Transport technology and trades Books

This book provides readers with a basic understanding of the concepts and methodologies of sustainable aviation.The book is divided into three sections : basic principles the airport side, and the aircraft side. In-depth chapters discuss the key elements...

The book presents the results of the research project Fleets Go Green from different engineering disciplines. It includes comprehensive empirical data as well as different methods and tools for evaluating and integrating electric vehicles into...

Bring your vintage automobile back to its former glory with "Timeless Revival: The Ultimate Guide to Classic Car Restoration and Maintenance." Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or embarking on your first restoration project, this comprehensive guide...

Entdecken Sie die technische Brillanz, die hinter den leistungsstärksten Rennwagen der Welt steckt - den Formel-1-Autos. In diesem Buch werden die wesentlichen Komponenten eines F1-Autos ausführlich beschrieben, darunter das Fahrwerk, die Hybridmotoren,...

Mike Becker's Helicopter Handbook was first published in 1986 and has been an essential training tool for student pilots, flight instructors and fully qualified pilots for more than 25 years. In 2023, this book was completely revised and expanded...

The photos in this edition are black and white.<p>The venerable Chevy big-block engines have proven themselves for more than half a century as the power plant of choice for incredible performance on the street and strip. They were innovators and...

206 pages and profusely illustrated with more than 320 illustrations diagrams and charts, size 8.25 x 10.75 inches. The primary focus of this manual is on the 1968-1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series including the 280SL, 280SEL, 280S and the 280SE models...

This unique book provides a bridge between digital control theory and vehicle guidance and control practice. It presents practical techniques of digital redesign and direct discrete-time design suitable for a real-time implementation of controllers and...

This is the first book to present the science and instruments of NASA'S MESSENGER space mission. The articles, written by the experts in each area of the MESSENGER mission, describe the mission, spacecraft, scientific objectives, and payload. The book is...

This monograph presents the state of the art in aeroservoelastic (ASE) modeling and analysis and develops a systematic theoretical and computational framework for use by researchers and practicing engineers. It is the first book to focus on the...

This book explores topics that are central to the field of spacecraft attitude determination and control. The authors provide rigorous theoretical derivations of significant algorithms accompanied by a generous amount of qualitative discussions of the...

This volume presents a selection of advanced case studies that address a substantial range of issues and challenges arising in space engineering. The contributing authors are well-recognized researchers and practitioners in space engineering and in...

This book throws a lifeline to designers wading through mounds of antenna array patents looking for the most suitable systems for their projects. Drastically reducing the research time required to locate solutions to the latest challenges in automotive...

The first International Symposium on Unsteady Aerodynamics and Aero­ elasticity of Turbomachines was held in Paris in 1976, and was followed by symposia at Lausanne in 1980, Cambridge in 1984, Aachen in 1987, Bei­ jing in 1989,...

Electromagnetic Signals deals with the practical applications of nonsinusoidal electromagnetic waves or carrier free radars, ultrawideband technology and large relative bandwidth technology. The book is unique since it deals...

Implementing Management Innovations: Lessons Learned from Activity Based Costing in the U.S. Automobile Industry is the result of a long-term study of the implementation of activity based costing (ABC) inside two of...

Global Mobile Satellite Systems - A Systems Overview makes mobile satellite communications understandable for communication engineers, candidates for an engineering degree, technicians, managers, and other decision makers such...

Over the last 15 years, the application of innovative steel concepts in the automotive industry has increased steadily. Numerical simulation technology of hot forming of high-strength steel allows engineers to modify the formability of hot forming steel...

Rail is potentially a very efficient form of transport, but must be convenient, reliable and cost-effective to compete with road and air transport. Optimal control can be used to find energy-efficient driving strategies for...

Although the problem of nonlinear controller design is as old as that of linear controller design, the systematic design methods framed in response are more sparse. Given the range and complexity of nonlinear systems, effective new methods of control...

Dry Clutch Control for Automated Manual Transmission Vehiclesanalyses the control of a part of the powertrain which has a key role in ride comfort during standing-start and gear-shifting manoeuvres. The mechanical conception of the various elements in...

