uberlassen. Das Buch bietet die solide Grundlage zur adaquaten, nachhaltigen Modellierung von Verkehrssystemen und ihren technischen Einrichtungen. "

Assessment of Hydrogen Energy for Sustainable Development (Paperback, 2007 ed.): John W. Sheffield, Cigdem Sheffield Assessment of Hydrogen Energy for Sustainable Development (Paperback, 2007 ed.)
John W. Sheffield, Cigdem Sheffield
R5,246 Discovery Miles 52 460 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Energy and environmental security are truly major problems facing our global economy. Fossil fuels, particularly crude oil, are confined to a few regions of the world and the continuity of supply is governed by dynamic political, economic and ecological factors. These factors conspire to force volatile, often high fossil fuel prices while, at the same time, our environmental policies are demanding a reduction in greenhouse gases and toxic emissions. Thus a coherent energy strategy is required, addressing both energy supply and demand, taking account of the whole energy lifecycle including fuel production, transmission and distribution, and energy conversion, and the impact on energy equipment manufacturers and the end-users of energy systems. In the short term, our aim should be to achieve higher energy efficiency and increased energy supply from local energy sources, in particular renewable energy sources. In the long term, a hydrogen-based economy will have an impact on all these sectors. In view of technological developments, vehicle and component manufacturers, transport providers, the energy industry, and even householders are seriously looking at alternative energy sources and fuels and more efficient and cleaner technologies especially hydrogen and hydrogen-powered fuel cells."

Tuning The A-Series Engine - The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy (Hardcover, 3rd edition): David Vizard,... Tuning The A-Series Engine - The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
David Vizard, Samantha Benton 1
R1,304 R1,071 Discovery Miles 10 710 Save R233 (18%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The A-Series engine, first installed in the Austin A30, came to its own as the power plant for the Morris Minor. As it was further developed, the A-Series grabbed attention for its performance potential in 1959, when a revised version was launched with the Mini. First published in 1985, this essential reference for A-Series owners and tuners is updated to include the latest developments in engine technology'. All aspects of tuning are covered in detail, including filters, carburetion, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, exhaust systems, camshafts, valve trains, blocks, cranks, lubrication systems and pistons. In addition, there's information on tuning for economy and increasing engine power with nitrous oxide injection. Many new illustrations include specially drawn diagrams and charts.

Atmospheric and Space Flight Dynamics - Modeling and Simulation with MATLAB (R) and Simulink (R) (Paperback, 2007 ed.): Ashish... Atmospheric and Space Flight Dynamics - Modeling and Simulation with MATLAB (R) and Simulink (R) (Paperback, 2007 ed.)
Ashish Tewari
R3,344 Discovery Miles 33 440 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book offers a unified presentation that does not discriminate between atmospheric and space flight. It demonstrates that the two disciplines have evolved from the same set of physical principles and introduces a broad range of critical concepts in an accessible, yet mathematically rigorous presentation.

The book presents many MATLAB and Simulink-based numerical examples and real-world simulations. Replete with illustrations, end-of-chapter exercises, and selected solutions, the work is primarily useful as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate-level students.

Radfuhrungen der Strassenfahrzeuge - Kinematik, Elasto-Kinematik und Konstruktion (German, Hardcover, 3., aktualisierte u. erw.... Radfuhrungen der Strassenfahrzeuge - Kinematik, Elasto-Kinematik und Konstruktion (German, Hardcover, 3., aktualisierte u. erw. Aufl. 2007)
Wolfgang Matschinsky
R3,634 Discovery Miles 36 340 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Das Buch liefert eine luckenlose, anschauliche und theoretisch fundierte Darstellung der Wirkungsweise von Radaufhangungen. Konstrukteure, Versuchsingenieure und Berechnungsingenieure finden darin das notwendige Rustzeug zur kinematisch und elasto-kinematisch einwandfreien Entwicklung. Am Anfang stehen Uberlegungen zur Systematik der Radaufhangungen sowie zur kinematischen Analyse, ein Uberblick uber die wichtigsten Reifeneigenschaften und eine Betrachtung sowohl der Federungs- und Dampfungssysteme als auch der Elemente des Antriebsstranges (Gelenkwellen und Vorgelegegetriebe) in ihrem Zusammenspiel mit der Radaufhangung. Mit diesen Grundlagen werden typische Lastfalle wie Antrieb und Bremsung oder Kurvenfahrt und ihre Wechselwirkungen mit der Radaufhangung untersucht, wobei die Bedeutung der Elasto-Kinematik mit einem eigenen Kapitel unterstrichen wird. Da heute kein Fahrzeug mehr ohne elektronische Regelsysteme auskommt, gibt die dritte Auflage des Buches einen Uberblick uber diese Systeme."

