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Karayanakis, Nicholas M. – CoED, 1985
Describes a scheme for the mechanization of fixed-wing, lateral/directional dynamics as demonstrated on the EAI 580 analog/hybrid system. A review of the complete six degrees of freedom program is included, along with useful guidelines of aircraft simulation in the engineering laboratory. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Aviation Technology, Computer Simulation, Engineering, Engineering Education
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Woody, Howard – School Arts, 1980
Described is a five-day workshop in the new environmental art form of sky sculpture, which was presented at Wingfield High School in Jackson, Mississippi. Included are daily activities and the design considerations faced by students when planning their balloon creations for flight. (SJL)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Aviation Technology, Course Content, Design Requirements
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Loper, Gerald D.; Sudermann, Frederick – Research Management Review, 1998
Describes the origins and first two years of a focused collaborative project involving Wichita State University (Kansas), the aviation industry, and state economic-development organizations. The center is industry-driven and reflects the industry's current technological needs. The arrangement can offer significant advantages to each stakeholder,…
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Aviation Technology, Government School Relationship, Higher Education
Erisman, Albert M.; Neves, Kenneth W. – Scientific American, 1987
Discusses ways that supercomputers are being used in the manufacturing industry, including the design and production of airplanes and automobiles. Describes problems that need to be solved in the next few years for supercomputers to assume a major role in industry. (TW)
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Aviation Technology, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
Basta, Nicholas – Graduating Engineer, 1987
Discusses the recent trends in job opportunities for aerospace engineers. Mentions some of the political, technological, and economic factors affecting the overall employment picture. Includes a description of the job prospects created by the general upswing of the large commercial aircraft market. (TW)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Industry, Air Transportation, Aviation Technology
Warner, H. D. – 1987
Human engineering guidelines for the design of instructor/operator stations (IOSs) for aircrew training devices are provided in this handbook. These guidelines specify the preferred configuration of IOS equipment across the range of the anticipated user sizes and performance capabilities. The guidelines are consolidated from various human…
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Pilots, Annotated Bibliographies, Aviation Mechanics