Aircraft

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Active Jan 1, 2000

Smart Structures

THE NEXT STEP IN ENGINEERING Smart structures can sense changes in their environment and respond accordingly. These adaptive…

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Aircraft Jul 1, 1999

Advances In Radar Imaging

WHAT IS RADAR? Radar, a contraction of the words radio detection and ranging, is an electronic device for…

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Aerodynamic Apr 1, 1993

Birds and aeroplanes

Flying techniques depend on the principles of aerodynamics. Reducing air pressure and friction against body and wings requires…

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