NASA classified the mission as a "Successful Failure" because the crew was rescued in time to avert any fatalities (Frasketi, 2010). The spent upper stage was successfully impacted in space. This mission was however characterized by an astronaut exposing his colleagues to German measles days before the flight. One of the astronauts had no immunity to the measles and had to be replaced by another module pilot. The flight however took 5 days and 22.9 hours (Frasketi, 2010). The command module was named "Odyssey" and "Aquarius" was the name given to the Lunar module. After the replacement of the sick crew member, the crew was comprised of three astronauts constituting of a commander, one lunar and another commander module pilot (Frasketi, 2010).
Figure 3: Damaged Apollo 13

Source: http://space.about.com/od/apollomissions/ig/Apollo-13-Pictures-Gallery/View-of-damaged-Apollo-13-Serv.htm

Apollo 14, (as-509)

Fra Mauro was the landing site for this particular mission. Apollo Lunar service experiment packages were deployed to the moon on…...

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Aeronautical Society of America. (2006). Aeronautics. New York: The University of Michigan

Frasketi. (2010). Information Sheet: The Astronauts and Highlights of the Missions of Apollo 1,

and 7 through 17. Retrieved 15th May, 2010 from, http://spacecovers.com/misc/ap1-17_mission_info.htm

Fuji crystal, (2010). Aeronautics Innovation: NASA's Challenges and Opportunities. Retrieved 15th May, 2010, from,  http://www.apollomissionphotos.com/index_ap9_reissues.html

The obvious branch to enlist in is the air force, though actually the army and navy both have aeronautics engineering programs, too (Glenn Research Center). Enlisting can be tricky, especially with worried parents, but when it is the only way of achieving your goals then some risks must be taken. After enlisting comes boot camp, which most people know is no picnic. Luckily, air force boot camps are not as physically arduous as some of the other branches' basic training programs, but it is still a six-week period of grueling tests of stamina and willpower -- you have to want to be in the air force to get there (Education and Career). If selected and approved, M.O.S> School comes after boot camp, where the additional graduate and professional level training will be required with military precision, giving one the knowledge and the skills to immediately enter the workforce where…...

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Education and Career. "Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering." Webindia123. Accessed 31 March 2009.  http://www.webindia123.com/career/options/eng/aero/intro.htm 

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MyFuture. "Occupational Information: Aerospace Engineer." Myfuture.edu. Accessed 1 April 2009.  http://www.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp?FunctionID=5050&ASCO=212911A 

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It also develops and integrates spacecraft systems and subsystems, electronic and communications payloads, intercontinental ballistic missile systems, and high energy laser systems and subsystems in the areas of space, defense, and electronics technology (Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC), 2009).
The aytheon Company designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and supports technological products, services, and solutions for governmental and commercial customers in the United States as a well as internationally. It does business in six different segments: Integrated Defense Systems (IDS), Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS), Missile Systems (MS), Network Centric Systems (NCS), Space and Airborne Systems (SAS), and Technical Services (TS). The IDS segment provides ballistic missile defense, including space, air, surface, and subsurface; naval; and maritime and homeland security solutions (aytheon Co. (TN), 2009).

Keeping an eye on the competition is always important for a company to do in order to grow their share of the market. The advantage that Lockheed seems to…...

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For instance, currently the law says that any use of UAVs in civil airspace must be preceded by a detailed flight plan 30 days in advance of the scheduled flight. Some advocates of UAVs, including the U.S. military and aeronautical manufacturers, want to change this to allow flights on the same day a flight plan is filed -- just as with traditional aircraft (Graham-owe, 2003). The legitimate fear is that a change in this law would pave the way for UAV freight flights and, eventually, UAV passenger flights. Those in the aviation industry concerned with the safety of passengers recognize that such a move could put many people's lives in danger.
One major safety concern has already been mentioned: the lack of sophisticated detection and avoidance technology for UAVs that allow them to be adaptable to changing conditions. Another is that UAVs rely on radio or satellite links to computer…...

