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Building Safe Systems in Aviation - A CRM Developer's Handbook (Paperback): Norman MacLeod Building Safe Systems in Aviation - A CRM Developer's Handbook (Paperback)
Norman MacLeod
R1,608 Discovery Miles 16 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Building Safe Systems in Aviation provides a single source for those who need to progress beyond current models of Crew Resource Management (CRM) to developing safe systems in critical industries. Although the primary focus is on airline pilots, the principles apply to all sectors of aviation, particularly maintenance and cabin crew, as well as other high-risk industries. It systematically sets out the context of CRM and safe systems, the conduct of training, the resources needed by the facilitator and the processes required for the measurement of outcomes. Part One reviews the development of the human factors/CRM domain and examines the concepts of risk and safety. Part Two, primarily for new instructors, gives a guide to training delivery and also considers non-classroom situations, the role of debriefing, facilitation and the design of human factors courses. Part Three examines the measurement of training effectiveness, the design and implementation of behavioural markers and standardizing assessors. It concludes by looking at some of the broader issues associated with the management of CRM. The book's readership includes those who design, deliver or manage CRM and safety-related training within airlines and other companies.

Dynamics of Rods (Hardcover, 2005 ed.): Valery A. Svetlitsky Dynamics of Rods (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Valery A. Svetlitsky; Translated by E. Evseev, K. Ramodanova
R4,422 Discovery Miles 44 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The volume is devoted to the dynamics of rods, which is a branch of mech- ics of deformable bodies. The main goal of the book is to present systema- cally theoretical fundamentals of the mechanics of rods as well as numerical methods used for practical purposes. Linear and nonlinear equations governing a rod's oscillations are p- sented. Methods of determining eigenvalues and eigenfunctions in conser- tive and non-conservative problems along with numerical methods dealing with forced, parametric, and random oscillations of rods are given. Some - sues of interaction of rods with air (liquid) flows and the dynamics of spa- curved rods containing flows of liquid are considered. The book consists of nine chapters and appendices and may be conv- tionally divided into two parts. That is, Chapters 1 to 6 contain, in the main, theoretical material, whereas Chapters 7 to 9 illustrate the application of the theoretical results to problems of practical interest. Problems for self-study are found in Chapters 3, 5, and 7. The solutions to most of the problems are given in Appendix B. The monograph is addressed to undergraduate and postgraduate students and teaching staff of technical universities. It may also be useful for scientists and mechanical engineers working in a wide range of industries. I wish to express my deep appreciation to my colleagues, Dr. S.A. Voronov and C.B. Danilenko, for their help in preparing the manuscript.

Practical Design of Ships and Other Floating Structures - Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium, PRADS 2019,... Practical Design of Ships and Other Floating Structures - Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium, PRADS 2019, September 22-26, 2019, Yokohama, Japan- Volume I (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Tetsuo Okada, Katsuyuki Suzuki, Yasumi Kawamura
R11,486 Discovery Miles 114 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book gathers the peer-reviewed proceedings of the 14th International Symposium, PRADS 2019, held in Yokohama, Japan, in September 2019. It brings together naval architects, engineers, academic researchers and professionals who are involved in ships and other floating structures to share the latest research advances in the field. The contents cover a broad range of topics, including design synthesis for ships and floating systems, production, hydrodynamics, and structures and materials. Reflecting the latest advances, the book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners alike.

