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1
Comprehensive wing section data compilation.
Focus on subsonic aerodynamic characteristics.
Includes theoretical and experimental considerations.
Essential for engineers and aeronautical students.
Methods for predicting wing characteristics provided.
Accessible mathematics, knowledge of calculus assumed.
Extensive appendix with critical airfoil tables.
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Price Range: $23.98
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Comprehensive graduate-level thermodynamics textbook.
Covers Jacobian theory and Maxwell equations.
Explores stability and real gas theories.
Includes critical point and chemical thermodynamics.
Ideal for advanced engineering and physics students.
Structured for deep understanding of thermodynamic principles.
Essential for aerospace and mechanical engineering disciplines.
Price Range: $72.80
3
Systematic model of professional airmanship.
Guides self-appraisal and improvement in airmanship.
Applicable for all aviation community members.
Focuses on flight proficiency and teamwork.
Enhances good judgment in crisis situations.
Written by experienced Major Tony Kern.
A benchmark for aspiring pilots.
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Price Range: $43.00
4
Comprehensive guide for amateur rocket enthusiasts.
Over 600 illustrations enhance learning experience.
Teaches construction of solid fuel rocket motors.
Contains five unique homemade rocket fuel formulas.
Features 54 proven rocket motor designs.
Easy-to-follow instructions with accessible materials.
Perfect for beginners and hobbyists alike.
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Price Range: $20.25
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Bridges spacecraft dynamics and control techniques.
Covers fundamental physics principles for spacecraft control.
Discusses orbital and attitude maneuvering strategies.
Explores orbit establishment and transfer methods.
Covers attitude control devices and automatic control techniques.
Includes exercises to reinforce learning concepts.
Suitable for students and professional engineers alike.
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Price Range: $25.50
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Comprehensive guide to commercial aviation safety.
Fully updated with latest regulations and practices.
Covers human factors and accident investigation.
Includes real-world examples and detailed analyses.
Features up-to-date accident statistics and regulations.
Addresses proactive safety procedures and protocols.
Explores emerging trends in aviation safety.
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Price Range: $58.96
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Comprehensive pilot-oriented approach to flight aerodynamics.
Connects principles of physics to real-world applications.
Complies with FAA rules and regulations.
Includes learning objectives and key idea summaries.
Online materials like test bank and solutions manual.
Thorough introduction to aerodynamic terms and definitions.
Practical discussions on aircraft control systems.
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Price Range: $92.03
8
Comprehensive content review for Praxis 5572 exam.
Two full-length practice tests with detailed explanations.
Effective test-taking strategies to enhance performance.
Customized study plans for various preparation timelines.
Structured according to official test blueprint.
Additional resources for enhanced preparation support.
Price Range: $24.99
9
Comprehensive introduction to global aviation industry.
Designed for future aviation professionals.
Covers diverse aviation careers and sectors.
Includes case studies on aviation accidents.
Offers online resources and test bank.
Enriched understanding of interconnected aviation roles.
Supports career path exploration in aviation.
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Price Range: $46.37
10
Comprehensive guide for corporate flight departments.
Revised edition with updated industry standards.
Covers latest business aircraft and technology advancements.
Focuses on decision-making strategies and practices.
Includes updated safety management system guidelines.
New regulations for international aviation operations included.
Enhanced operational and safety management techniques explained.
Price Range: $73.00
11
Comprehensive introduction to GPS technology.
Ideal for senior and graduate engineering courses.
Explains GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo systems.
Covers position, velocity, and time estimation techniques.
Details GPS signal structure and processing steps.
Adds insights on signal blockage and RFI challenges.
Useful as a self-study guide for engineers.
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Price Range: $78.45
12
Introduces probability, risk, and uncertainty concepts.
Focuses on applied probability and statistics methods.
Real-world examples enhance understanding of risk assessment.
Teaches spreadsheet tools for probability problem-solving.
Explains Monte Carlo simulations and decision trees.
Equips students for multidisciplinary team communication.
Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate civil engineering students.
Price Range: $53.59
13
Comprehensive analysis of aircraft engine systems.
Focus on performance and design parameters.
Explores fluid mechanics and mechanical stresses.
Covers noise production and pollution emissions.
Relevant for undergraduate engineering students.
Includes practical problems and reference materials.
Applicable to automotive and stationary gas turbines.
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Price Range: $3.25
14
Explores combustion instabilities in liquid rocket engines.
Features formerly classified Soviet research material.
Written by an expert Soviet theorist.
Includes theoretical and experimental insights.
Details unique Eastern perspectives on combustion.
Discusses dynamical behavior in rocket chambers.
Essential for aerospace engineering professionals and students.
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Price Range: $79.95
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Comprehensive guide to space instrument design principles.
Covers mechanical, thermal, and electronic design aspects.
Includes stress analysis and multilayer insulation techniques.
Focuses on spacecraft subsystem testing and verification.
Features worked examples for practical understanding.
Addresses future developments and financial constraints.
Includes lists of symbols, acronyms, and references.
Price Range: $53.34
16
Comprehensive guide on ablative materials and systems.