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Eng, P. (n.d.). Plotting pilotless possibilities. Eclipse Aviation. Retrieved April 8, 2007, at  http://www.eclipseaviation.com/index.php?option=com_newsroom&task=viewarticle&id=505&Itemid=51 

Fitchett, J. (1996, September 2). Will pilotless aircraft rule the skies? International Herald Tribune. Retrieved April 8, 2007, at  http://www.iht.com/articles/1996/09/02/future.t.php 

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Having the most profound impact on containerization and cargo-handling operations were the number of huge containerships that came online in the mid-1990s. In order to replace wasteful ships, meet shippers' demands, and maximize loads, larger, faster and more efficient containerships began to be introduced. The largest, dubbed super containers or post-Panamax vessels were engineered to carry 4,000 to 5,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs), rather than the most prevalent generation capacity of 3,000 to 3,400 TEUs. These large vessels have a force on land operations such as on-dock rail services and intermodal connections. Additionally, cranes must have a broad enough reach in order to stretch across as many as six containers (Marine cargo handling, 2010).

Many ports across the world have begun to gear up for the anticipated growth in container traffic, which is thought to likely increase for all of the world's major trades. Trade with Asia and Latin America has…...

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Percentage (a)
System operated unsafely during maintenance 80 13

Incomplete installation 48 8

Maintenance worker contacted hazard 45 7

Incorrect assembly or location 44 7

Towing event 44 7

Vehicle or equipment contacted aircraft 31 5

Material left in aircraft 27 4

Wrong equipment or part installed 23 4

Part not installed 22 4

Part damaged during repair 21 3

Panel or system not closed 21 3

equired service not performed 20 3

Failure of component or tool 15 2

Fault not found 15 2

Falls and trips 14 2

System not made safe before maintenance 12 2

System not reactivated 10 2

Pin or tie left in place 9 1

Documentation error 9 1

Note. For an additional 14 occurrences, the outcome could not be determined.

A a) Figures are rounded to nearest percentage.

Errors

Perceptual error

Example: After being on duty for 18 hr on a long overtime shift, the worker was carrying out a general inspection on an engine at around 22:00. He missed obvious damage to the internals of…...

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Bruggink, Gerard M. (2000, August). "Remembering Tenerife." Retrieved November 23, 2007, at http://cf.alpa.org/internet/alp/2000/aug00p18.htm

Dismukes, Key, Berman, Benjamin a. And Loukopoulos, Loukia D. (2007). The Limits of Expertise: Rethinking Pilot Error and the Causes of Airline.... Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. Retrieved November 23, 2007, at  http://books.google.com/books?id=mMxaYxhu0l0C&dq=runway+excrusions+causes 

Fadden, S., Ververs, P.M., & Wickens, C.D. (2001). Pathway HUDs: Are They Viable?. Human Factors, 43(2), 173. Retrieved November 19, 2007, from Questia database:  http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5001043570 

Hobbs, a., & Williamson, a. (2003). Associations between Errors and Contributing Factors in Aircraft Maintenance. Human Factors, 45(2), 186+. Retrieved November 23, 2007, from: Questia database:  http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5002089765

The student has provided research on various vibration analytic techniques such as the use of Laser Vibrometry for Damage Detection using Lamb Waves in discovery processes to detect microcracks.
Outcome 3. The Information Literacy competency was satisfied through the research efforts made by the student through data gathering regarding aircraft structures and vibrations qualification techniques retrieved from the MIL-STD-810F and NASA Langley esearch Laboratory. Techniques include Fatigue Damage Spectrum (FDS) which enables the use of testing and servicing evidence to be utilized on more than one aircraft platform and Shock esponse Spectrum (SS). All of these techniques are used to promote spacecraft/aircraft airworthiness and sustainment.

Outcome 4. The Communication competency was fulfilled through an analysis of the research collected from NASA experiments and FAA studies and their influence on dealing with structural failure through shock loads and transient vibrations. Furthermore, discussions focused on how these results have shaped methodologies in the…...

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Annarella, C. (1991). Spacecraft Structures. Fraser et al., 1(1), 1-20.

CPS. (2012). Space Weather. Coalition for Plasma Science, 1(1), 1-2.

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Sometimes, the choice of what to explore has been sensationalistic, preferring to pursue exciting new frontiers instead of areas of space where collecting more data would allow us to make useful determinations. This is more of an administrative issue than a scientific issue. It has more to do with the suits on Capitol Hill than the engineers in Florida.
V. Future of NASA

A. What the new focus/goals should be

As with every government agency, NASA is plagued by a lack of accountability on the administrative side of things. However, it is important to remember that NASA was not established for administrative feats. NASA was established to explore the Universe, which it has continued to do even in its worst hours. Even when it is not delivering spectacles for the public to awe at, it is accumulating a steady stream of information and the capacity to make sense of all the phenomena…...

