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The National Aerospace Initiative (NAI) was conceived as a joint effort between the Department of Defense (DOD) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to sustain the aerospace leadership of the United States through the acceleration of selected aerospace technologies: hypersonic flight, access to space, and space technologies. The Air Force became concerned about the NAI's possible consequences on Air Force programs and budget if NAI program decisions differed from Air Force priorities. To examine this issue, it asked the NRC for an independent review of the NAI. This report presents the results of that assessment. It focuses on three questions asked by the Air Force: is NAI technically feasible in the time frame laid out; is it financially feasible over that period; and is it operationally relevant. ... Read more

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This case study describes the aerodynamic development of the Concorde, as told from the British and French perspectives to illustrate the cooperative nature of the program. ... Read more

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Principles of Flight Simulation is a comprehensive guide to flight simulator design, covering the modelling, algorithms and software which underpin flight simulation.

The book covers the mathematical modelling and software which underpin flight simulation. The detailed equations of motion used to model aircraft dynamics are developed and then applied to the simulation of flight control systems and navigation systems. Real-time computer graphics algorithms are developed to implement aircraft displays and visual systems, covering OpenGL and OpenSceneGraph. The book also covers techniques used in motion platform development, the design of instructor stations and validation and qualification of simulator systems.

An exceptional feature of Principles of Flight Simulation is access to a complete suite of software (www.wiley.com/go/allerton) to enable experienced engineers to develop their own flight simulator – something that should be well within the capability of many university engineering departments and research organisations.

• Based on C code modules from an actual flight simulator developed by the author, along with lecture material from lecture series given by the author at Cranfield University and the University of Sheffield
• Brings together mathematical modeling, computer graphics, real-time software, flight control systems, avionics and simulator validation into one of the faster growing application areas in engineering
• Features full colour plates of images and photographs.

Principles of Flight Simulation will appeal to senior and postgraduate students of system dynamics, flight control systems, avionics and computer graphics, as well as engineers in related disciplines covering mechanical, electrical and computer systems engineering needing to develop simulation facilities. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Good and necesary overview
I have been working on flight simulation around 10 years.. i think this is a good guide for work in this area.. it covers many differents aspects and refer to differents sources for further reference. Althought it has some detectable errors.. but the general balance is positive.

Excellent book, some errors and ambiguity
I've worked in flight simulation several times during my career, and am currently back in the field.
I was looking for a good reference for state of the art info on flight simulation and this seemed to meet that requirement.I'm only about a quarter of the way through it so far, and based on that, I feel it was well worth the price.However, I'm a bit disappointed at a few errors I've found, and the fact that I can't seem to find an Errata sheet anywhere on Wiley's website.

The snippets of C code included provide very good illustration of how one might code portions of a simulation, but no one should buy this book with the idea that they will be able to code any type of realistic simulation just from the examples given.I think Stevens and Lewis provide more complete examples of code in their book (Aircraft Control and Simulation).I would also recommend the book by Rolfe and Staples (Flight Simulation)...it doesn't provide code examples, and is a bit dated, but also contains a lot of good background info on flight simulation.

As for this book, Principles of Flight Simulation, I would definitely give it 5-stars if the minor errors get updated in a future printing, or if Wiley at least would put out an Errata section on their website.

This is exactley what I looking for
I have several books introducing to the aerodynamics simulation.

but I wanted to have whole comprehensive bible.

because this field requires various theories and understanding about many queues.

for most, this may not the entire one but for sure, this is the guide to

world of flight simulation I expected.
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Presents parametric methods and tools for the simultaneous design of several representative operating conditions and several design specifications in the time and frequency domains. Shows the historic roots of the methods, their limitations and research needs in robust control. ... Read more

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Assuming only neighbor-neighbor interaction among vehicles, this monograph develops distributed consensus strategies that ensure that the information states of all vehicles in a network converge to a common value. Readers learn to deal with groups of autonomous vehicles in aerial, terrestrial, and submarine environments. Plus, they get the tools needed to overcome impaired communication by using constantly updated neighbor-neighbor interchange.

