Introduction to Lightning and Other Electrostatic Phenomena
Introduction to Lightning and Other Electrostatic Phenomena

Author: Nixon A. Adams

Publisher:

Published: 1971

Total Pages: 60

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This technical report points out the importance of forecasters in the field understanding the basic physical principles of the lightning stroke, the lightning flash, and certain other electrostatic phenomena. Several varied theories on the creation of negative and positive charge centers on cumulo-nimbus clouds are presented by the author for the readers' consideration. The integral parts of a single lightning flash are covered in detail and the author furnishes a better insight to the lightning phenomenon than normally held by the weather forecasters in the field.

Lightning Protection of Aircraft
Lightning Protection of Aircraft

Author: Franklin A. Fisher

Publisher:

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 576

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"This book is an attempt to present under one cover the current state of knowledge concerning the potential lightning effects on aircraft and the means that are available to [aircraft] designers and operators to protect against these effects."--p. iii.

Bibliography on Fibers and Composite Materials--1969-1972
Bibliography on Fibers and Composite Materials--1969-1972

Author: J. N. Fleck

Publisher:

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 108

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The bibliography contains over 3000 references, including translated items from Japan, West Germany, U.S.S.R., and other countries as well as references of original English language publications of the United States and United Kingdom. The references are categorized by specific fiber and matrix materials. In addition, many references are grouped in the general categories of compatibility studies, theory and design, testing and evaluation, application, and fabrication. A group of references to general review articles is included. The references represent the holdings of the former Defense Ceramic Information Center (DCIC) plus those of the Fibers and Composites Center (FCIC) at Battelle's Columbus Laboratories and MCIC. (Author).

Wireless Personal Communications
Wireless Personal Communications

Author: Theodore S. Rappaport

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1461527589

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"Well informed people know it is impossible to transmit the voice over wires, and that were it possible to do so, the thing would be ofno practical value. " from an editorial in the Boston Post -1865 Fortunately for the telecommunications industry, the unknown author of the above statement turned out to be very mistaken indeed. Even as he spoke, Alexander Graham Bell was achieving the impossible, with a host of competing inventors close behind. The communications revolution which ensued has changed the way in which we live and work, and the way in which we view the world around us. Wired telephone lines now encircle the globe, allowing instantaneous transmission of voice and data. Events from Times Square to Red Square are now as accessible as events on the local courthouse lawn. The advent of wireless communications has extended Bell's revolution to another domain. Personal communications promises voice, data and images which are accessible everywhere. Although predictions are dangerous, a look back over the last decade reveals spectacular growth. In the United States alone, there are now over 50 million cordless phones in use throughout the country -at least one cordless phone for every 3 households - and nearly 20 million pocket pagers. U. S. Cellular telephone service, launched commercially in 1984, has experienced 30-40% annual growth rates despite a sluggish economy.