Designed to be a high-level, approachable resource for engineers who need further insight into spatial temporal information systems from an ontological perspective, Spatial Temporal Information Systems: An Ontological Approach using STK (R) explains the dynamics of objects interaction from signal analysis to trajectory design, spatial modeling, and other spatial analytics by using STK (R), which is a general-purpose modeling and analysis application for any type of space, defense, or intelligence system. Building a foundation to begin the study of spatial temporal information systems, the book details a form of analysis that is a powerful tool for modeling, engineering, and operations of space, cyberspace, satellites, missile defense, and electronic systems. It discusses the many applications of space technologies by using a mission-proven software for timely and cost-effective development that serves public interests in civil, commercial, academic, national, and international space communities. Written for readers with a background in physics or engineering, the book is also designed for the beginning analyst sitting behind a desk who needs more information on STK. Upon reading this book, STK new users and power users will not only understand what the tools are, but also how the software can be used to make their job easier. In addition, satellite operators and analysts benefit from the ability to utilize a variety of propagators satellite applications. Analytics, semi-analytic and numerical integrators are discussed, including Keplerian orbital elements and full numerical integration of STK's High Precision Orbit Propagation or simplified as a two-body analysis. This tool, as well as this book, will bring breadth and depth to the understanding of systems dynamics and the ontology of objects in relationship to other objects and vehicles including central bodies.

McNeil traces the poor quality of high school instruction to the tensions between the social control purposes of schooling and the schools' educational goals.

Over 750 entries in a single alphabetical sequence offer a comprehensive, compact guide to the major landmarks of American literature from colonial times to the present. Entries on 500 individual authors as well as individual works major novels, plays, volumes of poetry, historical narratives are included.

This book is a collection of poems that aims to be the voice of a generation. It examines issues of oppression, separation, segregation, sexism, the rise and fall of Hip Hop and the list continues. There is a gripping honesty of the words and the poems paints pictures for the readers to see. With the title "Before There Were Guns There Were Gods" the author aims to show a linkage between the greatness of our ancestors and the demise of that greatness with the creation of the gun. It is not simply a collection of poetry; this book is a collection of reality. Enjoy!