The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary is an authoritative and accessible reference useful to scholars and enthusiasts alike. This dictionary is an essential tool for professionals involved in the aerospace industry and flight, and for anyone who must read and understand the technical literature of the aerospace industry and about specific air and space craft. It is also an ideal reference for engineering and physics students encountering a subject replete with technical jargon and acronyms. Bill Gunston, one of the most widely read and respected aviation writers, has added more than 5,000 new terms and acronyms to this carefully updated volume. Terms used in the dictionary reflect the diverse and international nature of the aerospace industry and include brief explanations of aerospace materials and organizations. Gunston has scrupulously avoided terms specific to manufacturers, airlines, and armed forces in an effort to encourage clear communication and understanding among professionals.
The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary is scholarly and accessible. It is essential for readers of technical literature on flight and the aerospace industry. This new edition has been remarkably expanded with the inclusion of more than 5,000 new terms and acronyms, making it the most modern and comprehensive reference of its type.
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'Having carried the book around for a few months I found that my previous desire to type words into a search engine had muted, and that The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary had become my first port of call.' Royal Aeronautical Society 'One could learn much about the field of aeronautical engineering by reading this dictionary. This second edition adds almost 5000 acronyms to an already extensive list It will be of most value to aerospace professionals and contractors.' Choice
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The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary is scholarly, accessible and essential reading for those interested in flight and the aerospace industry.
A-Z of aerospace terms and acronyms.
Bill Gunston, OBE, FRAeS, is the most renowned and prolific aerospace journalist of all time. He is a member of the editorial staff of Janes Information Group and the author of more than 300 books on both popular and technical topics. Gunston's career as an aviation writer spans fifty years, after service as an RAF fighter pilot. He is a Fellow in the Royal Aeronautical Society and an officer of the Order of the British Empire.
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