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1974réf. AE-11Columbia S.C.: University of South Carolina Press 1974. Classic text covers the gas turbine engines ramjet engines and rocket engines with emphasis on analysis of these systems so their performance can be calculated by mathematical parameters. This revised edition adds five new chapters comprising Pt.3- Modern Systems including scramjets and air-rocket hybrid propulsion. 551 pgs. Illustrated. Small stamps on front endpaper. . Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library. University of South Carolina Press Hardcover
1980réf. 1620Useful for engineers working with acoustic waves as well as metallurgy and medical research where tumors can be discovered. VG/FINE 8vo RARE Green Boards HB Previous Owner Sig on endpapers In VG slightly frayed unpriceclipped DJ. 504pp with bibliography & index ISBN 047127836x ~ 109.50 ~ Physics Wavelength Amplitude Acoustics Medical Research ~ Conference texts - Physics John Wiley & Sons Ltd hardcover
1978réf. AE-39Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics 1978. Reference atlas contains results of scientific measurements carried out during a sounding rocket flight on May 151974 with a photoelectric detection system a Fastie-Ebert scanning spectrometer equipped with a holographically produced diffraction grating and a 93-cm telescope. Results measured spectra with three different wavelength scales. 365 pgs. Corners rubbed moderate shelfwear. Illustrated. Stamped and pocket removal mark on front endpaper. Note: Oversized Item. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Ex-Professional Library. Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Hardcover
1961réf. AE-31The Rand Corp./Princeton University Press 1961. Classic text contains mathematical techniques and classical theories of control processes including deterministic processes stochastic processes dynamic programming sequential machines and the synthesis of logical systems. etc. 255 pgs. Prior owner's name on side outer edge and front endpaper. Minor shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Rand Corp./Princeton University Press Hardcover
1939réf. AE-98Washington D.C.: Aerronautics Education Foundation 1939. Classic text presents the essentials of flying history and developmentr of human flight including topics on flying aspirations of the ancients; development of the srt and science of human flight; aerography and air navigation; and epoch-making flights. 132 pgs. Illustrated with 16 plates including frontispiece. Signed and inscribed by the author on the front endpaper. Small repaired closed tear on upper edge of pg.1. Nameplate and small label pastedown on inside front cover; small label removal mark on lower front cover; small stamp to lower title pg. and pg.33. Gilt spine and front cover. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex- Professional Library. Aerronautics Education Foundation Hardcover
1984réf. AE-37Wisconsin: Aviation Publications 1984. Classic text discusses preliminary and advanced aerodynamics helicopter controls aerodynamics rotor blades adhesive bonding helicopter theory of flight helicopter and related nomenclature. 118 pgs. Illustrated. Pictorial front and rear covers. . Second Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Aviation Publications Paperback
1990réf. AE-70Santa Clarita CA.: Aviation Book Club 1990. Comprehensive reference text contains detailed guidelines on buying inspecting financing and owning Cessna airplanes including topics on operating and insurance costs; potential problems with specific models; analysis of accident reports; FAA's advice on buying a used airplane; Cessna Pilots Association; preflight avionics; dealer's advice; etc. Index includes maintenance aspects Lycoming piston TBO times; Continental piston TBO times; all Cessna serial numbers/weights/engines; Piper wing inspections. 200 pgs. Illustrated. Minimal shelfwear. Prior owner's initials on front endpaper. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Aviation Book Club Paperback
1986réf. AE-48California: The Fifteenth Air Force Association 1986. Comprehensive text provides a historical and pictorial overview of the brave men and women who fought America's air wars. Includes detailed sections on the WWII years 1943-1945; the early postwar years 1946-1950; the Korean War years 1950-1953; toward an all-jet force 1953-1959; beginning of the missile era 1959-1965; the Vietnam War years 1965-1973; fifteenth Air Force at 40; tributes and memorials; biographies; pictorial essays; memories album. 224 pgs. Numerous Illustrations. Photo decorative endpapers. 15th Airforce wings insignia embossed onto front cover. Bottom corners bumped. Spine slightly cocked. . First Edition. Embossed Buckram. Very Good/ . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The Fifteenth Air Force Association hardcover
1911réf. AE-3London England: Macmillan & Co. Ltd 1911. Classic text presents detailed topics dealing with the fundamental principles and problems of stability in aviation including topics covering symmetrical derivatives; graphic statics of longitudinal equilibrium; longitudinal stability of double-lifting systems; asymmetric stability- straight planes and vertical fins; lateral stability- bent up planes; mathematical theories; etc. 192 pgs. Illustrated. Prior ownership name and nameplate pastedown on front endpaper. Minor foxing and slight age discoloration to front and rear endpapers. Gilt spine. Minimal rubbing to corners and spine edges. Scarce. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library. Macmillan & Co. Ltd Hardcover
