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Flying Fast Jets: Human Factors and Performance Limitations (Human Factors in Defence)
by David G. NewmanThis book provides a detailed general overview of the human factors and performance limitations associated with flying fast jets, integrating all the latest available research literature on the demanding operational tasks faced by such pilots and aircrews. As such, it has a strong military focus, dealing with pilots of fighter aircraft, attack aircraft and lead-in fighter trainer aircraft that are traditionally only single or dual pilot operations. The book deals not only with the issue of G force, but discusses ejection and escape/survival, disorientation, high altitude physiology, pilot training and selection, helmet-mounted equipment, situational awareness, data fusion and multi-sensor integration, human machine interface issues and advanced cockpit design. It examines the human performance issues associated with the technological advances made in fast jets, such as increased manoeuvrability, increased use of the pilot’s head as a mounting platform for sensor and weapons systems, and the complexities involved in the human-machine interface within these aircraft.
Flying Frogs and Walking Fish: Leaping Lemurs, Tumbling Toads, Jet-Propelled Jellyfish, and More Surprising Ways That Animals Move
by Steve Jenkins Robin PageA red-lipped batfish waddles across the sea floor on its fins, searching for small sea creatures to eat. Other animals may fly or glide, or jet-propel themselves to get around. These creatures come equipped with legs, wings, or tentacles, and they often move from place to place in surprising ways. In the latest eye-catching escape into the kingdom of Animalia, Caldecott Honor-winning team Jenkins and Page show how animals roll, fly, walk, leap, climb, swim and even flip! This fascinating and fun illustrated nonfiction melds science, art, biology, and the environment together in a detailed and well-researched book about how animals move in our world today.
Flying Insects and Robots
by Dario Floreano Jean-Christophe Zufferey Mandyam V. Srinivasan Charlie EllingtonFlying insects are intelligent micromachines capable of exquisite maneuvers in unpredictable environments. Understanding these systems advances our knowledge of flight control, sensor suites, and unsteady aerodynamics, which is of crucial interest to engineers developing intelligent flying robots or micro air vehicles (MAVs). The insights we gain when synthesizing bioinspired systems can in turn benefit the fields of neurophysiology, ethology and zoology by providing real-life tests of the proposed models. This book was written by biologists and engineers leading the research in this crossdisciplinary field. It examines all aspects of the mechanics, technology and intelligence of insects and insectoids. After introductory-level overviews of flight control in insects, dedicated chapters focus on the development of autonomous flying systems using biological principles to sense their surroundings and autonomously navigate. A significant part of the book is dedicated to the mechanics and control of flapping wings both in insects and artificial systems. Finally hybrid locomotion, energy harvesting and manufacturing of small flying robots are covered. A particular feature of the book is the depth on realization topics such as control engineering, electronics, mechanics, optics, robotics and manufacturing. This book will be of interest to academic and industrial researchers engaged with theory and engineering in the domains of aerial robotics, artificial intelligence, and entomology.
Flying Serpents and Dragons: The Story of Man's Reptilian Past
by R. A. BoulayWorld-wide legends refer to giant flying lizards and dragons which came to this planet and founded the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China. Who were these reptilian creatures? This book provides the answers to many of the riddles of history.
Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story
by Michael CollinsIn this entrancing account, space traveler Michael Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his astronaut training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to his autobiography, revised and updated for this edition, is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe.
Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story
by Michael CollinsBased on the adult bestseller Carrying the FireIn time for the 50th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon, this re-release of Michael Collins's autobiography is a bold, sparkling testament to exploration and perseverance. In this captivating account, space traveler Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to this autobiography is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe. Originally published in 1976 and updated for this new edition, including an introduction from astronaut Scott Kelly, Collins's voice and message are sure to resonate with a new generation of readers.
Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story
by Michael CollinsIn this entrancing account, space traveler Michael Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his astronaut training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to his autobiography, revised and updated for this edition of Flying to the Moon, is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe. "Several astronauts have written about their experiences, but none so well as Michael Collins...This is just the book to give the child whose parents made Yeager and The Right Stuff best sellers."-The Washington Post Book World
Flächeninanspruchnahme in Deutschland: Auf dem Wege zu einem besseren Verständnis der Siedlungs- und Verkehrsflächenentwicklung
by Martin Behnisch Gotthard Meinel Odette KretschmerDieses Buch behandelt konzeptionelle und methodische Grundlagen zur Beschreibung und Erklärung der Flächennutzung und Flächenentwicklung. Ausgewählte Autorinnen und Autoren aus verschiedensten Forschungs- und Planungsinstitutionen stellen eine breite Vielfalt an aktuellen Forschungsansätzen zur Umwidmung von Freiflächen in Siedlungs- und Verkehrsflächen (Flächeninanspruchnahme) in Deutschland vor.In den einzelnen Kapiteln wird auf wichtige Fragen eingegangen: Wie messen und erklären wir Zustand und Struktur der Flächennutzung? Welche Instrumente können langfristig eine nachhaltige Flächenentwicklung unterstützen? Welche Herausforderungen bestehen für das Flächenmanagement im ländlichen Raum? Welche Einflussgrößen prägen die Siedlungsstruktur und Siedlungsentwicklung in Deutschland? Das Buch richtet sich an alle, die sich für den schonenden Umgang mit der begrenzten Ressource Boden, die räumliche Struktur und Entwicklung der Flächeninanspruchnahme, das komplexe Ursachenbündel der Siedlungs- und Verkehrsflächenentwicklung und die Instrumente einer nachhaltigen und klimagerechten Flächennutzungsentwicklung interessieren.