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This book offers for the first time a consistent presentation on the application of functional system simulation in spacecraft development - covering the entire process from spacecraft design to final verification. The book treats the diverse simulator types and their application in the subsequent steps of a spacecraft engineering process. Furthermore it covers the topics of spacecraft equipment modeling for simulation, simulator numerics, software design and software engineering technology. Up to date research topics in both simulation technology and applications are handled as well.Instructive examples, from professional simulator applications in space industry as well as examples from an advanced academic small satellite program, treat the subject according to the latest state of research and technology. Extensive literature references round off the documentation. The book is equally applicable for students as well as for experts of many engineering disciplines in industry. It is suitable for introduction and reference in modern simulation based system engineering.

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This is a description and analysis of the diffusion of publicly-funded (US government performed and sponsored) aeronautical research and development based on studies conducted under the NASA/DoD Aerospace Knowledge Diffusion Research Project. The first section describes how our technology and information policies interact to influence the US aerospace industry. The second section presents the findings of the authors' empirical research. The final section offers comparisons with other national systems, analyzes the STI models used by selected federal agencies and presents a revised technology policy and STI model. ... Read more

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New concepts, ideas, and innovations in aerospace, technology, and human science promise revolutions in aerospace, technology and human life. In aerospace these include the new method of flight - AB levitation. This method allows humanity to flight as bird, riches very high speeds and free flight to space; the electrostatic ramjet and beam space propulsions; electrostatic magsail; high speed solar sail; a transfer of electricity in long distance at space; the space thermonuclear propulsion, the new electrostatic engine which can be used as driver for space launcher and accelerator of space ships, as an engine in new electrostatic high speed train; etc. In technology these include the new mini-thermonuclear reactor, utilisation of high altitude wind energy, protection from tsunami, control of local and global weather, converting of deserts and polar Earth regions in 'evergreen' gardens, high altitude gas pipeline, and so on. In human science we include electronic immortality of people. The author summarises some revolutionary concepts, ideas, innovations, and methods for scientists, engineers, students, and the public. ... Read more

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Assesses the scope of external federal spending in the aerospace industry from 1993 to 2003 ... Read more

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Investigation of Aeronautical and Engineering Component Failures will be valuable to the entire aeronautical community. It presents a study of the failure analysis of metallic components with an emphasis on aerospace/aeronautical components-topics on which there has previously been very little available data. The author pays special attention to the methodology of failure analysis, the various tools and techniques employed for identifying the cause of failure, as well as the presentation of real-world case studies. It includes 37 case histories for examination, complimented by photo micrographs and fractographs that help readers acquire a better grasp of microstructural anomalies and fracture features. ... Read more

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This established and authoritative text focuses on the design and analysis of nonlinear control systems. The author considers the latest research results and techniques in this updated and extended edition. Examples are given from mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineering. The approach consists of a rigorous mathematical formulation of control problems and respective methods of solution. The two appendices outline the most important concepts of differential geometry and present some specific findings not often found in other standard works. The book is, therefore, suitable both as a graduate and undergraduate text and as a source for reference. ... Read more

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Nonlinear Control System
Be prepared with differential manifolds before start with this book. I enjoy the way the author explained his thought flow. If there is more examples it will definite help people from engineering side.

Rigorous analysis, Different take on Nonlinear control systems
It is an excellent book to understand the theoretical foundations of nonlinear control systems. Although I have taken 2 graduate level courses in this subject, I have not seen such rigorous analysis in the courses. The books provides the mathematical backbone, which I missed in the courses (which jump straight from dot(x) = f(x), to designing filtered states). Key examples are provided to strengthen some ideas. Equivalents of Reachability and Observability in nonlinear systems are provided with a differential geometric perspective. This is as far as I have come in this book. I guess I will edit my review if my opinion changes further down the lane!


Warning: One needs to be very familiar with concepts of real analysis and differential topology to begin with.

Isidori's Magnum Opus
This is simply the best book written on nonlinear control theory.The contents form the basis for feedback linearization techniques, nonlinear observers, sliding mode control, understanding relative degree, nonminimum phase systems, exact linearization, and a host of other topics.A careful reading of this book will provide vast rewards.A fantastic book. ... Read more

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Providing quality research for the reader, this title encompasses all the recent developments in smart sensor technology for health monitoring in aerospace structures, providing a valuable introduction to damage detection techniques. Focussing on engineering applications, all chapters are written by smart structures and materials experts from aerospace manufacturers and research/academic institutions.

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The integration of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanotechnology (NT) in sensors and devices significantly reduces their weight, size, power consumption, and production costs. These sensors and devices can then play greater roles in defense operations, wireless communication, the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and many more applications.