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1) NASA Website, ( http://www.nasa.gov/ )

2) "A brief history of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration" by the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission ()

3) New York Times ()

4) ()

20th century has been one of remarkable technological advancements and of increased need to further improve human existence and the speed through which man runs about its everyday life. These ideas alone have demonstrated an immense capacity of man to research and invent new ideas, mechanisms, and to elaborate on the most important technological evolutions to set these mechanisms in motion. However, these evolutions have not been without flaws and have often cost the lives of individuals and caused immense human and material damages. The present research focuses on the way in which these trends have applied to the aeronautic industry. The approach is twofold and focuses on the one hand on the technological advancements, and, on the other hand, on mitigating the risks associated with these advancements so that the development would have less negative impacts and human kind can benefit from the positive aspects of technology.
Overview

The current…...

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Airbus Helicopters . (2014). Eurocpter EC 130 T2 Specifications . Retrieved Feb 2, 2014, from  http://www.airbushelicoptersinc.com/products/EC130-T2-specifications.asp 

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Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (Delivery of doors)
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

The Hindustan Aeronautics limited is a national parastatal company venturing in industrial defense and aerospace. The company was founded in the early 1940s and has based itself in the city of Bangalore in India. The company majors in the manufacture, assembly, navigation of aircrafts and related equipment, and communication apparatus. Other than those main operations, the company has also ventured in delivering doors in windows through its supply chain management department. The business venture in the new supply departments was propelled by the establishment of the door manufacturing unit in the company's plant. The company operates under the motivation of its operational values, mission and vision statements depicting that its goals are to provide high-quality designs in aeronautic tools and cost-effective to all its customers.

Executive Summary

Hindustan aeronautics Limited has achieved in its supply and production of automobile accessories but has also majored in…...

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Resources and manpower utilized in the prior assembly are also availed during the schedules assembly time. Effectuating prior production will not incur other extras costs. Through this, HAL will retract their earlier procedures and develop effective modes of ensuring earlier pre-assembly of the doors.

In addressing the uncertainties encountered, the supply chain management is recommended to ensure strict time schedule of working upon all phases of assembly. Similarly, having storage forms of the arriving shelf life and transportation modes is convenient. This will counter future risks exposed to the staff in assembling the doors. Fulfillment of these organizational recommendations will eventually suppress delivery gaps in the windows stipulated in the contract.

It is highly recommended that the company's supply chain management re-inculcates computations in quantity of ship-sets released, breakdown costs on inputs being used and other critical consumables. The EOQ of HAL door assembly should be raised to high levels; so as to bring in additional costs resulting from low running costs from the new assembled products. Through this, unit acquisition costs will be reduced with purchases of larger quantities. Additional costs can offer more reliable transport system in, hence enabling the importing company to be more dependable on HAL.

Conclusion

Despite the hurdles of delivering the passenger doors in time, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has been at the fore front of producing most doors used by many airbuses. The company has also partnered with other assembling plants and suppliers in addressing their earlier constrain. Instantly, it has had established departmental entities in the company to deal with the problems associated with delivering the doors and other products to other manufacturing companies. The new notion comprehensively overlooks at the conceptual design methodology of setting up customer -- benefit supplies and low costs from inventory management, follow-ups, monitoring process and supervisions to the delivery chain.

Summary of work completed

To help ensure that affected personnel had an opportunity to communicate their needs for the solution, a telephonic interview with a work coordinator at Ames Central Travel Office was conducted recently; in addition, this telephonic interview was followed by a personal visit to the Ames esearch Center in order gain a clearer understanding of the current workflow process. The end users of the solution provided very insightful suggestion as to what features they would like incorporated in the system. This meeting was highly productive and helped illuminate the numerous steps that were involved in travel request processing and administration that were unclear or unknown prior to the visit.

Because the software development team for this project is currently working on other initiatives, a meeting has been scheduled with them to discuss the scope and duration of the entire project. Preparatory to this meeting, hard copies of current travel…...

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Ames fact sheet. (2010). NASA. Retrieved from  http://www.nasa.gov/ centers/ames/pdf/

283944 main_NASA-Ames-factsheet-2008.pdf.

Center overview. (2010). NASA. Retrieved from

Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate is Dr. C. Moorer's self-help book that aims to motivate the reader and help to establish a series of self-analytical tools that will help the reader achieve his or her goals. As an individual pursuing a degree in aeronautical science, it is difficult to fully relate to Dr. Moorer's journey to become an engineer and professor because of the background that he describes in his book. However, it is interesting to see how Dr. Moorer, through his own experiences, has come to understand strategic concepts that are frequently taught in managerial programs and how many of his concepts can be traced back to theories that have been studied for centuries.
As someone that has worked hard and has been forced to overcome struggles, personally and academically, I find it difficult to take much of Dr. Moorer's struggles to heart because it appears…...

