This textbook gives a brief idea about the modern aircraft used in defense and for commercial purposes. Aerospace technology in its present form has developed along certain basic principles of aerodynamic forces. Different parts in an airplane have different functions to balance the aircraft in air, provide a thrust, and control the general…

This book, to be used in the Air Force ROTC program only, discusses various aspects of the aerospace industry and its importance to the society. Not only does a modern and strong aerospace technology help in national defense, but it is a major economic industry as well. The vast number of people employed could shake the roots of economic…

This book, which is to be used only in the Air Force ROTC training program, deals with the kinds of civil aviation facilities and the intricacies and procedures of the use of flying. The first chapter traces the development of civil aviation and the formation of organizations to control aviation systems. The second chapter describes varieties of…

The book tries to put the Air Force in the correct perspective according to its role and the necessity for national defense. The three areas covered are strategic offence, strategic defense, and general purpose. The first chapter describes the national policies and objectives and emphasizes the role of the Air Force in peace and war. The second…

The textbook provides answers to many questions related to airplanes and properties of air flight. The first chapter provides a description of aerodynamic forces and deals with concepts such as acceleration, velocity, and forces of flight. The second chapter is devoted to the discussion of properties of the atmosphere. How different…

Offered in this teacher's guide are activity suggestions, research ideas, discussion questions, and problems to solve dealing with aviation education. Topical areas consider sound and the environment, changes and adjustments in sounds, planning and control of noise, communications, economics, and mathematical and scientific aspects of sound and…

International facilities are described in the first section of this directory on the facilities for education and training in basic subjects related to the peaceful uses of outer space. Entries are organized into these categories: organizations of the United Nations system; intergovernmental agencies; international agencies; international…

A group of adults were tested before and after witnessing a space science education presentation; a significant difference was found between the pre- and post-tests of their understanding and awareness of space activities. (MLH)

An open letter to youth in which future opportunities in the space sciences are outlined. (MLH)

Describes a three-day program aimed at public school educators and community leaders. The goal was to encourage these people to include air age education in their programs. Activities included hands-on projects. (MA)

Lists 17 activities that can be used in the classroom to commemorate Wright Brothers Day. These include making bulletin boards, writing poems, and a field trip to the airport. (MA)

Reviews educational resources for classroom teachers. Resources include books, films, journals, science project guides, and public TV weather briefings. Addresses for obtaining the materials are provided. (MA)

Provides an annotated listing of recent books on scientific topics including aerospace. Includes the usual bibliographic information except date of publication. (MA)

Describes the rapid growth of communication satellite program, and how technology was able to build more efficient and economical satellites. Gives a brief outlook on potential developments in this field. (GA)

Discusses the efforts which have been accomplished in extragalactic astronomy (the study of bodies and systems beyond the Milky Way) since 1929. Some of the most perplexing problems of extragalactic astronomy such as the missing mass of the galaxies are also discussed. (HM)