Flächentragwerke: Scheiben, Platten, Schalen, geschichtete Strukturen
by Christian MittelstedtDieses Buch bietet eine umfassende Darstellung der Statik der Flächentragwerke und ist in fünf Abschnitte unterteilt. Nachdem im ersten Abschnitt die Grundlagen der Elastizitätstheorie und der Energiemethoden der Elastostatik kurz eingeführt wurden, widmet sich der zweite Abschnitt der Statik der Scheibentragwerke. Neben isotropen Scheiben in kartesischen und polaren Koordinaten werden außerdem Näherungsverfahren sowie anisotrope Scheiben behandelt. Der nachfolgende dritte Abschnitt behandelt Plattenstrukturen, wobei auch hier Platten in kartesischen und polaren Koordinaten behandelt werden und zudem Näherungsverfahren sowie Plattentheorien höherer Ordnung besprochen werden. Weitere Kapitel dieses Abschnitts behandeln das Plattenbeulen sowie die geometrisch nichtlineare Analyse. Der vierte Abschnitt dieses Buchs ist der Statik geschichteter Flächentragwerke gewidmet. Hierbei werden sowohl die Klassische Laminattheorie als auch Laminattheorien höherer Ordnung diskutiert, und als ein Spezialfall wird die sog. Sandwichbauweise angesprochen. Der fünfte und letzte Abschnitt dieses Buchs ist den Schalen, also gekrümmten Flächentragwerken gewidmet, wobei hier der gängigen Einteilung in die Membrantheorie einerseits und der Biegetheorie andererseits gefolgt wird.Dieses Buch richtet sich an Studierende an Fachhochschulen und Universitäten, aber auch an Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure in der Praxis sowie an Forscherinnen und Forscher der Ingenieurwissenschaften.
Foam Engineering
by Paul StevensonContaining contributions from leading academic and industrial researchers, this book provides a much needed update of foam science research. The first section of the book presents an accessible summary of the theory and fundamentals of foams. This includes chapters on morphology, drainage, Ostwald ripening, coalescence, rheology, and pneumatic foams.The second section demonstrates how this theory is used in a wide range of industrial applications, including foam fractionation, froth flotation and foam mitigation. It includes chapters on suprafroths, flotation of oil sands, foams in enhancing petroleum recovery, Gas-liquid Mass Transfer in foam, foams in glass manufacturing, fire-fighting foam technology and consumer product foams.Key features:Foam fractionation is an exciting and emerging technology, starting to gain significant attentionDiscusses a vital topic for many industries, especially mineral processing, petroleum engineering, bioengineering, consumer products and food sectorLinks foam science theory to industrial applications, making it accessible to an engineering science audienceSummarizes the latest developments in this rapidly progressing area of researchContains contributions from leading international researchers from academia and industry
Foam Films and Foams: Fundamentals and Applications (Progress in Colloid and Interface Science)
by Dotchi Exerowa, Georgi Gochev, Dimo Platikanov, Libero Liggieri and Reinhard MillerThis book describes in detail the scientific philosophy of the formation and stabilization-destabilization of foams. It presents all hierarchical steps of a foam, starting from the properties of adsorption layers formed by foaming agents, discussing the properties of foam films as the building blocks of a foam, and then describing details of real foams, including many fields of application. The information presented in the book is useful to people working on the formulation of foams or attempting to avoid or destruct foams in unwanted situations.
Foam Fractionation: Principles and Process Design
by Xueliang Li Paul StevensonFoam fractionation is a separation process in which proteins and other amphipathic species adsorb to the surface of bubbles. The bubbles are then removed from the solution in the form of foam at the top of a column. Due to its cost-effectiveness, foam fractionation has the potential for rapid commercial growth, especially in biotechnology.To assist
Foams: Theory: Measurements: Applications
by RobertK. Prud'hommeThis volume discusses the physics and physical processes of foam and foaming. It delineates various measurement techniques for characterizing foams and foam properties as well as the chemistry and application of foams. The use of foams in the textile industry, personal care products, enhanced oil recovery, firefighting and mineral floatation are highlighted, and the connection between the microstructure and physical properties of foam are detailed. Coverage includes nonaqueous foams and silicone antifoams, and more.
