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Air Traffic Control System, 1994.
The implementation of a National Airspace System Plan, including functions, history of problems and new technologies.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 13 sources, $ 55.95
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"The Air Traffic Control System
The responsibilities of air traffic control are varied and complex. In addition coordinating air traffic flow, they also provide traffic advisories and weather information. In recent years, considerable effort has been focused on upgrading the air traffic control system in the United States. The National Airspace System Plan (NASP) will replace 1960s vintage equipment with new technologies, and also streamline control operations. Moreover, the plan's automated systems will rely heavily on space for both communication and navigation. The NASP promises to set the standard for air traffic control.
Perhaps the primary challenge for air traffic control (ATC) is to keep up with the ever increasing demand on airspace. Between 1980 and 1987, the number of people travelling by air in..."
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Gulfstream Aircraft, 1994.
The evolution of corporate jet aircraft, focusing on the Gulfstream V. In includes features, cost, power, dimensions and amenities.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 13 sources, $ 71.95
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"Gulfstream V
The Gulfstream aircraft were originally designed and manufactured by the Grumman Corporation. Following World War II, Grumman recognized the need for corporate aircraft. Gulfstreams typically seat from 10 to 16 passengers. Like Grumman's fighter aircraft, the Gulfstreams not only possess state of the art technology, but are engineered to look tough as well. The latest addition to the aircraft's lineage is the Gulfstream V. The jet represents a significant technological improvement over the Gulfstream IV. In particular, the plane's range has been extended considerably. This feature, and others, should make the jet highly marketable. It is hoped that the Gulfstream V will reaffirm Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation's dominant position in the large.business.jet market. "
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Boeing Company, 1994.
A look at the success of the firm as a result of organization and management. Includes structure, competition, response to production demand, strategic planning, leadership and the future.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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"Introduction
The Boeing Company is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial jets; it also produces military aircraft and missiles. It developed a large backlog in the early 1990s built on the strength of its commercial transport orders. It had particular success with its 737 jet introduced in the 1960s, and the industry is anxiously awaiting the introduction of the 777 jet, expected in the mid-1990s. The 777 is a joint project with Mitsubishi.
Boeing's success is due in part to the industry itself: the commercial airplane industry has recently experienced large growth. However, Boeing's primary American competitor, McDonnell Douglas, has not enjoyed the same financial success that Boeing has during the same period, and so Boeing's success must also be..."
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Aircraft Interior Lighting System, 1994.
Examined in terms of the requirements, types, design, technology, primary & secondary lighting, role of the operator, night vision goggles, glass cockpit and the future.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 12 sources, $ 87.95
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" Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems
The primary goal of any aircraft interior lighting system is to provide the aviator with adequate visual performance. Present cockpit designs are currently undergoing rapid change. Various sophisticated technological systems are simultaneously attaining a state of maturation. Such advances as night vision goggles and the glass cockpit will require significant future innovation in cockpit lighting strategies.
There are two different dimensions to aircraft interior lighting. These comprise the micro and the macro aspects. Micro level concerns involve, for example, the following: individual lighting requirements, lighting design options, user technique, and lighting system evaluation. In contrast, the macro aspect relates to system design considerations. These may include.."
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Airline Deregulation, 1993.
Examines the origins, purpose, effects on industry & public, economics, competition and the role of govt in airline deregulation.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 11 sources, $ 47.95
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" The U.S. airline industry was deregulated de facto by the policies of the Civil Aeronautics Board from 1976 to 1978, and, subsequently, de jure by Congress with the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, based on the rationale that market forces would provide the impetus for increased and sustained competition between carriers, which would further translate into vastly improved quality and quantity of service for the consumer, and at significantly lower cost--a process known as contestability theory. According to Borenstein, for many economists, however, deregulation was simply the rejection of some 50 years of "incredibly inefficient regulation" (53).
The Carter administration actively promoted the deregulation of the airline industry as it had the trucking industry and financial institutions. The Reagan administration's approach to.."
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Boeing & Airbus, 1993.
Analyzes benefits for Boeing of collaborative agreements with European firm in theory & in practice.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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"Introduction
Companies which operate outside of monopolistic environments are faced with the decision whether to compete or collaborate with other companies within their industry. Strict competition can make the successful companies stronger as they develop technologies and procedures that edge out the competition. Collaboration can make the collaborative partners stronger when considered against the industry as a whole, although the individual partners may be individually weaker as a result of the collaboration.
The airplane manufacturing industry is one international industry where competitive and collaborative strategies have been pursued, particularly since World War II. This industry is characterized by high-technology, high-costs and high-risk, and.."
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Flying Automobile, 1993.