Virtuelle Mobilitat: Ein Phanomen Mit Physischen Konsequenzen? - Zur Wirkung Der Nutzung Von Chat, Online-Banking Und... Virtuelle Mobilitat: Ein Phanomen Mit Physischen Konsequenzen? - Zur Wirkung Der Nutzung Von Chat, Online-Banking Und Online-Reiseangeboten Auf Das Physische Mobilitatsverhalten (English, German, Hardcover)
Peter Zoche, Simone Kimpeler, Markus Joepgen
R1,389 Discovery Miles 13 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1 Einfuhrung.- 1.1 Ausgangslage.- 1.2 Zielsetzung.- 1.3 Aufbau der Arbeit.- 2 Mobilitat.- 2.1 Vorbemerkungen zum Verstandnis von Mobilitat.- 2.2 Mikro- oder Individualebene.- 2.3 Systemansatze.- 2.4 Telekommunikationsgestutzte Mobilitat.- 3 Delphi.- 3.1 Mobilitat der Zukunft: Welchen Weg weist das Orakel?.- 3.2 Zum Stellenwert IuK-basierter Innovationen fur die Mobilitat der Zukunft.- 3.3 Typisierung unterschiedlicher Mobilitatsfelder.- 3.4 Mobilitatseffekte IuK-basierter Anwendungen.- 3.5 Realisierungszeitraume mobilitasbezogenener Innovationen.- 3.6 Resumee fur den weiteren Gang der Untersuchung.- 4 Online-Reisen.- 4.1 Nutzermerkmale.- 4.1.1 Demographie.- 4.1.1.1 Geschlecht.- 4.1.1.2 Alter.- 4.1.1.3 Haushalte mit Kindern unter 14 Jahren.- 4.1.1.4 Bildung.- 4.1.1.5 Berufstatigkeit.- 4.1.1.6 Tatigkeit nichtberufstatiger Personen.- 4.1.1.7 Berufsstellung berufstatiger Personen.- 4.1.1.8 Nettohaushaltseinkommen.- 4.1.1.9 Zwischenresumee.- 4.1.2 Internetnutzungsmerkmale.- 4.1.2.1 Nutzung eines privaten Internetanschlusses.- 4.1.2.2 Erfahrung mit dem Internet (Nutzungszeitraum).- 4.1.2.3 Internetnutzung in Tagen pro Woche (beruflich und privat).- 4.1.2.4 Private Internetnutzung unter der Woche (Mo-Fr) und am Wochenende (Sa-So).- 4.1.2.5 Zwischenresumee.- 4.1.3 Reisemerkmale.- 4.1.3.1 Anzahl der Reisen in den letzten 3 Jahren mit Dauer von mindestens 13 Tagen.- 4.1.3.2 Anzahl der privaten Reisen in den letzten 12 Monaten.- 4.1.3.3 Dauer der langsten privaten Reise in den letzen 12 Monaten (Tage).- 4.1.3.4 Ziele der langsten Reise innerhalb der letzten 12 Monate.- 4.1.3.5 Benutzte Verkehrsmittel bei der langsten privaten Reise innerhalb der letzten 12 Monate.- 4.1.4 Bindung an Stammreiseburo.- 4.1.4.1 Anzahl der Besuche eines Reiseburos.- 4.1.4.2 Reisebuchungen.- 4.1.4.3 Zwischenresumee.- 4.2 Nutzungsmotivation.- 4.2.1 Anlasse der Nutzung.- 4.2.2 Wahrnehmung moeglicher Vorteile von Online-Reiseangeboten.- 4.2.3 Wahrnehmung moeglicher Nachteile von Online-Reiseangeboten.- 4.2.4 Zwischenresumee.- 4.3 Hinweise auf zukunftige Nutzung.- 4.3.1 Nutzung von Online-Reiseangeboten unter Idealbedingungen.- 4.3.1.1 Nutzungspotenziale und gegenwartiger Auslastungsgrad.- 4.3.1.2 Veranderung der Nutzungshaufigkeit.- 4.3.2 Zwischenresumee.- 4.4 Mobilitatseffekte.- 4.4.1 Motivationssteigerung.- 4.4.2 Gunstige Reisen gefunden/Geld gespart.- 4.4.3 Anregung zur AEnderung des Reisemittels.- 4.4.4 Reduzierung der Besuche im Reiseburo.- 4.4.5 AEnderung des ursprunglichen Reiseziels.- 4.4.6 Induzierung von Reiseverkehr (spontane Kurzreisen).- 4.4.7 Induzierung von Reiseverkehr (mehr Reisen unternommen).- 4.4.8 Haufiger unternommene Reisetypen bei idealem Angebot.- 4.4.9 Zwischenresumee.- 5 Online-Banking.- 5.1 Nutzermerkmale.- 5.1.1 Demographie.- 5.1.1.1 Geschlecht.- 5.1.1.2 Alter.- 5.1.1.3 Haushalte mit Kindern unter 14 Jahren.- 5.1.1.4 Bildung.- 5.1.1.5 Berufstatigkeit.- 5.1.1.6 Tatigkeit nicht-berufstatiger Personen.- 5.1.1.7 Berufsstellung berufstatiger Personen.- 5.1.1.8 Nettohaushaltseinkommen.- 5.1.1.9 Zwischenresumee.- 5.1.2 Internetnutzungsmerkmale.- 5.1.2.1 Nutzung eines privaten Internetanschlusses.- 5.1.2.1 Erfahrung mit dem Internet (Nutzungszeitraum).- 5.1.2.2 Internetnutzung pro Woche (beruflichund privat).- 5.1.2.3 Private Internetnutzung unter der Woche (Mo-Fr) und am Wochenende (Sa-So).- 5.1.2.4 Hinweise auf Nutzungsmuster von Online-Bankkunden.- 5.1.2.5 Zwischenresumee.- 5.2 Nutzungsmotivation.- 5.2.1 Bewertung der Bankservices.- 5.2.2 Bedeutung der Vorteile von Online-Banking fur die Befragten.- 5.2.2.1 Raumliche Nahe zur Bank.- 5.2.3 Motivationshemmende Faktoren: Einschatzung der Probleme von Online-Banking.- 5.2.4 Nutzungsbarrieren.- 5.2.5 Zwischenresumee.- 5.3 Hinweise auf zukunftige Nutzung.- 5.3.1 Online-Banking unter "ldealbedingungen".- 5.3.1.1 Nutzungspotenziale und gegenwartiger Auslastungsgrad.- 5.3.1.2 Veranderung der Nutzungshaufigkeit.- 5.3.1.3 Internet-Nutzung in Jah