1979réf. AE-79Beaverton OR.: Matrix 1979. Classic comprehensive text presents detailed topics on torsion and the torsion element; biaxial stresses and the theory of elasticity; beam element in bending and shear: stress and deflection; flange-web structures; stress concentrations and metal fatigue; elastic stability; bonded electrical resistance strain gauge in experimental stress analysis; photoelasticity; matrix algebra; finite element method; etc. 565 pgs. Prior owner's mark on outer edges. Pg.93 has a small paper clip indentation on top edge. Gilt spine and front cover. Small bump to top edge of front cover; minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Matrix Hardcover
1967réf. ME-75Syracuse N.Y.: Syracuse University Press 1967. Comprehensive three-volume Vol. II & IIA are bound as one volume standard reference set compiled by Syracuse University under USAF contract administered under the direction of the Information Processing Section Materials Information Branch Air Force Materials Laboratory Research & Technology Division Air Force Systems Command Wright- Patterson Air Force Base Ohio. Each volume is self contained in a black vinyl covered heavy-duty 4-post loose-leaf binder. Each volume covers a general discussion of alloys and their properties; physical chemical and mechanical properties; and fabrication. Vol.I contains sections on martensite stainless steels; age hardening steel; nickel chromium steels; austenitic stainless steels; ultra-high strength steels; carbon and low alloy steels. Vol.IIA contains sections on nickel base alloys; cobalt base alloys; beryllium alloys; columbium alloys; molybenum alloys; tantalum alloys; tungsten alloys; vanadium alloys; zirconium alloys. Vol.II contains sections on aluminum alloys: wrought heat treatable AIWT and wrought non-treatable AIWN; magnesium alloys: wrought heat treatable MgWT and wrought non-treatable MgWN; titanium alloys. Alloys are in numerical sequence by alloy code number. Handbook includes data source references; physical chemical and mechanical properties; fabrication; glossary of terms discussion of fracture toughness and a cross reference of the alloys. Tab-indexed pages. Total number of alloy chapters currently contained in this Handbook is 180; 66 in Volume I; 56 in Volume II and 58 in Volume IIA. Over 2000 pgs. Illustrated. Minimal shelfwear. Heavy item. Scarce. Fourth Revised Edition. Looseleaf Binding. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Syracuse University Press unknown
1928réf. AE-4New York: Ronald Press 1928. Classic text presents a detailed treatment of the fundamentals and performance of aircraft float design including topics covering types of float action; suction effect and step action; ground looping; twin and central float systems; water rudders; operating conditions; hydrovane blades; reserve buoyancy; design procedures; stability and structural considerations; float proportions; model testing; Froude's Law; wing lift; dangerous tip floats; wooden and metal floats; seaplanes versus landplanes; etc. 111 pgs. Illustrated. Pgs. 11 & 13 have a small sealed closed tear on the outer page edge; pg. 15 has a small corner crease. Prior ownership name and nameplate pastedown on front endpapers; small stamp to title page and outer edges; small black label on lower front cover. Gilt spine. Spine edges slightly bumped. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ronald Press Hardcover
1963réf. AE-101New York: McGraw-Hill 1963. Classic comprehensive text presents detailed coverage of terrestrial and extraterrestrial systems; satellite systems; inertial and optical sensors; trajectory aspects of guidance; lunar and interplanetary trajectories; orbital guidance; guidance and control of rocket vehicles and mobile-launched ballistic missiles; passive and active control of satellite vehicles; advanced lunar operations; etc. 610 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name on front endpaper. Tiny minor scuff on outer edge. Gilt spine and front cover. Minimal shelfwear. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. McGraw-Hill Hardcover
1975réf. AE-67Washington D.C.: NASA 1975. Comprehensive de-classified monograph represents years of exhaustive research by the author on the simulation of nuclear reactions caused by cosmic rays in meteorites and the surface layers of the moon and asteroids. Calculations are made of the depth distribution of nuclear-active particles and cosmogenic isotopes in meteorites of various sizes and compositions. 433 pgs. Illustrated. Front cover has a minor vertical crease near the spine; minimal shelfwear. Prior owner's name on rear cover. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. NASA Paperback
1977réf. PS-33Princeton N.J.: Princeton University Press 1977. Comprehensive text presents a detailed analysis of the problems of the joint venture of the Navy and the Air Force to develop the F-111 formerly called TFX including theoretical conceptions of large-scale decision processes illustrating how the behavioral characteristics of the acquisition organizations shaped program requirements despite the determination of Robert McNamara to make the experiment a success. 433 pgs. Illustrated. Publisher's stamp on front endpaper. Dustjacket has some minor edge-rubbing; in mylar. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Princeton University Press Hardcover
1980réf. AE-88New York: John Wiley & Sons 1980. Classic comprehensive advanced text presents an in-depth introduction to adaptive-array sensor systems designed to enhance the detection and reception of desired signals in the presence of noise. Topics include: adaptive array fundamental principles system uses system elements basic concepts optimum array processing; adaptive algorithms; adaptive array compensation and current research trends; etc. 543 pgs. Illustrated. Lower corners and spine edges slightly bumped. Very minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. John Wiley & Sons Hardcover
