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The field of aeronautics has been subject to a whirlwind of change, starting from the initial days of taking to the sky in clumsy contraptions of wood and canvas to the modern jetliners that ferry millions of people around the globe. Over the past few decades, however, there have been vast efforts to create aeroplanes that remove the humans from the equation called UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). UAVs are powered aerial vehicles that do not carry human operators. They use aerodynamic forces to…

I built and crashed an airplane at the age of seventeen. To clarify, the plane was made of foam and it was controlled by a radio transmitter. However, the entire process taught me an essential lesson that I have applied to all facets of my life. My interest in flight was inspired by my father, who grew up in Jamaica and Mexico observing and envying the flying capability of birds. He also saw stunt pilots steer colorful biplanes at an airstrip in the mountains of Mexico. I was fascinated by…

installation support and maintenance support activities National Maintenance Program. The Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army) Program located in at Ft. Lee, VA, has been established by PEO-EIS PM-GCSS-A and our engineering partner, Northrup Grumman, to provision the logistics of the warfighter. The program is being conveyed across two tiers and each tier into fielding groups beginning with the finance portion and Standard Army Retail Supply System or SARRS. The next tier would be…

Top X Best Fighter Jets In The World Today List of World's best fighter jets -types of fighter jets Fighter jets are one of the best machines ever made by human and they are an essential component of any air force. Modern fighter jets are a combination of perfect craftsmanship, ultimate engineering and the best of modern technology. Over the past years, many different types of fighter jets have been designed and built to fight in the sky. Below is the list of the world's best fighter jets,…

set of safety risks which must be investigated, analyzed, and mitigated in order to ensure safe operation in the national airspace system (NAS). (Lum & Waggoner, 2011.) This paper will investigate the existing safety systems in place for the Northrop Grumman made Global Hawk UAV in order to understand what the existing safety systems entail, how they will work when introduced into the NAS, and what additions may be required in…

Personal Statement Growing up I wanted to be an Architect. I found it fascinating, how science and technology could be used to construct a plan to improve the performance of a building. I 've always been intrigued by the level of creativity and dimensional precision that goes into sketching out blueprints using aesthetic elements of arts like color, lighting and other interesting materials. It wasn’t until my final year of High School, when I agreed to partake in an elective course, suggested…

St. Johns County economic activity is primarily tourism related. The county consists of beaches, riverfronts, and dozens of historical landmarks. This makes the county a perfect place to attract visitors. The county is dedicated on improving the development of its current businesses, so they may attract new businesses. St. Johns County prides itself on having a flexible business climate, diverse neighborhoods, and natural environments. St. Augustine is one of the three areas incorporated in St.…

During WW II the United States government challenged the aircraft industry to develop a new type of fighter that could fly at high speeds, for extended ranges, the ability to perform air to ground attacks, and climb to 20,000 feet within six minutes. Lockheed Martin answered the call and the P-38 Lightening was developed. This twin engine, twin boom aircraft was nothing like anything seen before. It was almost 100 miles per hour faster than other combat aircraft of the time and many of the…

I retired from L-3 Communications (Litton Electron Devices Division sold to Northrop Grumman and eventually sold it to L-3 Communications) at the end of June 2008 after 25 years. My elderly parents have long since passed and I married a lovely local woman and so here, my roots have…

Introduction: According to the Office of Privacy Commissioner of Canada, the word “drone” is a catch-all term that refers to any vehicle that can operate on surfaces or in the air without a person on board to control it. UAV’s are what some drones are called. UAV stands for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. These devices can vary in shape, size, speed, form, and a whole host of other attributes that contribute to what makes up the drone. A drone can be a model aircraft someone purchases in a store, a…