Spinning Flight - Dynamics of Frisbees, Boomerangs, Samaras, and Skipping Stones (Hardcover, 2006 ed.): Ralph D Lorenz Spinning Flight - Dynamics of Frisbees, Boomerangs, Samaras, and Skipping Stones (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
Ralph D Lorenz
R2,029 Discovery Miles 20 290 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

More frisbees are sold each year than baseballs, basketballs and footballs combined. Yet these familiar flying objects have subtle and clever aerodynamic and gyrodynamic properties which are only recently being documented by wind tunnel and other studies. In common with other rotating bodies discussed in this readily accessible book, they are typically not treated in textbooks of aeronautics and the literature is scattered in a variety of places. This book develops the theme of disc-wings and spinning aerospace vehicles in parallel. Since many of the examples are recreational, anyone who enjoys these activities will likely find it profitable and enjoyable. In addition to spinning objects of various shapes, several exotic manned aircraft with disc planforms have been proposed and a prototypes built - these include a Nazi 'secret weapon' and the De Havilland Avrocar, also discussed in the book. Boomerangs represent another category of spinning aerodynamic body whose behavior can only be understood by coupling aerodynamics with gyrodynamics. The narrative, supported by equations and graphs, explains how the shape and throw of a boomerang relates to its trajectory. The natural world presents still other examples, namely the samaras or 'seed-wings' of many tree species, which autorotate during their descent, like a helicopter whose engine has failed. The flight performance of these spinning wings directly affects the dispersal and thus the evolutionary competitiveness of the trees concerned. Samara-type configurations are also considered for instrumentation and other payload dispersal applications. In short, the book discusses a range of familiar, connected, but largely undeveloped, topics in an accessible, but complete, manner.

From the reviews of the first edition:

"In his fascinating book Spinning Flight, Ralph Lorenz provides a rich feast of ... examples of spinning bodies ... . The book is well organized ... . The discussion in the book ... should be accessible to readers with some elementary understanding of aerodynamic principles. For the expert, the book is full of open problems ... . Its scope is extensive ... . In this respect, there may be something for everyone within its attractively designed cover ... ." (H. K. Moffatt, Nature, Vol. 444, December, 2006)

"If you liked physics at school, then this book is for you. It concerns itself with flying objects that spin through the air, and even tells you how to impress your friends with the biomechanics of Frisbees. ... there is plenty of information at all levels, and the book has a wealth of detail that only an aerospace engineer like Lorenz could have come up with." (Len Fisher, BBC Focus, February, 2007)

