Understanding Mathematics for Aircraft Navigation
Author:   James Wolper
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
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9780071375726


Pages:   260
Publication Date:   16 June 2001
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   James Wolper
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Professional
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.498kg
ISBN:  

9780071375726


ISBN 10:   0071375724
Pages:   260
Publication Date:   16 June 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction. Chapter 1: The Shape of the Earth. Chapter 2: Vectors and Spheres. Chapter 3: Navigating by the Stars. Chapter 4: Making Your Own Stars: GPS. Chapter 5: Navigation in Airplanes. Chapter 6: Navigation Planning. Chapter 7: A Guide to Further Reading. Appendix: The Navigational Stars. References.

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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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