Focus On Earth Science
by James Sammons Mary Beth Abel Hughes Patsy Eldridge Lynda PennellNIMAC-sourced textbook
Focus On Earth Science (California)
by Douglas Fisher Dinah Zike National Geographic Donna L. Ross Elizabeth A. Nagy-Shadman Jan Vermilye Joseph J. Kerski Juli Berwald Julie Meyer Sheets Nancy Trautmann Sergio A. GuazzottiNIMAC-sourced textbook
Focus On Geology Preliminary Edition
by Karen Kortz Jessica SmayThis Physical Geology textbook uses cutting edge research to guide the creation of carefully structured pages that cover topics commonly taught in introductory physical geology courses. The book is focused around images and emphasizes the key concepts Research (e.g. Mayer, 2003) indicates that students learn more deeply: - when extraneous material is excluded rather than included, - from words and pictures than from words alone, - when printed words are placed near rather than far from corresponding pictures, and - when words are presented in conversational rather than formal style. Most traditional geoscience textbooks do not address this research. Although geoscience textbooks are image-rich, the text is often separate from figures, generally with a note in the text referring the student to look at the image. Research indicates that many students just glance at the images or ignore them altogether, resulting in a less productive learning experience than intended by the authors. Also, most textbooks, even "essentials" versions, tend to have more information than an introductory student can learn in a semester, and the students, therefore, have a difficult time distilling the key concepts from the details. Images play an integral role in the textbook. There are no long blocks of text to read, but, instead, most information is presented incorporated in or around figures. Students therefore examine the images, integrating text and figures, which results in a deeper learning experience. Concepts are represented in multiple ways (photographs, written descriptions, detailed drawings, sketches, graphs, analogies, etc.) to maximize student learning. Because research indicates that students have a difficult time pulling out the key points from images, many of the images in this book are simple, without too many realistic-but-distracting details. Many of the photographs are accompanied by a simplified sketch of the same area illustrating the important geological features shown. The process of comparing two images presenting the same information in different ways (e.g. a photograph and a sketch) directs students to observe the important features and requires students to integrate those two images, strengthening their learning. Simple language is used when writing, and non-essential vocabulary words are omitted, so students will not focus on memorizing definitions without understanding the concepts. The book has a more conversational style than many current textbooks. This textbook presents the key concepts in geoscience without additional distracting details. As a result, this book is shorter than other books currently on the market. The concise nature of the book encourages students to read it. Because it emphasizes the key concepts, students have a better understanding of the fundamentals and will come to class more prepared. Therefore, instructors will be able to cover additional information in class, because the fundamentals are already understood by the students. The themes in the book are plate tectonics, water cycle, rock cycle and how geology and people affect each other. These are concepts that are key in understanding geoology and learning why it is relevant in today's society. These three themes are emphasized, and individual topics are related back to the overarching themes.
Focus On Life Science (California)
by Douglas Fisher Dinah Zike National Geographic Donna L. Ross Juli Berwald Keith Olin Mann Kimberly Fekany LeeNIMAC-sourced textbook
Focus On Middle School Biology
by Rebecca W. KellerThe Focus On Middle School Biology Student Textbook gives young students a strong foundation in the scientific discipline of biology. Students will learn about the classification of living things (taxonomy), cell structure and types of cells, photosynthesis, plant structures and their purpose, the life cycle of plants, single-celled organisms and how they move and eat, the life cycle of the frog, the life cycle of the butterfly, and ecosystems. The Focus On Middle School Biology Student Textbook contains 10 full-color chapters. Grades 5-8.
Focus On Middle School Biology Student Textbook, 3rd Edition (Real Science-4-kids Ser.)
by Rebecca W. KellerThe Focus On Middle School Biology Student Textbook, 3rd Edition introduces young students to the scientific discipline of biology. Students will learn about philosophical maps, taxonomy, tools used in biology labs and fieldwork, microscopes, the chemistry of living things, the different types of cells, viruses, bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, plant structures and reproduction, photosynthesis, animal cells and structures, non-chordates, mammals and other chordates, human anatomy, and more. The Focus On Middle School Biology Student Textbook, 3rd Edition has 16 full-color chapters and a glossary-index with pronunciation guides. 214 pages. Grades 5-8.
Focus On Middle School Chemistry
by Rebecca W. KellerThe Focus On Middle School Chemistry Student Textbook provides young students with a solid foundation in the concepts of the scientific discipline of chemistry. Students will learn about atoms, how atoms bond to form molecules, types of bonds, chemical reactions, acids and bases, pH, mixtures and how they can be separated, energy molecules in food, polymers and their characteristics, DNA, proteins, and more. The Focus On Middle School Chemistry Student Textbook has 10 full-color chapters. Grades 5-8.
Focus On Middle School Physics (Grades 5-8)
by Rebecca W. KellerThe Focus On Middle School Physics Student Textbook provides students with a solid foundation in the scientific discipline of physics. Students will learn about concepts such as force, work, potential and kinetic energy, motion, energy of atoms and molecules, electrical energy, moving electric charges, magnets, light and sound, the conservation of energy, and more. The Focus On Middle School Physics Student Textbook has ten full-color chapters and includes a glossary and pronunciation guide at the back of the book. Grades 5-8.
Focus On Physical Science (California)
by Douglas Fisher Dinah Zike Laurel Dingrando Margaret K. Zorn National Geographic Cindy Klevickis David G. Haase Isaac Turiel Jennifer GonyaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Focus On Phytochemical Pesticides
by Martin JacobsonFirst published in 1989. Presents research and findings from a series of conferences in the 1980s on the use of plants in pesticides for insect control.