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Book Description
A behind-the-scenes look at the high-tech brain centers of modern
aviation, this essential reference probes the use of computers in
everything from new aircraft design and manufacture to flight
planning, weather forecasting, and air traffic monitoring. Full of
case studies, synopses of successful applications, and interviews
with industry leaders, it provides a comprehensive overview of
airline, military, government, air traffic control, simulation,
and communications systems, and today' s cutting-edge avcomps
software.
Synopsis
This is a behind-the-scenes look at the high-tech brain centres of
modern aviation. The book is designed for aviation and computing
professionals who probe the use of aviation computer systems in
everything from aircraft design and manufacture to flight
planning, weather forecasting and air-traffic monitoring. Full of
case studies, synopses of successful applications and interviews
with industry leaders, the book provides a comprehensive overview
of airline, military, government, air traffic control, simulation
and communication systems, as well as today's latest avcomps
software. It also includes illustrations of aviation computer
systems, product descriptions and analyses, and a directory of
manufacturers.
Ingram
To be on top as an aviation professional, you cannot underestimate the importance of computers to the industry. Advanced aviation computing systems are critical to safe, seamless operations. In this comprehensive reference, you'll go behind the scenes at high-tech centers of modern aviation and find essential information to help you plan for-- and succeed in-- a wide variety of careers in aviation and aviation computing.
Using highly readable case studies and helpful illustrations, this handbook presents synopses of successful applications and interviews with industry leaders. Read about how cutting-edge, sophisticated software and hardware are being used in an ever-growing variety of aviation applications-- everything from new aircraft design and manufacture to flight planning, weather forecasting, pilot training, and air traffic management.
Comprehensive, balanced overviews are presented on the use of aviation computing systems in the spectrum of applications, including:
Airline
Military
Flight deck
Air traffic control
Simulation
Communication networks
You'll also get a glimpse of aviation's future, a comprehensive glossary, a directory of aviation information technology providers and related resources, and much more.
From the Back Cover
Essential reading for anyone who wants to succeed in today's computerized aviation industry To be on top as an aviation professional, you cannot underestimate the importance of computers to the industry. Advanced aviation computing systems are critical to safe, seamless operations. In this comprehensive reference, you'll go behind the scenes at high-tech centers of modern aviation and find essential information to help you plan for--and succeed in--a wide variety of careers in aviation and aviation computing. Using highly readable case studies and helpful illustrations, this handbook presents synopses of successful applications and interviews with industry leaders. Read about how cutting-edge, sophisticated software and hardware are being used in an every-growing variety of aviation applications--everything from new aircraft design and manufacture to flight planning, weather forecasting, pilot training, and air traffic management. Comprehensive, balanced overviews are presented on the use of aviation computing systems in the spectrum of applications, including: Airline; Military; Flight deck; Air traffic control; Simulation; Communication networks. You'll also get a glimpse of aviation's future, a comprehensive glossary, a directory of aviation information technology providers and related resources, and much more.
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