MEMS and Nanotechnology-Based Sensors and Devices for Communications, Medical and Aerospace Applications presents the latest performance parameters and experimental data of state-of-the-art sensors and devices. It describes packaging details, materials and their properties, and fabrication requirements vital for design, development, and testing. Some of the cutting-edge materials covered include quantum dots, nanoparticles, photonic crystals, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs).

This comprehensive work encompasses various types of MEMS- and NT-based sensors and devices, such as micropumps, accelerometers, photonic bandgap devices, acoustic sensors, CNT-based transistors, photovoltaic cells, and smart sensors. It also discusses how these sensors and devices are used in a number of applications, including weapons’ health, battlefield monitoring, cancer research, stealth technology, chemical detection, and drug delivery. ... Read more

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Presenting the fundamental tools of experimentation that are currently used by engineers and scientists, Measurement and Data Analysis for Engineering and Science, Second Edition covers the basics of experimentation, hardware of experiments, and methods of data analysis. It also offers historical perspectives throughout. Updating and reorganizing its popular predecessor, this second edition makes the text much easier to follow and enhances the presentation with electronic material.

New to the Second Edition

• Order of chapters now reflects the sequence of topics usually included in an undergraduate course
• Asterisked sections denote material not typically covered formally during lecture in an introductory undergraduate course
• More than 150 new problems, bringing the total to over 420 problems
• Supplementary website that provides unit conversions, learning objectives, review crossword puzzles and solutions, differential equation derivations, laboratory exercise descriptions, MATLAB^® sidebars with M-files, and homework data files

Thorough and up to date, this edition continues to help students gain a fundamental understanding of the tools of experimentation. It discusses basic concepts related to experiments, measurement system components and responses, data analysis, and effective communication of experimental findings.

Ancillary materials for instructors are available on a CD-ROM and a solutions manual is available for qualifying instructors. More data available on www.nd.edu/~pdunn/www.text/measurements.html

Customer Reviews (2)

Terrible book
From a student perspective, this book is harder to read than a foreign language. It is full of equations that have no practical examples and you're stuck with the homework problems that you can't figure out. The examples given in the book do not correlate with the homework problems and I spend most of my time on the internet or sitting in my teacher's room trying to figure out what the book wants. It appears to be a book that assumes you remember everything that you ever learned in all of your classes. The book is too small and it seems that more information could have been included to help students better remember how to find certain values for a set of equations relating to a signal. If you can talk your teacher into excluding this book from the class and just teaching the concepts you'll be better off.

Just What I Need
For many years I have taught a graduate/undergraduate pair of courses, EE5811 and EE 5821 in biomedical instrumentation and modeling. The central challenge each semester is an idependent student investigation from concept to method to outcomes. Peer reviewed papers are the principal information sources and this text has a remarkable sense for filling in the gaps for a wide range of engineering and life science curricula.
Congratulatins to EMBS magazine, vol26,number6,Nov/Dec 2007, pp 9-11
Jim Holte Associate Professor ECE Dept. U of Minnesota ... Read more

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In placing this book before the public the author wishes it understood
that it is not his intention to produce a scientific work on
engineering.Such a book would be valuable only to engineers of large
stationary engines.In a nice engine room nice theories and scientific
calculations are practical.This book is intended for engineers of farm
and traction engines, "rough and tumble engineers," who have everything
in their favor today, and tomorrow are in mud holes, who with the same
engine do eight horse work one day and sixteen horse work the next day.
Reader, the author has had all these experiences and you will have them,
but don't get discouraged. You can get through them to your entire
satisfaction.

Don't conclude that all you are to do is to read this book. It will not
make an engineer of you.But read it carefully, use good judgment and
common sense, do as it tells you, and my word for it, in one month, you,
for all practical purposes, will be a better engineer than four-fifths
of the so-called engineers today, who think what they don't know would
not make much of a book. Don't deceive yourself with the idea that what
you get out of this will be merely "book learning." What is said in this
will be plain, unvarnished, practical facts.It is not the author's
intention to use any scientific terms, butplain, everyday field terms.
There will be a number of things you will not find in this book, but
nothing will be left out that would be of practical value to you. You
will not find any geometrical figures made up of circles, curves,
angles, letters and figures in a vain effort to make you understand the
principle of an eccentric.While it is all very nice to know these
things, it is not necessary, and the putting of them in this book would
defeat the very object for which it was intended.Be content with being
a good, practical, everyday engineer, and all these things will come in
time.
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