1972réf. AE-52Washington D.C.: NASA 1972. Classic special technical publication contains claculation procedures for the mass flow rate of methane and natural gas through nozzles; including the necessary FORTRAN IV subroutines three sets of independent variables critical-flow factor nozzle throat velocity tables etc. 171 pgs. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. NASA Paperback
1991réf. AE-45: Krieger Publishing 1991. Comprehensive text contains detailed sections on total planning and design including Airport Systems; Apron Terminal Geometry; Flow and Function; Forecasts Master Plan and Project Development; Space Calculations and Functional Layout; etc. 248 pgs. Illustrated. Minimal shelfwear. Oversized. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/ . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall -Oblong. . Krieger Publishing Hardcover
1960réf. AE-66Amsterdam The Netherlands: Elsevier Publishing 1960. Classic comprehensive rare text translated from the original French edition with added revisions by the authors. Detailed topics include rocket propulsion elements; nozzle theory and characteristic parameters; aerothermochemistry of the combustion products; solid propellants; internal ballistics and design of solid-propellant rockets; liquid propellants and liquid propellant rockets; combustion instability in liquid-propellant rocket motors; elementary problems of overall flight performance; etc. 829 pgs. Illustrated. Stamped on endpapers outer edge and lower title pg. Small label neatly removed from spine. Gilt. Some minor rubbing to corners and edges. Binding is tight. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Technical Library. Elsevier Publishing Hardcover
1968réf. AE-72Cambridge Massachusetts: M.I.T. Press 1968. Comprehensive classic text contains detailed sections on applications of optimal controller synthesis to the design of computer-limited controllers; evaluation of linear sampled-data controllers; synthesis of optimal measurement-limited linear sampled-data controllers; optimization of simplified controller designs; Apollo spacecraft control problem; Air-to-Air missile control problem; etc. 210 pgs. Illustrated. Stamp on front endpaper and outer edges. Minimal shelfwear. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex- Professional Library. M.I.T. Press Hardcover
1958réf. AE-65New York: McGraw-Hill 1958. Classic comprehensive preeminant text in this field authored by two renown physicists whom pioneered nuclear rocket propulsion presents detailed coverage aspects of heat transfer structural analysis fluid flow thermodynamics ballistic flight reactor physics radiation safety nucleonics system control testing advanced and exotic systems etc. 370 pgs. Illustrated. Frontispiece. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper. Dustjacket has a few closed tears along edges and spine; average rubbing and edgewear; in mylar. Text has minimal shelfwear; gilt spine and front cover. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. McGraw-Hill Hardcover
1963réf. AE-62Englewood Cliffs N.J.: Prentice-Hall 1963. Classic comprehensive text presents a detailed theory of dynamical motion of space vehicles utilizing several statistical dynamical and mathematical analyses. Topics include Keplerian mechanics: two-body motion; geometry of spatial orbits; determination of orbits; elements of analytical dynamics; analytic pertubations; artificial planetary satellites; units and constants; non-gravitational forces; detection and observation of space vehicles; problem of three bodies; redundant data sets; etc. 410 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name on front endpapers and outer edge. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Prentice-Hall Hardcover
1961réf. EG-552New York: Pergamon Press 1961. Classic comprehensive text translated from the original Russian presents a detailed treatment of the theory of thin shells constructed on the hypothesis of preservation of the normal element. Topics covered include: basic relations iand general theorems in the theory of shells; membrane theory; circular cylindrical shelss; analysis of the state of stress in an arbitrary shell; approximate methods of analysis of shells; etc. Includes a special addendum which represents an extract from the author's article in the journal Uspekhi Matematicheskikh Nauk containing methods of asymptotic expansions and a discussion of problems not covered in the book which are related to the imposition of boundary conditions and to the influence of edge constraints on the state of stress in the shell. 658 pgs. Illustrated. Dustjacket has some minor rubbing to edges; in mylar. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Pergamon Press Hardcover
1960réf. AE-21WashingtonD.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office 1960. This survey covers the four year period 1956-1960 during which the Soviets scored heavily in developing their aeronautic armament and space exploration programs. Covers rocket bases and installations to their missle diplomacy. 49 pgs. including charts and diagrams. Sm. crease on lower corner. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. U.S. Government Printing Office Paperback
1963réf. AE-26Oxford UK: Pergamon Press 1963. Technical papers presented at the Ionospheric Research Committee meeting held in Naples Italy 1961 include polar cap absorption studies VHF scattered propogation phase shift and polar blackouts etc. 349 pgs. Illustrated. Stamped on outer edges and back of title pg. Minor shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Professional Library. Pergamon Press Hardcover