Advanced Vehicle Technology (Paperback, 2nd edition): Heinz Heisler Advanced Vehicle Technology (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Heinz Heisler
R1,455 Discovery Miles 14 550 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This eagerly awaited second edition of Heinz Heisler's Advanced Vehicle Technology is a comprehensive and thorough description of vehice bodies and components.
The second edition has been rigorously updated to provide additional material on subjects such as antilock braking, vehicle aerodynamics, tire tread design advances, electronically controlled anti-vibration engine mountings and transport refrigeration. Around 100 new diagrams have been included to complement the text.
Advanced Vehicle Technology 2nd edition's depth of coverage, detailed illustrations and fluent and precise style are the outstanding features in this high quality student text.
More quality artwork has been added to enhance and add value to the explanation given in the text.
16 key topics have been updated to bring this 2nd edition in line with current technology.
Fully international in scope, reflecting the nature of contemporary vehicle engineering.

ICAF 2011 Structural Integrity: Influence of Efficiency and Green Imperatives - Proceedings of the 26th Symposium of the... ICAF 2011 Structural Integrity: Influence of Efficiency and Green Imperatives - Proceedings of the 26th Symposium of the International Committee on Aeronautical Fatigue, Montreal, Canada, 1-3 June 2011 (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)
Jerzy Komorowski
R8,515 Discovery Miles 85 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Proceedings of the 26th Symposium of the International Committee on Aeronautical Fatigue are a widely referenced summary of advances in aeronautical design against fatigue. This is a bi-annual event and the proceedings have been published in book form for over 35 years.

Introduction to Avionics (Hardcover, 1st ed): R.P.G. Collinson Introduction to Avionics (Hardcover, 1st ed)
R.P.G. Collinson
R2,631 Discovery Miles 26 310 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This text provides an introduction to the avionic systems in a modern aircraft and is based on the author's 20 years experience in an avionics company. The fundamental principles and theory underlying these systems are explained at a systems engineering level. This book should be of interest to electronics, computer science, physics, and mathematics graduates entering avionics industry; avionic engineering under and post-graduates; and R&D and technical staff in avionic/aerospace industry.

Aerospace Marketing Management - A Handbook for the Entire Value Chain (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Philippe Malaval, Christophe... Aerospace Marketing Management - A Handbook for the Entire Value Chain (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Philippe Malaval, Christophe Benaroya, Jonathan Aflalo
R2,371 Discovery Miles 23 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents an overall picture of both B2B and B2C marketing strategies, concepts and tools, in the aeronautics sector. This is a significant update to an earlier book successfully published in the nineties which was released in Europe, China, and the USA. It addresses the most recent trends such as Social Marketing and the internet, Customer Orientation, Project Marketing and Con current Engineering, Coopetition, and Extended Enterprise. Aerospace Marketing Management is the first marketing handbook richly illustrated with executive and expert inputs as well as examples from parts suppliers, aircraft builders, airlines, helicopter manufacturers, aeronautics service providers, airports, defence and military companies, and industrial integrators (tier-1, tier-2). This book is designed as a ready reference for professionals and graduates from both Engineering and Business Schools.

Schedule-Based Dynamic Transit Modeling - Theory and Applications (Hardcover, 2004 ed.): Nigel H.M. Wilson, Agostino Nuzzolo Schedule-Based Dynamic Transit Modeling - Theory and Applications (Hardcover, 2004 ed.)
Nigel H.M. Wilson, Agostino Nuzzolo
R3,044 Discovery Miles 30 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Schedule-Based Dynamic Transit Modeling: Theory and Applications outlines the new schedule-based dynamic approach to mass transit modeling. In the last ten years the schedule-based dynamic approach has been developed and applied especially for operational planning. It allows time evolution of on-board loads and travel times for each run of each line to be obtained, and uses behavioral hypotheses strictly related to transit systems and user characteristics. It allows us to open new frontiers in transit modelling to support network design, timetable setting, investigation of congestion effects, as well as the assessment of new technologies introduction, such as information to users (ITS technologies).

