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Beschreibung

*Explains the mathematics essential to flight, teaching basic principles and reasoning *Provides an understanding that allows pilots to utilize new technologies *Examines techniques of GPS (Global Positioning System), and other navigation forms, including calculations of distance and bearings *Covers chart construction, magnetic compasses, mental calculations, long-range flight planning

Über den Autor

James S. Wolper is Professor of Mathematics at Idaho State University and a professional pilot and flight instructor. He is also on the computer science and environmental engineering faculties at ISU. He has a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in mathematics from Brown University. His research has been supported by NASA and by the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research. An airline transport-rated pilot and flight Instructor with single engine, multi-engine, and instrument ratings, he has more than 2900 hours of flight experience, including aerial fire suppression, air ambulance flights, and over 800 hours as a flight instructor for primary and advanced students. He is the author of numerous technical articles and reviews, but this is his first book.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.
Chapter 1: The Shape of the Earth.
Chapter 2: Vectors and Spheres.
Chapter 3: Navigating by the Stars.
Chapter 4: Making Your Own Stars: GPS.
Chapter 5: Navigation in Airplanes.
Chapter 6: Navigation Planning.
Chapter 7: A Guide to Further Reading.
Appendix: The Navigational Stars.
References.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2001
Genre:	Fahrzeuge , Importe
Produktart:	Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik:	Hobby & Freizeit
Thema:	Fahrzeuge/Flugzeuge/Schiffe/Allgemeines
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9780071375726
ISBN-10:	0071375724
UPC:	639785328698
EAN:	0639785328698
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Wolper, James Samuel Wolper James
Hersteller:	McGraw-Hill
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	246 x 189 x 15 mm
Von/Mit:	James Samuel Wolper (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum:	16.06.2001
Gewicht:	0,555 kg