Automotive Software-Connected Services in Mobile Networks - First Automotive Software Workshop, ASWSD 2004, San Diego, CA, USA,... Automotive Software-Connected Services in Mobile Networks - First Automotive Software Workshop, ASWSD 2004, San Diego, CA, USA, January 10-12, 2004, Revised Selected Papers (Paperback, 2006 ed.)
Manfred Broy, Ingolf Kruger, Michael Meisinger
R1,429 Discovery Miles 14 290 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the First Automotive Software Workshop, ASWD 2004, held in San Diego, CA, USA in January 2004. The 10 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 26 lectures held at the workshop that brought together experts from industry and academia, working on highly complex, distributed, reactive software systems related to the automotive domain.

Ford Mustang & Mercury Capri (79 - 93) (Paperback, Revised edition): Larry Warren, Etc Ford Mustang & Mercury Capri (79 - 93) (Paperback, Revised edition)
Larry Warren, Etc
R813 Discovery Miles 8 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Haynes disassembles every subject vehicle and documents every step with thorough instructions and clear photos. Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer.

Optimising Car Performance Modifications - - Simple methods of measuring engine, suspension, brakes and aerodynamic performance... Optimising Car Performance Modifications - - Simple methods of measuring engine, suspension, brakes and aerodynamic performance gains (Paperback)
Julian Edgar
R428 R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Save R74 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This highly practical and useful book covers brilliant techniques that take the guesswork out of performance modification. Using just some low-cost tools, you can easily measure the flow restriction of your car's intake and exhaust. It's like having a huge flow-bench always available. By making some simple on-road measurements, you can plot the shape of the engine's power and torque curves - no dyno needed. This allows you to not only see if performance modifications to the engine are improving power, but also see where in the rev range those changes are occurring. Assess the worth of cams, a larger turbo, changed boost control or altered engine management mapping. But the book doesn't stop there - it also shows you how to measure your car's aerodynamics, seeing if at speed your car is developing lift or downforce. Want to make a rear wing work well? Test the angle at which downforce is greatest. You can also test the aerodynamic airflow through oil coolers, intercoolers and radiators. Interested in improving your suspension? By using a low-cost app and a smartphone, you can accurately measure suspension behaviour. If you want a practical, hands-on book that will immediately save you money, show where modifications are most needed, and can be used to assess performance outcomes, this is the book for you.

Leistungsubertragung in Fahrzeuggetrieben - Grundlagen der Auslegung, Entwicklung und Validierung von Fahrzeuggetrieben und... Leistungsubertragung in Fahrzeuggetrieben - Grundlagen der Auslegung, Entwicklung und Validierung von Fahrzeuggetrieben und deren Komponenten (German, Hardcover, 2007 ed.)
Eckhard Kirchner
R3,498 Discovery Miles 34 980 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Dieses Buch ist ein Leitfaden fur die Antriebstechnologie. Es birgt einen Uberblick uber die Grundlagen der Getriebetechnik im Antriebsstrang, mit Fokus auf die manuellen Schaltgetriebe von PKW, entsprechend der Majoritat dieser Fahrzeugklasse im europaischen Raum.

Die Menge der relevanten Informationen fur Konstruktion und Auslegung von Fahrzeuggetrieben ist gross. Die Fulle des Materials resultiert aus dem Anspruch, mehr als nur eine Einfuhrung zu schaffen. Was ist relevant, wo ist es zu finden: das Buch dient als Arbeitsunterlage fur den Ingenieur, hilft den jungen Ingenieuren bei der Bewaltigung der Aufgaben und den Quereinsteigern zur Orientierung im Aufgabenfeld. Der Leser wird unterstutzt bei der Dimensionierung der Hauptkomponenten des manuellen Getriebes und bei der Automatisierung. Er lernt, die systematischen Unterschiede zwischen Stufenautomat und Doppelkupplungsgetriebe richtig zu verstehen. Die notwendigen Modifikationen fur hybride Farhrzeugtechnologien werden besprochen."