The contributors and editors of the book are leading researchers in the field of transportation, and in this volume they build a solid foundation for developing still more sophisticated models. These future models of mass transit systems will continue to add higher levels of accuracy and sensitivity desired in forecasting the performance of public transport systems.

MEGAFLOW - Numerical Flow Simulation for Aircraft Design - Results of the second phase of the German CFD initiative MEGAFLOW,... MEGAFLOW - Numerical Flow Simulation for Aircraft Design - Results of the second phase of the German CFD initiative MEGAFLOW, presented during its closing symposium at DLR, Braunschweig, Germany, December 10 and 11, 2002 (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Norbert Kroll, Jens K. Fassbender
R5,769 Discovery Miles 57 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The aerospace industry increasingly relies on advanced numerical simulation tools in the early design phase. This volume provides the results of a German initiative which combines many of the CFD development activities from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), universities, and aircraft industry. Numerical algorithms for structured and hybrid Navier-Stokes solvers are presented in detail. The capabilities of the software for complex industrial applications are demonstrated.

Prognostics and Health Management of Engineering Systems - An Introduction (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Nam-Ho Kim, Dawn An,... Prognostics and Health Management of Engineering Systems - An Introduction (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Nam-Ho Kim, Dawn An, Joo-Ho Choi
R5,059 Discovery Miles 50 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book introduces the methods for predicting the future behavior of a system's health and the remaining useful life to determine an appropriate maintenance schedule. The authors introduce the history, industrial applications, algorithms, and benefits and challenges of PHM (Prognostics and Health Management) to help readers understand this highly interdisciplinary engineering approach that incorporates sensing technologies, physics of failure, machine learning, modern statistics, and reliability engineering. It is ideal for beginners because it introduces various prognostics algorithms and explains their attributes, pros and cons in terms of model definition, model parameter estimation, and ability to handle noise and bias in data, allowing readers to select the appropriate methods for their fields of application.Among the many topics discussed in-depth are:* Prognostics tutorials using least-squares* Bayesian inference and parameter estimation* Physics-based prognostics algorithms including nonlinear least squares, Bayesian method, and particle filter* Data-driven prognostics algorithms including Gaussian process regression and neural network* Comparison of different prognostics algorithms The authors also present several applications of prognostics in practical engineering systems, including wear in a revolute joint, fatigue crack growth in a panel, prognostics using accelerated life test data, fatigue damage in bearings, and more. Prognostics tutorials with a Matlab code using simple examples are provided, along with a companion website that presents Matlab programs for different algorithms as well as measurement data. Each chapter contains a comprehensive set of exercise problems, some of which require Matlab programs, making this an ideal book for graduate students in mechanical, civil, aerospace, electrical, and industrial engineering and engineering mechanics, as well as researchers and maintenance engineers in the above fields.

Gasoline Engine with Direct Injection - Processes, Systems, Development, Potential (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Richard Van Basshuysen Gasoline Engine with Direct Injection - Processes, Systems, Development, Potential (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Richard Van Basshuysen
R4,200 Discovery Miles 42 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Direct injection spark-ignition engines are becoming increasingly important, and their potential is still to be fully exploited. Increased power and torque coupled with further reductions in fuel consumption and emissions will be the clear trend for future developments. From today's perspective, the key technologies driving this development will be new fuel injection and combustion processes. The book presents the latest developments, illustrates and evaluates engine concepts such as downsizing and describes the requirements that have to be met by materials and operating fluids. The outlook at the end of the book discusses whether future spark-ignition engines will achieve the same level as diesel engines.

Practical Ship Design, Volume 1 (Paperback, New edition): D.G.M. Watson Practical Ship Design, Volume 1 (Paperback, New edition)
D.G.M. Watson
R2,667 R2,514 Discovery Miles 25 140 Save R153 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The ever-growing demand for commercial activities at sea has meant that ships are rapidly developing and that the rules governing their construction and operation are changing. "Practical Ship Design" records these changes, their outcomes and the reasoning behind them.

It deals with every aspect of ship design and handles a wide range of both merchant ships and naval ships with authority. It provides coverage of cargo ships and passenger ships, tugs, dredgers and other service craft. It also includes concept design, detail design, structural design, hydrodynamics design, the effect of regulations, the preparation of specifications and matters of costs and economics.