History & development of theories & technology. Looks at examples, major designers, aerodynamics, experiments, innovations and obstacles.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 11 sources, $ 103.95
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"The Flying Automobile: A Technological Forecast
Perhaps the simplest definition of the term "technology" is just "applied science." Technology tends to relate more to practical experience rather than scientific theory. A technological forecast, therefore, involves making predictions about future machines, procedures, etc. A variety of methods exist which can be applied towards this end. These include techniques such as the use of scenarios, science fiction, extrapolation, intuition, Delphi forecasting, substitution, and historical analogy. Paul Moller employs some of these methods when he describes the potential of his innovative vehicle, the "volantor." His sales pitch is very strong. Regardless though, the concept of a "flying car" has been around for a long time. Moreover, Paul Moller and his ideas seem to relate more to the.."
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X-Series Rocket Planes, 1993.
History & development since 1944. Looks goals, military uses, types, designers, technology, performance and testing.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, $ 87.95
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"Rocket Planes: The X.Series
This century has seen dramatic advances in aviation. The airplane has evolved in a continuous progression towards designs that fly higher, farther, and faster. At the close of World War II, aeronautical engineers had yet to build planes capable of exceeding the speed of sound. The technological innovations employed in the X.series rocket planes, however, not only conquered sound barrier, but achieved a great deal as well.
During World War II, combat pilots making power dives found that their planes began buffeting and their controls began to freeze up as they approached the speed of sound (Josephy, Jr. 383). This problem arose because of the compressibility of air. When a plane flies at that speed (approximately 760 miles per hour at sea level or Mach 1.0), the air particles ahead do not.."
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Airline Deregulation, 1993.
An argument that it has negative effects on the industry including background, the Civil Aeronautics Board, aims, economics, types of carriers, commuters and the hub and spoke system.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 8 sources, $ 135.95
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"Introduction
The deregulation of the airline industry in 1978 came about after decades of government imposed regulation that had been part of the airline industry since its inception. The deregulatory effort was part of a larger concern with government regulation in general and with controversies about perceived negative effects on competition in the airline industry of government regulation, which was seen as a growing thicket of regulations and controls that stifled competitive impulses and regulated nearly every aspect of the industry and its operations. Some saw this as a form of government micromanaging that was taking a toll, and deregulation was seen as a way of giving the industry over to those who had the highest stake in seeing it run properly, efficiently, and competitively--the airlines themselves."
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Airport Security Against Terrorism, 1993.
A history of the regulatory and technical efforts of airport security, including shortcomings and legal and liability issues.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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"Airline security has been of growing importance for several decades as world tensions have led to terrorist acts, hijackings, and other attacks on travelers as a way of making a political statement. The regulations that are now in place have been evolved over time in the face of a number of tragedies brought about by ignorance of the dangers, lax security measures, and similar factors. From the point of view of the airlines, safety concerns also lead to concerns over issues of liability in cases where security measures may fail. The issue is whether the security measures being implemented by the U.S. aviation industry are sufficient to avoid liability for damages caused to air travelers by terrorist acts.
The danger of terrorist attack is such that the legislature has responded with a number of regulations for airline security..."
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Air Power and the Pacific Arena in WWII, 1993.
An analysis of the success of the air strategy for Allies according to the Fabyanic model and Clausewitz's nine principles of war.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 127.95
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"U.S. strategic air operations played a vital role in the success of the Allies in the Pacific arena during World War II. For example, Allied air power was a factor in the systematic recapture of the islands which had been taken by the Japanese. In addition, once bases were established on these islands, U.S. air forces were exploited for the purpose of conducting massive bombing raids on mainland Japan. This paper will show that this strategic use of air power was completely effective in terms of attaining U.S. objectives in the Pacific. The Fabyanic framework will be used for analysis of the air strategy, and Clausewitz's nine principles of war will be used for assessing that strategy.
The background of the Pacific conflict can be traced to the early 1930's, when Japan began conquering its neighboring countries. In 1931, Japanese troops invaded the Manchurian..."
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Downsizing the Military: Effects on Southern California, 1993.
Examines the economic impact of defense cuts on the aerospace/defense industry, which has a major presence in Southern California.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 39.95
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"The United States is facing a downsizing effort to reduce the size of the military and the size of the military budget, which extends as well to defense projects. Southern California has long been the beneficiary of a large portion of that defense budget through the various defense contractors in the region, and the reductions in military spending are certain to have an effect on the defense industry in the Los Angeles region, an effect that will mean lost jobs, reduced expenditures, and reduced tax revenues for municipalities in the area. An examination of the issue should show the types of changes that can be expected for the defense industry in Los Angeles.
In truth, the defense industry in Los Angeles has been working at a reduced capacity for some time already. In 1986, the California aerospace industry generated between $97 billion and ..."
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International Regulation of Airlines, 1993.
Discussion of international airline regulations, their enforcement and how these rules have changed over time, exploring significant agencies and events, such as the IATA (International Air Transport Association) and the Chicago Conference of 1942.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 9 sources, $ 55.95
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"The regulation of foreign airlines in the United States is governed by international agreements indicating how foreign airlines are to be treated at airports and in airspace throughout the world. Several important international agreements have been passed and implemented to assure that international air travel takes place in a regular manner, following specific rules, and with a minimum of interference. The rules passed and the manner in which these rules have been applied have changed over the years, and the United States has altered its view as to how international regulations should be enforced.
