Academic papers on Technology, Transportation, & Aviation

The Stealth Bomber
This 6 page paper provides an overview of the innovative craft as well as a focus on its lift capabilities. It is also compared with other types of airplanes. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Free Flight
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the free flight concept, a system of communication, navigation and surveillance modernization proposed to give pilots more control over their flight plans. Specificities are included to show how such a plan...
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High Strength/High Performance Concrete: Performance Criteria and Projects
Examples of A 13 page overview of concrete and its use in construction projects. Details the criteria and methodologies which separate grade based on durability and strength. Provides statistical and methodological information about the use of...
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The Age of Digital Dentistry
A 5 page essay that explores new breakthroughs in the field of dental x-ray techniques. This paper focuses on the benefits of the newly introduced process of Computed Dental Radiography, or CDR. The process and benefits of CDR are explained. Also...
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The 74th Street Subway Station
This 5 page paper provides an analysis of one Queens subway station in terms of safety. The subject of crime in the NYC transit system is discussed in a general sense as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Helicopter Use in Vietnam
A 5 page research paper that examines the role of the helicopter in the Vietnam War, focusing specifically on the role of the gunship, including the Huey. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Scientific Forecasting of In-Flight Ionizing Radiation for Flight Crews and Cabin Crews During High Altitude Flight
This 33 page research study considers the issue of ionizing radiation and the impact on flight crew and cabin crew during high altitude flight. This paper provides an overview of the issue, and then presents a review of the current literature. ...
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Airline De-Icing
A 5 page paper which discusses the various environmental effects of de-icing fluids used in the airline industry. Also disucssed are various ways in which the airlines are attempting to lessen the negative environmental impact of the de-icing...
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The Relationship Between Aviation History and World Travel
This 14 page paper provides an overview of aviation history, with a focus on technology and engine development. New trends in world travel are also discussed in light of technological change. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Turn-key Electrostatic Precipitator
This 8 page paper provides an overview of the issues around the development of a turn-key electrostatic precipitator at a new coal fired power plant. This paper outlines NSPS regulations that must be met for particulate emissions and other data...
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The Scientific Forecasting of In-Flight Ionizing Radiation for Flight Crews and Cabin Crews During High Altitude Flight
The Scientific Forecasting of In-Flight Ionizing Radiation for Flight Crews and Cabin Crews During High Altitude Flight : This 12 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements of a methodology to be used in the course of this kind of study....
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History of Naval Aircraft Carriers
History of Naval Aircraft Carriers : In 11 pages, the author discusses the history of naval aircraft carriers, which have strategic importance to the military. Included is a free one-page Roman numeral sentence outline using parallelism, which is a...
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The Orenda Series V-8 Aero Engine
The Orenda Series V-8 Aero Engine : A 6 page paper discussing the new engine that will be available in 1999 for small aircraft. The Orenda Division promises to all but revolutionize the engine options available for twin- and single-engine aircraft...
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Hydrodynamic Hull Testing
Hydrodynamic Hull Testing : This 10 page paper provides an overview of the development of hydrodynamic hull testing and its application for commercial purposes. This paper considers the history and background of hull development and testing and the...
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Effects of Electronics on the Marine Gyro Compass
Effects of Electronics on the Marine Gyro Compass : A 6 page paper discussing the marine gyro compass that is very close to 100 years old. Used literally for generations in large, high-seas vessels that moved slowly and more evenly than smaller,...
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