Drawing on the author's extensive practical experience, "Practical Ship Design" is likely to interest everybody involved in the design, construction, repair and operation of ships. Students and the most experienced professionals will all benefit from the book's vast store of design data and its conclusions and recommendations.

Hypersonic Curved Compression Inlet and Its Inverse Design (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Kunyuan Zhang Hypersonic Curved Compression Inlet and Its Inverse Design (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Kunyuan Zhang
R6,310 Discovery Miles 63 100 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book presents systematic research results on curved shock wave-curved compression surface applied to the compression surface design of supersonic-hypersonic inlet, which is a brand new inlet design. The concept of supersonic inlet curved compression discussed originated from the author's research at the Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR SM-ES) in the early 1990s. This book introduces the research history, working characteristics, performance calculation and aerodynamic configuration design method of this compression mode in detail. It also describes method of estimating the minimum drag in inlet and drag reduction effect of curved compression and proposes a new index for evaluating unit area compression efficiency of the inlet. Further, it reviews the relevant recent research on curved compression. As such it is a valuable resource for students, researchers and scientists in the fields of hypersonic propulsion and aeronautics.

Experimental Methods of Shock Wave Research (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Ozer Igra, Friedrich Seiler Experimental Methods of Shock Wave Research (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Ozer Igra, Friedrich Seiler
R4,858 Discovery Miles 48 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This comprehensive and carefully edited volume presents a variety of experimental methods used in Shock Waves research. In 14 self contained chapters this 9th volume of the "Shock Wave Science and Technology Reference Library" presents the experimental methods used in Shock Tubes, Shock Tunnels and Expansion Tubes facilities. Also described is their set-up and operation. The uses of an arc heated wind tunnel and a gun tunnel are also contained in this volume. Whenever possible, in addition to the technical description some typical scientific results obtained using such facilities are described. Additionally, this authoritative book includes techniques for measuring physical properties of blast waves and laser generated shock waves. Information about active shock wave laboratories at different locations around the world that are not described in the chapters herein is given in the Appendix, making this book useful for every researcher involved in shock/blast wave phenomena.

Automotive Systems Engineering (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Markus Maurer, Hermann Winner Automotive Systems Engineering (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Markus Maurer, Hermann Winner
R5,302 Discovery Miles 53 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book reflects the shift in design paradigm in automobile industry. It presents future innovations, often referred as "automotive systems engineering". These cause fundamental innovations in the field of driver assistance systems and electro-mobility as well as fundamental changes in the architecture of the vehicles. New driving functionalities can only be realized if the software programs of multiple electronic control units work together correctly. This volume presents the new and innovative methods which are mandatory to master the complexity of the vehicle of the future.

Honda GL1000 Gold Wing (75 - 79) (Paperback, Revised edition): Haynes Publishing Honda GL1000 Gold Wing (75 - 79) (Paperback, Revised edition)
Haynes Publishing
R815 Discovery Miles 8 150 Ships in 12 - 19 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.

The Motor Car - Past, Present and Future (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Giancarlo Genta, Lorenzo Morello, Francesco Cavallino, Luigi... The Motor Car - Past, Present and Future (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Giancarlo Genta, Lorenzo Morello, Francesco Cavallino, Luigi Filtri
R3,011 Discovery Miles 30 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is an introduction to automotive engineering, to give freshmen ideas about this technology. The text is subdivided in parts that cover all facets of the automobile, including legal and economic aspects related to industry and products, product configuration and fabrication processes, historic evolution and future developments.

The first part describes how motor vehicles were invented and evolved into the present product in more than 100 years of development. The purpose is not only to supply an historical perspective, but also to introduce and discuss the many solutions that were applied (and could be applied again) to solve the same basic problems of vehicle engineering. This part also briefly describes the evolution of automotive technologies and market, including production and development processes.

The second part deals with the description and function analysis of all car subsystems, such as:

. vehicle body,

. chassis, including wheels, suspensions, brakes and steering mechanisms,

. diesel and gasoline engines,

. electric motors, batteries, fuel cells, hybrid propulsion systems,

. driveline, including manual and automatic gearboxes.