Disruptive Transport - Driverless Cars, Transport Innovation and the Sustainable City of Tomorrow (Paperback): William Riggs Disruptive Transport - Driverless Cars, Transport Innovation and the Sustainable City of Tomorrow (Paperback)
William Riggs
R1,355 Discovery Miles 13 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With the rise of shared and networked vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and other transportation technologies, technological change is outpacing urban planning and policy. Whether urban planners and policy makers like it or not, these transformations will in turn result in profound changes to streets, land use, and cities. But smarter transportation may not necessarily translate into greater sustainability or equity. There are clear opportunities to shape advances in transportation, and to harness them to reshape cities and improve the socio-economic health of cities and residents. There are opportunities to reduce collisions and improve access to healthcare for those who need it most-particularly high-cost, high-need individuals at the younger and older ends of the age spectrum. There is also potential to connect individuals to jobs and change the way cities organize space and optimize trips. To date, very little discussion has centered around the job and social implications of this technology. Further, policy dialogue on future transport has lagged-particularly in the arenas of sustainability and social justice. Little work has been done on decision-making in this high uncertainty environment-a deficiency that is concerning given that land use and transportation actions have long and lagging timelines. This is one of the first books to explore the impact that emerging transport technology is having on cities and their residents, and how policy is needed to shape the cities that we want to have in the future. The book contains a selection of contributions based on the most advanced empirical research, and case studies for how future transport can be harnessed to improve urban sustainability and justice.

Pathways to Applied Engineering Technology Level 4 Student Book (Paperback): C. Brink, R. Cameron, L. Maraschin Pathways to Applied Engineering Technology Level 4 Student Book (Paperback)
C. Brink, R. Cameron, L. Maraschin
R580 Discovery Miles 5 800 Ships in 5 - 10 working days
Alternative Fuel Vehicles (Paperback): Tom Denton Alternative Fuel Vehicles (Paperback)
Tom Denton
R1,486 Discovery Miles 14 860 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Alternative Fuel Vehicles gives full coverage of all associated qualifications and awards in the emerging field of alternative fuels. It is an essential introduction to the ever-growing demand for vehicles that operate using non-conventional fuels. This first book on AFVs endorsed by the IMI begins with an overview of the subject, ideal for beginners, before outlining what is meant by alternative fuels, why they are necessary, and why climate change and associated legislation are key drivers. Details of how alternative fuels are made, the supply infrastructure, and how these vehicles work are all included. A chapter on fuel cells introduces learners to the use of hydrogen, and one on engines and engine management includes coverage of combustion as an aid to understanding why changing the type of engine fuel is complex. Some basic engine technology is included to help readers new to the subject. Real-life case studies and examples are used to illustrate different technologies in current use, and to speculate on new developments. This book is an ideal companion to any unit of study on alternative fuel, but will also be of interest to working technicians and keen amateurs.

Chevrolet and G.M.C.Pick-ups Automotive Repair Manual - Chevrolet and Gmc Pick-Ups-1967 Through 1987, Blazer, Jimmy and... Chevrolet and G.M.C.Pick-ups Automotive Repair Manual - Chevrolet and Gmc Pick-Ups-1967 Through 1987, Blazer, Jimmy and Suburban-1967 Through 1991/2 and 4 (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)
Ken Freund, J. H. Haynes; Revised by Larry Warren
R820 Discovery Miles 8 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Used by the pros but written for do-it-yourselfers, this Haynes repair manual takes readers through every system of the vehicles, offering step-by-step instructions and photo sequences for every repair. Also covers the Suburban.

Three Men in a Hupp - Around the World by Automobile, 1910-1912 (Hardcover): James A. Ward Three Men in a Hupp - Around the World by Automobile, 1910-1912 (Hardcover)
James A. Ward
R1,697 R1,400 Discovery Miles 14 000 Save R297 (18%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In late 1910, three American adventurers set off on a remarkable around-the-world journey by automobile. Sponsored by the Hupp Motor Car Corporation, the trip was intended to publicize the durability of the Hupmobile and help stimulate export sales. The car was first driven from Detroit to San Francisco-a very difficult journey in its own right in 1910. From San Francisco, the car and its drivers took a steamship to Hawaii, and from there to Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania, unloading and touring at each port of call. The men and their machine spent the next five weeks attempting to drive through the Philippines, and then pushed on to Japan and China, where they managed to stay one step ahead of the Chinese revolution. They then drove across India, and from there, sailed to Egypt, brining the first automobile ever to be seen in that country. Next, the Hupmobilists sailed to Italy. In Rome, the adventurers met Pope Pius X, and then drove north to Germany and France. They crossed the English Channel to Folkstone, toured England, and then ferried from Liverpool to Ireland. They returned to New York in time for the 1912 auto show. In the end, the Hupmobile was driven 41,000 miles and transported by steamship another 28,000. A new world was dawning, both for transportation and for American business enterprise.

