Understanding Mathematics for Aircraft Navigation by James Wolper (English) Pape

Description: Understanding Mathematics for Aircraft Navigation by James Wolper Explains the mathematics essential to flight, teaching basic principles and reasoning FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the productTHE BOOK THAT SOLVES THE MYSTERIES OF NAVIGATIONNavigating is easier and safer when you truly understand how it works. This enjoyably readable, in-the-cockpit guide helps you build that base of understanding, without pain. Written by flight instructor/mathematician/computer expert/teacher James S. Wolper, Understanding Mathematics for Aircraft Navigation helps you handle—and grasp—every aspect of getting from here to there, determining where you are now, taking full advantage of todays sophisticated navigation equipment, and even using ancient celestial methods in an emergency.Even if youre math-phobic, Wolper has a way of making the principles of navigation so simple and interesting youll wonder why no one ever presented them this way before. This book steers you from the celestial to the electronic with nary a hitch. Along the way, youll build skills with geometry, chart-making, and long-distance flight planning, plus computer and instrument use. In the end, youll have an unshakable foundation in navigation—and will even be able to explain it to the unenlightened.FEATURES INCLUDE:*Step-by-step narrative approach to navigation skills and judgment*Complete introduction to magnetic compass use*Flight planning—including long distance—fully explained*Chart construction and use*How-tos on GPS (and other navigation systems)—plus how they work*Memorable, time-saving rules of thumb*In-your-head calculation tricks*Complete discussion of the Earths shape*Perfect for beginning and advanced pilotsIF YOU WANT TO LEARN NAVIGATION, THIS BOOK CAN HELP YOU:*Learn what you want to know painlessly*Discover the fascinating origins of navigation in history and lore*Grasp trigonometric principles*Leverage your computer skills into powerful navigation tools Notes Explains mathematics essential to flight navigation in classic general and philosophical approach similar to Stick and Rudder (Langewiesche) and Weather Flying (Buck), teaching basic principles and reasoning. Assumes little mathematical background but takes simple straightforward approach to nav math that combine both ancient celestial forms upon which new technologies areKey features:Provides understanding of navigation that allows pilots to exploit full powers of new technologiesPresents techniques of GPS and other nav forms, including calculations of distance and bearingsChart construction, errors, usesMagnetic compass, errors, usesMental calculations and rules of thumbFlight planning, especially long-range Back Cover THE BOOK THAT SOLVES THE MYSTERIES OF NAVIGATION Navigating is easier and safer when you truly understand how it works. This enjoyably readable, in-the-cockpit guide helps you build that base of understanding, without pain. Written by flight instructor/mathematician/computer expert/teacher James S. Wolper, Understanding Mathematics for Aircraft Navigation helps you handle--and grasp--every aspect of getting from here to there, determining where you are now, taking full advantage of todays sophisticated navigation equipment, and even using ancient celestial methods in an emergency.Even if youre math-phobic, Wolper has a way of making the principles of navigation so simple and interesting youll wonder why no one ever presented them this way before. This book steers you from the celestial to the electronic with nary a hitch. Along the way, youll build skills with geometry, chart-making, and long-distance flight planning, plus computer and instrument use. In the end, youll have an unshakable foundation in navigation--and will even be able to explain it to the unenlightened. FEATURES INCLUDE: *Step-by-step narrative approach to navigation skills and judgment *Complete introduction to magnetic compass use *Flight planning--including long distance--fully explained *Chart construction and use *How-tos on GPS (and other navigation systems)--plus how they work *Memorable, time-saving rules of thumb *In-your-head calculation tricks *Complete discussion of the Earths shape *Perfect for beginning and advanced pilots IF YOU WANT TO LEARN NAVIGATION, THIS BOOK CAN HELP YOU: *Learn what you want to know painlessly *Discover the fascinating origins of navigation in history and lore *Grasp trigonometric principles *Leverage your computer skills into powerful navigation tools Author Biography 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 bachelors 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. 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. Description for Bookstore Explains mathematics essential to flight navigation in classic general and philosophical approach similar to Stick and Rudder (Langewiesche) and Weather Flying (Buck), teaching basic principles and reasoning. Assumes little mathematical background but takes simple straightforward approach to nav math that combine both ancient celestial forms upon which new technologies are Key features: * Provides understanding of navigation that allows pilots to exploit full powers of new technologies * Presents techniques of GPS and other nav forms, including calculations of distance and bearings * Chart construction, errors, uses * Magnetic compass, errors, uses * Mental calculations and rules of thumb * Flight planning, especially long-range Details ISBN0071375724 Short Title UNDERSTANDING MATHEMATICS FOR Language English ISBN-10 0071375724 ISBN-13 9780071375726 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2001 Imprint McGraw-Hill Professional Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Pages 260 Series Aviation DOI 10.1036/0071375724 UK Release Date 2001-06-16 AU Release Date 2001-06-16 NZ Release Date 2001-06-16 US Release Date 2001-06-16 Author James Wolper Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Publication Date 2001-06-16 DEWEY 629.132510151 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 100 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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