This part addresses also many non-technical issues that influence vehicle design and production, such as social and economic impact of vehicles, market, regulations, particularly on pollution and safety.

In spite of the difficulty in forecasting the paths that will be taken by automotive technology, the third part tries to open a window on the future. It is not meant to make predictions that are likely to be wrong, but to discuss the trends of automotive research and innovation and to see the possible paths that may be taken to solve the many problems that are at present open or we can expect for the future.

The book is completed by two appendices about the contribution of computers in designing cars, particularly the car body and outlining fundamentals of vehicle mechanics, including aerodynamics, longitudinal (acceleration and braking) and transversal (path control) motion.

Introduction to Avionics Systems (Hardcover, 2nd ed. Corr. 2nd printing 2006): R.P.G. Collinson Introduction to Avionics Systems (Hardcover, 2nd ed. Corr. 2nd printing 2006)
R.P.G. Collinson
R6,666 Discovery Miles 66 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Evaluation copies are available. Please contact [email protected]. Provide the course number, number of students and present textbook used.

Introduction to Avionic Systems, Second Edition explains the principles and theory of modern avionic systems and how they are implemented with current technology for both civil and military aircraft. The systems are analysed mathematically, where appropriate, so that the design and performance can be understood. The book covers displays and man-machine interaction, aerodynamics and aircraft control, fly-by-wire flight control, inertial sensors and attitude derivation, navigation systems, air data and air data systems, autopilots and flight management systems, avionic systems integration and unmanned air vehicles.

About the Author. Dick Collinson has had "hands-on" experience of most of the systems covered in this book and, as Manager of the Flight Automation Research Laboratory of GEC-Marconi Avionics Ltd. (now part of BAE Systems Ltd.), led the avionics research activities for the company at Rochester, Kent for many years.

He was awarded the Silver Medal of the Royal Aeronautical Society in 1989 for his contribution to avionic systems research and development.

Europe's High Speed Trains - A Study in Geo-Economics (Hardcover): Mitchell P. Strohl Europe's High Speed Trains - A Study in Geo-Economics (Hardcover)
Mitchell P. Strohl
R2,803 Discovery Miles 28 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Strohl examines the evolving network of high speed railway passenger trains in Western Europe. The purpose of the study, in addition to placing high speed train networks in a geographic and economic context, is to introduce the American reader to the evolving system of passenger trains in Europe toward evaluating their feasibility for high-density areas of the U.S. and Canada. Beginning with some general concepts of railway economics, planning, construction, and operation, the author goes on to detail high speed rail networks in France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, and Spain, with additional information on Japan and Scandinavia. This unique work will be of interest to all scholars and professionals in transportation economics and railway systems.

Networks in Aviation - Strategies and Structures (Hardcover, 2010 ed.): Philipp Goedeking Networks in Aviation - Strategies and Structures (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)
Philipp Goedeking
R3,701 Discovery Miles 37 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Aviation networks play a critical role in the success of today's airlines and airports. This book provides insight on all aspects of modern network strategies and structures, ranging from market research to hub design, operations, organization, alliances, benchmarking, and antitrust issues. Considering both the airline and the airport perspectives, the book explains the economics of connectivity or productivity-driven hub structures through basic mathematics, which helps the reader to comprehend the structural strengths and weaknesses of aviation networks. More than 100 charts help clarify the topics at hand.

The Drone Age - A Primer for Individuals and the Enterprise (Hardcover): David Preznuk The Drone Age - A Primer for Individuals and the Enterprise (Hardcover)
David Preznuk; Edited by John Everett Button
R876 Discovery Miles 8 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
UAV PILOT LOGBOOK 2nd Edition - A Comprehensive Drone Flight Logbook for Professional and Serious Hobbyist Drone Pilots - Log... UAV PILOT LOGBOOK 2nd Edition - A Comprehensive Drone Flight Logbook for Professional and Serious Hobbyist Drone Pilots - Log Your Drone Flights Like a Pro! (Hardcover)
Michael L Rampey
R765 Discovery Miles 7 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Long Island Aircraft Crashes - 1909-1959 (Hardcover): Joshua Stoff Long Island Aircraft Crashes - 1909-1959 (Hardcover)
Joshua Stoff
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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