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The Economic Collapse. (2012). Retrieved 12 July 2012, from  http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/archives/tag/detroit 

Moorer, C. (2010). From Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate. Lexington,

KY.

Tzu, S. (n.d.). The Art of War. Retrieved 12 July 2012, from http://history.cultural-

(2) Analyzing all accident data without regard to the type of airframe provides for an easy sampling and less potential bias toward fixed wing vs. rotary wing aircraft.

(3) Not including ground accidents into the research will allow the research to focus only on aviation accidents.

(4) Limiting the research to a four-year period; 2003 to 2006 will provide an adequate sampling of the data and not constrain the research results.

Assumptions

First Assumption

The first assumption is that accident data to be used will be an adequate sample of class a through class C accidents within the USAREUR area of operations.

Second Assumption

The second assumption is that ARMS inspection dates derived from official USAREUR Publications and historical data files will reflect actual dates of ARMS inspections.

Third Assumption

The third assumption is that current ARMS inspections continue to incorporate comprehensive checklist used to evaluate resource management and assist in improving operational readiness and safety for USAREUR aviation.

Definition…...

All of the transportation agencies were consolidated into one big agency -- the new Department of Transportation in 1966, establishing the National Transportation Safety Board as an agency that was independent inside of the department. This new board was also given the responsibility of determining the "probable cause" of: 1) highway accidents selected in cooperation with the states; 2) every passenger train accident, fatal railway accidents, and any railroad accident that caused significant damage; 3) big marine accidents, including any marine accident that involved a public vessel and a nonpublic vessel; 4) pipeline accidents involving a fatality or significant property damage; and lastly, 5) fatalities or major injuries that were caused by the release of hazardous materials (2004).
The creation of the NTSB showed that Congress was thinking that a single agency could come up with a higher level of safety than the individual model agencies that were all working…...

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Boeing. (2010). Making flying safer -- how Boeing helps to advance safety. Retrieved on September 19, 2010, from the Website:

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2010, from the Website,  http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/

.....company thrive, I seek a high-powered sales position in the aviation and aeronautics sector.
Experience

Boeing 2010-Present

Exceeded performance objectives by building a team of five sales associates to exceed yearly target by 15%. Presented sales results annually at the Boeing company conference. Built relationships with five key clients in both public and private sector.

Alaska Airlines 2008-2010

Over the course of two years, progressed from being a junior sales associate to being a regional manager of sales, focusing on the corporate market. Helped Alaska Airlines reach its regional sales target by working with cost management and accounting departments to strategically adjust pricing.

Starbucks 2006-2008

Served hundreds of customers per day in flagship location at Pike's Place Market. Prepared both drip brew coffees and espresso-based beverages using the espresso machine, and also prepared chilled blended drinks.

Education

University of Washington 2015-2017

On track for May 2017 Master's Degree in the field of aeronautics engineering, with focus on emerging technologies in…...

NASA's Groundbreaking Technologies for Future Space Exploration

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is continuously pushing the boundaries of space exploration with the development of groundbreaking technologies that enable humans to venture further and deeper into the cosmos. Here are some of the most notable technologies currently being developed by NASA:

1. Advanced Propulsion Systems:

Nuclear Thermal Rocket (NTR): An NTR uses a nuclear reactor to heat hydrogen propellant, generating significantly higher thrust than traditional chemical rockets. This technology would enable faster and more efficient travel to distant destinations like Mars.
Plasma Propulsion: Plasma propulsion systems use ionized gas (plasma) expelled....

Climate change is a pressing issue that is significantly impacting our planet, leading to devastating consequences such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity. However, despite the overwhelming scientific evidence supporting the reality of climate change, there are still numerous myths and misconceptions that persist in public discourse. In order to effectively address the challenges posed by climate change, it is crucial to debunk these myths and ensure that the public is well-informed about the realities of this global crisis.

One common myth surrounding climate change is the belief that the Earths climate has always been....

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. The scientific consensus is clear: human activities are causing the Earth's atmosphere to warm, and this warming is having a wide range of negative impacts on the environment, including rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, and changes in plant and animal life. However, there are still many people who believe that climate change is a hoax or that it is not caused by human activities. In this essay, we will debunk three of the most common climate change myths.

Myth 1: Climate change is not real.

This is....