Sliding-mode Control of PEM Fuel Cells demonstrates the application of higher-order sliding-mode control to PEMFC dynamics showing the advantages of sliding modes. The book introduces the theory of fuel cells and sliding-mode...

A systematic computer-aided approach provides a versatile setting for the control engineer to overcome the complications of controller design for highly nonlinear systems. Computer-aided Nonlinear Control System Design provides...

Parallel Processing Applications for Jet Engine Control is a volume in the new Advances in Industrial Control series, edited by Professor M.J. Grimble and Dr. M.A. Johnson of the Industrial Control Unit, University of...

The analysis and computational techniques associated with the navigation and guidance of spacecraft are now in a mature state of development. However the documentation has remained dispersed throughout conference papers,...

Over the last two centuries, the development of modern transportation has significantly transformed human life. The main theme of this book is to understand the complexity of transportation development and model the process of...

"Fault Detection and Isolation: Multi-Vehicle Unmanned System" deals with the design and development of fault detection and isolation algorithms for unmanned vehicles such as spacecraft, aerial drones and other related vehicles. Addressing fault...

Navigation in Space by X-ray Pulsars will consist of two parts. One is on modeling of X-ray pulsar signals. The second part explains how X-ray pulsar signals can be used to solve the relative navigation problem. This book formulates the problem, proposes...

This proceedings volume archives the contributions of the speakers who attended the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on "Science and Technology of Semiconductor-On-Insulator Structures and Devices Operating in a Harsh ...

Fundamentals of International Aviation Law and Policy offers students a systematic, tailored and dynamic approach to understanding the legal scenario concerning international civil aviation.

An insiders view of when the airlines started to hire women pilots. Originally banned from the airline cockpit. In 1973, the first woman pilot was finally hired; others followed. In this entertaining and informative story of determination, courage, and...

The rapid advancement of technology, along with the increasing complexity of air traffic management present significant challenges in aviation management. As the industry continues to evolve, aviation professionals must stay updated with the latest...

The aviation industry faces an unprecedented challenge - the digital transformation revolution. While digital technologies promise immense benefits in terms of efficiency, safety, and passenger experience, they also bring forth intricate challenges...

Cybersecurity Issues and Challenges in the Drone Industry is a comprehensive exploration of the critical cybersecurity problems faced by the rapidly expanding drone industry. With the widespread adoption of drones in military, commercial, and...

The amalgamation of artificial intelligence (AI), optimization techniques, and blockchain is revolutionizing how to conceptualize, design, and operate aerospace systems. While optimization techniques are pivotal in streamlining aerospace processes,...

Transportation systems worldwide face two significant challenges: environmental degradation and urban congestion. The dominance of fossil fuel-driven vehicles is leading to significant air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. As metropolitan areas...

 We sincerely hope that this book can also be used as reference material for the teaching fraternity. We hope that the book is complete in all respects. However in any case, if it lacks certain information, authors may be contacted for constructive...

The income of petroleum as fuel is declining day by day and increasing demand of fuels, as well as the gradually more strict system, pose a face to science and technology. Use of vegetable oils in diesel engines leads to slightly inferior performance and...

This content describes about the life cycle hardware design of Avionics. Explain about various phases of the design cycles like requirement capture, Design,Testing, Verification and Validation and Certification.Most of the life cycle talks about how a...

In several chapters, the author gives an overview of armaments in Europe and thus answers a wealth of questions related to the term armaments.The first chapter deals with the terms armaments, armaments economy and dual-use goods. The second chapter...

Este livro é uma introdução geral à física da propulsão espacial. O autor explica os problemas e questões do actual foguetão de propulsão espacial com base no seu desempenho, e introduz uma teoria de propulsão de campo que o ultrapassa. Além disso, é...

This is my work and it speck about CAD design and production of components in the automotive field with CFRP technology. I spoke about an electric car with solar panels. My work is an overview of the low emission technologies available today and I spoke...