Understanding Mathematics for Aircraft Navigation
James Wolper
ISBN 10: 0071375724 ISBN 13: 9780071375726
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, 2001
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Explains the mathematics essential to flight, teaching basic principles and reasoning. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00102226059
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*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 die Autorin bzw. 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.
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Titel: Understanding Mathematics for Aircraft ...
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Good