Explores history and future design processes.
Enhances scientific understanding of thermal protection modeling.
Written by expert Georges Duffa in the field.
Part of the respected AIAA Education Series.
Ideal for students and professionals in aerospace engineering.
Develops essential skills for thermal system modeling.
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Price Range: $119.95
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Essential textbook for aspiring aeronautical engineers.
Covers aircraft design methodologies and principles.
Includes practical examples and case studies.
Features relevant problems for hands-on learning.
Third Edition adds new material on stealth technologies.
Discusses drag curves and flight testing processes.
Required reading at the United States Air Force Academy.
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Price Range: $109.95
18
Comprehensive comparison of EASA and FAA requirements.
In-depth examination of Aircraft Maintenance Program elements.
Explains aircraft accident investigations and rule development.
Introduces Triangle of Airworthiness model for understanding.
Focuses on cost-effective and optimization perspectives.
Highlights best practices from leading airlines worldwide.
Valuable resource for engineers, students, and researchers.
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Price Range: $100.70
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Comprehensive introduction to flight dynamics principles.
Focuses on aircraft stability and control theories.
Integrates flight control systems and automatic control.
Accessible for first-time learners in aerospace engineering.
Foundation for advanced topics like non-linear dynamics.
Includes insights into flight simulation and handling qualities.
Student-friendly text aimed at practical understanding.
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Price Range: $85.44
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Comprehensive exploration of rarefied gas dynamics.
Focuses on kinetic theory applications in engineering.
Covers both monatomic and polyatomic gas models.
Includes problems for practical understanding and application.
Addresses evaporation and condensation phenomena specifically.
Suitable for graduate courses in aerospace engineering.
Utilizes approximation techniques for complex problems.
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Price Range: $132.16
21
Comprehensive coverage of airplane performance fundamentals.
Explains stability, dynamics, and flight control concepts.
Includes basic aerodynamics and aircraft performance principles.
Detailed examination of aircraft dynamics and equations.
Focus on stability augmentation systems and autopilots.
Insights into aircraft response and closed-loop control.
New chapter on unmanned aerial vehicle challenges.
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Price Range: $113.07
22
Comprehensive treatment of launch vehicle flight mechanics.
State equations ready for simulation coding.
Discusses mass matrix forms for vehicle dynamics.
Examines nozzle motions and flexible body coupling.
Guides aerospace engineers in simulation creation.
Integrates modern FEM with dynamic element models.
Offers methods for flight control design transition.
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Price Range: $159.72
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Analyzes spacecraft collision probabilities in orbit.
Focuses on long-term proximity cases.
Detailed ISS collision probability assessment included.
Models ISS with complex shape for accuracy.
Developed Excel macros for numerical tables.
Graphical plots enhance understanding of collision risks.
Supporting materials available on AIAA website.
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Price Range: $79.95
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Comprehensive coverage of system dynamics concepts.
Focus on mathematical modeling and analysis techniques.
Includes diverse applications in complex systems.
Strong emphasis on control system design principles.
More homework problems than competing textbooks.
Early introduction to MATLAB® and Simulink®.
Practical case studies for real-world understanding.
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Price Range: $185.62
25
Comprehensive guide to fluid dynamics principles.
Updated with new programming examples and techniques.
Covers incompressible flows and advanced methods.
Includes sources for 1-D and 2-D solvers.
Features tools for stability analysis and parallelization.
Essential for engineers, scientists, and students.
Enhances understanding of modern computational methods.
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Price Range: $128.08
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Comprehensive simulation of combustion engine processes.
Explores mixture formation and combustion dynamics.
Analyzes emissions and environmental impact.
Utilizes advanced physical and chemical models.
Real-world applications for automotive engineering.
Enhances understanding of transient reactions.
Innovative approaches to engine performance optimization.
Price Range: $136.48
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Comprehensive guide for aviation educators and trainers.
Addresses unique adult learning principles in aviation.
Effective teaching strategies for aviation professionals.
Enhances skills for conducting aviation instruction.
Highlights critical issues in aviation education.
Suitable for university students and aviation personnel.
Focuses on human factors and crew resource management.
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Price Range: $150.00
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Comprehensive overview of the global airline industry.
Contributions from experts across three continents.
Covers air transport economics and operations thoroughly.
Important insights on aviation safety and security.
Includes updates on airline statistics and information.
Ideal for students and industry professionals alike.
Enhances understanding of aviation management principles.
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Price Range: $3.25
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Comprehensive history of manned space-flight.
Covers Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions.
Written by expert Hamish Lindsay.
Includes previously unpublished photographs.
Engaging narrative with interviews and quotes.
Ideal for space enthusiasts and students.
Detailed reference for future exploration.
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Price Range: $3.25
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Comprehensive treatment of hybrid rocket technology.
Contributions from respected experts in the field.
Covers fundamental and advanced hybrid combustion concepts.
Includes numerical and theoretical analysis of propulsion.
Features various practical applications of hybrid rockets.
Enhanced with 25 to 35 graphical elements.
A must-have resource for students and professionals.
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Price Range: $119.95