BSA A7 & A10 Twins (47 - 62) (Paperback): Haynes Publishing BSA A7 & A10 Twins (47 - 62) (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R760 Discovery Miles 7 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Haynes disassembles every subject vehicle and documents every step with thorough instructions and clear photos. Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer.

Suzuki 250 & 350 Twins (68 - 78) (Paperback): Haynes Publishing Suzuki 250 & 350 Twins (68 - 78) (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R772 Discovery Miles 7 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Evolutionary Paths Towards the Mobility Patterns of the Future (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Michael Hulsmann, Dirk Fornahl Evolutionary Paths Towards the Mobility Patterns of the Future (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Michael Hulsmann, Dirk Fornahl
R4,520 R3,449 Discovery Miles 34 490 Save R1,071 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This edited volume presents new insights and challenges in the field of electric mobility in relation to new mobility and infrastructure concepts as well as to renewable energies. The book covers the socio-economic view on the topic as well as technical aspects and thus offers valuable knowledge for future business models. It primarily addresses practitioners and researchers in the field but may also be of use to graduate students.

Mess- und Prufstandstechnik - Antriebsstrangentwicklung * Hybridisierung * Elektrifizierung (German, Hardcover, 2014 ed.):... Mess- und Prufstandstechnik - Antriebsstrangentwicklung * Hybridisierung * Elektrifizierung (German, Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Michael Paulweber, Klaus Lebert
R3,371 Discovery Miles 33 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Die Architektur der Antriebsstrange in Automobilen andert sich aufgrund von Hybridisierung, Elektrifizierung oder teil- und vollautonomen Fahrzeugen signifikant. Dies hat grosse Auswirkungen auf die Testsysteme. Simulation und Test realer Komponenten koennen nur mehr gemeinsam gesehen werden. Das Buch wendet sich an Prufstandsplaner, -betreiber und Einsteiger fur die immer komplexer werdenden Testsysteme fur Komponenten und Systeme in Antriebsstrangentwicklung. Es vermittelt eine UEbersicht der verschiedenen Prufstandstypen fur alle Komponenten eines modernen Antriebsstrangs. Im zweiten Teil werden spezifische Themengebiete wie Messtechnik, Regelung, Simulation, Hardware-in-the-loop, Automatisierung oder Pruffeldmanagement vertieft.

Automotive Powertrain Science and Technology (Hardcover): Allan Bonnick Automotive Powertrain Science and Technology (Hardcover)
Allan Bonnick
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A motor vehicle's powertrain consists of the components which generate power and enable it to move - its engine, exhaust system, transmission, drive shaft, suspension and wheels. Any automotive engineering student going beyond basic mechanics will need a sound knowledge of the mathematics and scientific principles, particularly calculus and algebra, which underpin powertrain technology. This textbook supports a series of courses, for instance BTEC unit 28 "Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians", which is a requisite for a foundation degree in automotive engineering, and BTEC higher unit 25 "Engine and Vehicle Design and Performance", without giving full coverage of automotive technology. It is a more focused companion to the author's Automotive Science and Mathematics 978-0-7506-8522-1, also published by Routledge.

Crashworthiness - Energy Management and Occupant Protection (Paperback, 2001 ed.): Jorge A.C. Ambrosio Crashworthiness - Energy Management and Occupant Protection (Paperback, 2001 ed.)
Jorge A.C. Ambrosio
R4,108 Discovery Miles 41 080 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

From the fundamentals of impact mechanics and biomechanics to modern analysis and design techniques in impact energy management and occupant protection this book provides an overview of the application of nonlinear finite elements, conceptual modeling and multibody procedures, impact biomechanics, injury mechanisms, occupant mathematical modeling, and human surrogates in crashworthiness.