There is no completely liberal regime for air services in the world today:
A genuinely liberal regime for air services would permit firms to enter and exit markets without government ..."
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Flying Tigers, 1992.
A historical overview of the American Volunteer Group which flew aerial operations over China in early WWII, discussing leadership, purpose, successes, controversies, pilots and dissolution.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 17 sources, $ 135.95
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"This paper will provide an historical overview of the Flying Tigers. A Flying Tiger fighter plane could always be distinguished by the "razor-sharp shark teeth and sinister eyes painted on the nose" (Neely, 1991, p. 66). Formally known as the American Volunteer Group (AVG), the Flying Tigers flew in numerous aerial operations over China during the early period of the Second World War. The pilots of this group became legendary because of their success in fighting against the Japanese and also because of the many dramatic and colorful stories surrounding them. The pilots were volunteers from the U.S. armed services who were seeking excitement and adventure beyond their normal military duties. Because of the adventurous nature of these pilots, there were many discipline problems to be found among them. Their commanding officer, Claire Lee Chennault ..."
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Air Safety, 1992.
Examines industry evolution, regulation, causes and prevention of accidents.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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"You've heard the flight attendant's spiel dozens or even hundreds of times. The exits, the oxygen mask, the card in the seat in front of you. It's all slightly distracting, and your mind is on something else. But what if an accident occurred?.
Unfortunately, accidents do occur. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, in 1989, over 4 billion air miles were logged in the United States. While the majority of these miles were flown with no incidents, 2167 airplane accidents occurred. These accidents took the lives of 763 people. With increased stress due to faulty equipment, old machines and human error, "air travel safety" seems an oxymoronic term. Yet for the past 20 years, the odds of being killed in an airline crash has ..."
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1992.
An examination of the decision making environment at NASA and surrounding political/financial context, focusing on the Challenger explosion.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 47.95
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"The Nasa Decision-Making Environment
This research examines the decision-making environment within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). In part, this examination is based on Case No. 25, "The NASA Space Shuttle Disaster" (Marx, Stubbart, Traub, & Cavanaugh, 1987, pp. 829-844).
Background
NASA is an organization that owes its beginning to a political crisis in the United States. Early Soviet space successes further fueled Cold War fears among the American population; fears that were maintained at high levels by American politicians at the best of times.
The success of the Soviet Sputnik program caused the American government to rush head-long and ill-prepared into a "me too" ..."
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"Space" by James Michener, 1991.
A critical analysis of the work on the origins and development of the U.S. space program and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"Space by James Michener deals with the United States' space program, from its earliest explorations with rockets after World War II to the Viking probes of the other planets in our solar system. As with all of Michener's books, Space is well-researched, and the reader can be educated about the many facts of astronauts and space shuttles while being entertained by the fictional characters that the author has created.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has its birth as the second World War is concluding: Michener traces the steps of German scientist Wernher Von Braun (one of the "real" people in this book) and young rocket maker Dieter Kolff as they flee from Hitler's Nazi regime. Hitler had hoped that experts like Von Braun would provide instruments to help him win the war, but there was a defection, and Stanley Mott, an American..."
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Airworthiness Directive, 1991.
This paper assesses, from a public policy perspective, Amendment 39.6831 to the Airworthiness Directive for Boeing Model 747.400 Series Airplanes, issued under Part 39, 14 CFR and analyzes public policy development and the implementation of the amendment
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"This research assesses, from a public policy perspective, Amendment 39.6831 to the Airworthiness Directive for Boeing Model 747.400 Series Airplanes, issued under Part 39, 14 CFR. The effective date of the Amendment was 26 December 1990.
Objective and Essence of Amendment 39.6831
The manufacturer of the Model 747.400 airplanes observed that, when some versions of Integrated Display Systems software were installed in Model 747.400 airplanes, the aural and master systems of the fire detection system on the aircraft becomes inoperative. Left uncorrected, this condition could result in a ... "
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Airline Deregulation, 1990.
This paper examines United States' national security, as it may be affected by the impact on strategic mobility of the deregulation of the transportation industry, emphasizing the air transportation industry and the Civil Air Reserve Fleet.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 17 sources, $ 119.95
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"This research examines United States (U.S.) national security, as it may be affected by the impact on strategic mobility of the deregulation of the transportation industry, with a specific focus on the effects of deregulation in the air transportation industry on the Civil Air Reserve Fleet (CARF). The topic is examined through (1) a definition of CARF, and an explanation of its role in strategic mobility, (2) an examination of the deregulation of the air transportation industry in the U.S., (3) the effects of deregulation, and (4) an assessment of the impact of the effects of deregulation on the CARF and strategic mobility."
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