| Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control [by Michael S. Nolan] |
FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 5E is an authoritative book that provides readers with a good working knowledge of how and why the air traffic control system works. This book is appropriate for future air traffic controllers, as well as for pilots who need a better understanding of the air traffic control system. FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 5E discusses the history of air traffic control, emphasizing the logic that has guided its development. It also provides current, in-depth information on navigational systems, the air traffic control system structure, control tower procedures, radar separation, national airspace system operation and the FAA s restructured hiring procedures. This is the only college level book that gives readers a genuine understanding of |
Ebook Size: Downloads:64 Rating: Updated:Dec 25,2011 |
| Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles: Theory, Algorithms, and Implementation [by Hong Cheng] |
Autonomous intelligent vehicles pose unique challenges in robotics, that encompass issues of environment perception and modeling, localization and map building, path planning and decision-making, and motion control. This important text/reference presents state-of-the-art research on intelligent vehicles, covering not only topics of object/obstacle detection and recognition, but also aspects of vehicle motion control. With an emphasis on both high-level concepts, and practical detail, the text links theory, algorithms, and issues of hardware and software implementation in intelligent vehicle research. Topics and features: Presents a thorough introduction to the development and latest progress in intelligent vehicle research, and proposes a basic frameworkProvides detecti |
Ebook Size: Downloads:48 Rating: Updated:Nov 20,2011 |
| Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Fuel Cell Vehicles: Fundamentals, Theory, and Design [by Mehrdad Ehsani, Yimin Gao, Sebastien E. Gay and Ali Emadi] |
Air quality is deteriorating, the globe is warming, and petroleum resources are decreasing. The most promising solutions for the future involve the development of effective and efficient drive train technologies. This comprehensive volume meets this challenge and opportunity by integrating the wealth of disparate information found in scattered papers and research.
Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Fuel Cell Vehicles focuses on the fundamentals, theory, and design of conventional cars with internal combustion engines (ICE), electric vehicles (EV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), and fuel cell vehicles (FCV). It presents vehicle performance, configuration, control strategy, design methodology, modeling, and simulation for different conventional and modern vehicles ba |
Ebook Size: Downloads:141 Rating: Updated:Nov 20,2011 |
| H-Point: The Fundamentals of Car Design & Packaging [by Stuart Macey, Geoff Wardle, Ralph Gilles and Freeman Thomas] |
The ultimate reference guide for car designers and automotive engineers! H-Point was written by the pioneer of the Vehicle Architecture course at Art Center College of Design, Stuart Macey along with the Director of Advanced Mobility Research, Geoff Wardle. Currently used as the educational handout for the transportation design students at Art Center, it will now be available to aspiring car creators everywhere, clearly organizing the packaging standards that apply to car and truck design; along with insightful graphic explanations, this book demystifies the automotive design process and allows designers access to an illustrious careers worth of knowledge.
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Ebook Size: Downloads:220 Rating: Updated:Oct 30,2011 |
| Car Audio For Dummies [by Doug Newcomb&Mike Mettler] |
Thinking about a knockout audio system for your car? Not sure what you need, want, or can afford? Car Audio For Dummies is a great place to find some answers!
But wait — what if speakers that vibrate your floorboards don’t turn you on? What if you’re thinking more about hands-free phone access and a DVD player to entertain the kids? Surprise! Car Audio For Dummies can give you a hand there, too. Whether you want to feel as if your favorite band is performing right on top of your dashboard or you want to keep the soccer team entertained on the way to the tournament, this friendly guide can help.
From planning your system and buying components to getting them installed and protecting your investment, you’ll find plenty of wise advice. Get the sco |
Ebook Size: Downloads:310 Rating: Updated:Mar 10,2011 |
| Car Hacks & Mods For Dummies [by David Vespremi ] |
Turn the car you have into the car you want
Here’s how to get faster acceleration, shorter stopping, better handling, and more
Ever wish you’d been invited to the design and engineering meetings when your car was being created? Well, here’s how to add what they forgot and change what bugs you! This handy guide steers you safely past warranty pitfalls, shows you what modifications are legal, provides performance tips, and helps you make your car look cool.
The Dummies Way
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Tear-out cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
Set up your car for better cornering
Improve appearance with detailing
Choose add- |
Ebook Size: Downloads:289 Rating: Updated:Mar 10,2011 |
| Auto Repair For Dummies [by Deanna Sclar] |
Most of us don’t know the first thing about the machines we’re licensed to drive – and this can turn a ticket to freedom into a ticket to trouble. If you’re like most people, you probably tend to drive around until something goes wrong with the car. You then incur the expense of replacing worn and burnt-out parts (or the entire engine) when low-cost, regular maintenance could have kept your wheels turning for a long time.
Auto Repair For Dummies is indispensable for anyone who is tired of nodding and smiling at the incomprehensible mutterings of your mechanic, only to end up shelling out money for repairs that you neither fully understand nor always need. This easy-to-understand guide is also for you if you
Don t have the vaguest ide |
Ebook Size: Downloads:1063 Rating: Updated:Mar 10,2011 |
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