Konstruieren von Pkw-Karosserien - Grundlagen, Elemente und Baugruppen, Vorschriftenubersicht, Beispiele mit CATIA V4 und V5... Konstruieren von Pkw-Karosserien - Grundlagen, Elemente und Baugruppen, Vorschriftenubersicht, Beispiele mit CATIA V4 und V5 (German, Hardcover, 3., erw. Aufl. 2006)
Joerg Grabner, Richard Nothhaft
R4,057 Discovery Miles 40 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Die Faszination, die vom Auto ausgeht, ist und bleibt ungebrochen. Entsprechend interessant ist es, sich vor dem Hintergrund konventioneller Konstruktionstechniken uber die virtuelle Produktentwicklung von Pkw-Karosserien an modernen CAD-Arbeitsplatzen informieren zu konnen. Die Autoren fuhren in die Grundlagen ein und zeigen anhand von Beispielen und zahlreichen Abbildungen, wie mit dem System CATIA der Rohbau sowie die Ausstattung innen und aussen konstruiert werden. Daruber hinaus wird das so genannte "Package" an Beispielen beschrieben, also das Management und die Harmonisierung der Anforderungen an die Bauraume (z.B. Motor-, Innen- und Kofferraum, Unterflur) sowie die Verwaltung aller Geometriedaten des Gesamtfahrzeugs und die Sicherstellung ihrer Aktualitat. In der 3. Auflage wird insbesondere der aktuellen CAD-Anwendung CATIA V5 an ausgewahlten Beispielen Rechnung getragen."

How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar (Paperback): William Burt How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar (Paperback)
William Burt
R789 R724 Discovery Miles 7 240 Save R65 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Small-block Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge V-8 engines came in a variety of vehicles since 1964. These powerful, durable engines powered everything from high-performance 'Cudas and Chargers to torquey Dakotas and Ram trucks.How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar is the most comprehensive book on small-block Mopar engines ever released, covering 273, 318, 340, and 360-ci LA engines and 5.2 and 5.9L Magnum V-8s. Author William Burt uses color photos and descriptive text to teach readers the complete rebuild process from removal to break-in.

This book describes ways to increase the performance and efficiency of your small-block Mopar, and also point s out the unique steps required for LA and Magnum versions of the engine. Topics covered include removal, tear down, inspection, selecting parts, machine-shop work, and assembly. Special sidebars cover torque sequences, cc-ing heads, calculating compression ratio, and painting engine parts. The photos in this edition are black and white.

Lenksysteme fur Nutzfahrzeuge (German, Hardcover, 2005 ed.): Piotr Dudzinski Lenksysteme fur Nutzfahrzeuge (German, Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Piotr Dudzinski
R4,031 Discovery Miles 40 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Das Buch enthAlt neue Berechnungsgrundlagen und eine praxisorientierte systematische Sicht fA1/4r die Gestaltung und Bemessung der Lenksysteme an Nutzfahrzeugen. Im Mittelpunkt stehen vor allem Off-Road-, Bau-, Bergbau-, Landwirtschafts-, Forst-, Umschlag-, Kommunal-, Flughafen-, Transport-, MilitAr- oder Sonderfahrzeuge, mit speziellen Anforderungen an das Fahrzeug, die ein klassischer PKW nicht benAtigt. Es wurde die komplexe, innovative Betrachtung des Lenkverhaltens beim Einlenken, der FahrstabilitAt und dynamische KippstabilitAt von Nutzfahrzeugen mit beliebigen Lenksystemen (Vorderrad-, Hinterrad-, Allrad-, Knicklenkung usw.) und beliebigen Optionen der Anzahl und Antriebsart der RAder unternommen. In der Publikation wurde den in knickgelenkten Fahrzeugen auftretenden Problemen viel Platz gewidmet, die trotz allgemeiner Anwendung nur A1/4ber eine bescheidene Bibliographie verfA1/4gen. Die praktischen Ergebnisse, gestA1/4tzt auf theoretische ErwAgungen, werden in Gestalt von innovativen mechanischen oder mechatronischen technischen LAsungen dargestellt.

StarBriefs 2001 - A Dictionary of Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols in Astronomy, Related Space Sciences and Other Related... StarBriefs 2001 - A Dictionary of Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols in Astronomy, Related Space Sciences and Other Related Fields (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001)
Andre Heck
R5,446 Discovery Miles 54 460 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This compilation probably looks like one of the craziest things a human being could spend his or her time on. Yet nobody would wonder at someone taking a short walk every day - after twenty five years that person would have covered a surprisingly long distance. This is exactly the story behind this list, which appeared first as a few pages within the directory StarGuides (or whatever name it had at that time) and as a distinct sister publication since 1990. The idea behind this dictionary is to offer astronomers and related space scientists practical assistance in decoding the numerous abbreviations, acronyms, contractions and symbols which they might encounter in all aspects of the vast range of their professional activities, including traveling. Perhaps it is a bit paradoxical, but if scientists quickly grasp the meaning of an acronym solely in their own specific discipline, they will probably encounter more difficulties when dealing with adjacent fields. It is for this purpose that this dictionary might be most often used. Scientists might also refer to this compilation in order to avoid identifying a project by an acronym which already has too many meanings or confused definitions.

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