Essays and Research Papers on All Technology Issues

This 5 page paper discusses truck driving laws in the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the ICAO and some of the regulations that have been implemented since its founding; it also considers latest developments in antiterrorism policies for the aviation community. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper/essay that reports on the national debate of a few years ago concerning whether or not airline pilots should be armed (in light of the events of 9/11). The writer discusses the debate, giving reasons both pro and con and reports on the passage of a law allowing pilots to carry ...

EU Directive 95/46/ EC concerning data protection has the main aim of protecting the privacy of the citizens. This 16 page paper considers how the directive has been implemented in order to consider whether it is a suitable model for data protection in the twenty-first century. The paper is written with specific reference to English ...

A 9-page paper that examines the problem of excessive vehicular speed and outlines possible solutions to this problem. Included is a discussion of how law enforcement officials tend to downplay the importance of excessive speed when not combined with alcohol or drugs and when not resulting in a major accident as well as the ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the safety rules and regulations in place prior to the Pan Am Flight 103 crash over Lockerbie, Scotland, and reflects the changes in the industry that were linked to the impact of this crash. This paper also considers the changing view on airline safety in general ...

This 7 page paper looks the Indian based airline Jet Airways, examining the economic impacts on the airline including issues such as the economy, fuel prices and projected demand, and then presents a PEST analysis. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 6 page paper is a literature review looking at the industry and potential market for machine based speech to speech translation devices. The translation market and development of machine based translation devices, including current competitors, is considered and well as the way that the market may emerge, with specific attention to the Chinese to ...

A 15 page paper that discusses biometrics as a more reliable authentication technology. The writer begins with a definition of e-commerce, then, defines and describes biometrics, including the different categories, how it works and the size of this industry. The writer discusses the uses for biometrics in today's world and provides examples of how and ...

6 pages in length. The issue to be dealt with in this paper is one addressing the fact that excessive driving speeds cause a substantially higher number of deaths than those caused at slower, more prudent speeds. Promoting road safety is the function of speed limit restrictions both on the highway and on surface ...

A 7 page paper detailing the true economic costs of our nation's dependence on the automobile. Outlines alternatives to commuting such as telecommuting, bicycling, and mass transit. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper reviews the literature relating to the safety components of wearing a helmet when on a motorcycle and looks at the arguments for and against wearing a motorcycle helmet. Ultimately, the author supports helmet use. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper on the phenomenon of shipwrecks and how,-- through the use of modern technologies, -- they are both less likely to occur and more likely to be understood. Research is also examined concerning some of the reasons that shipwrecks used to occur so often and the precautions that are taken today. Specific ...

A 10 page paper presenting the narrative for the design of a new international airport. Included in the discussion are the topics of site selection, benefits to the community, funding of construction, gate set up options with the classic 'V' chosen, concessions and their contribution to airport revenues, rental car arrangements and holding area locations, ...

A 10 page research paper which gives the details the development of the concrete pump, the applications for which pumping is best suited, the problems which can arise from pumping concrete, and the importance of mix design. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper on how the U.S. employed existing technology for warfare during this period, rather than investing in war technologies. Only one weapon was invented by an American during this period, although peacetime technologies were converted during wartime. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper which examines how the use of railroads changed how the U.S. military conducted warfare strategy. The writer particularly relates to what has been called the 'first all-out war' fought by Americans-the Civil War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper on Industrialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Especially as it pertains to the Steel industry, and farming industry. I.e. how it affected the share-croppers, and the steel workers.

The concept is discussed in this 6 page paper that looks at the world's airports as examples. Privatization efforts in the United States are compared to those of Europe. Pros and cons are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing changes likely within the airline industry over the next few years. Air travel nearly doubled in the period between 1980 and 1995 following deregulation. With the increasing rate of globalization of business and increasing levels of tourism, it is nearly assured that the airline industry will continue to ...

This 20 page report discusses where the greatest industrial and technological advances have occurred and how they have assisted industry in maintaining a competitive edge. Issues relating to the "type" of industry are superceded by the need to utilize the most beneficial technological tools in all industries in order to stay ahead of the ...

A 5 page paper on this vehicle for vertical flight. Its development, relevance to helicopters, and future developments are exploited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 2 page essay on "the Chunnel"-- a lengthy high-speed European railline designed to run from England to France and subsequently many other countries. No Bibliography.

A 6 page paper that discusses the culture industry, a concept developed by Frankfurt School scholars Holkheimer and Adorno. The basic concept of the culture industry is that technology and industry have created a movement towards the mass production of culture. Holkheimer and Adorno argue this concept as it relates to man's ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the types of human error impacting the aviation industry with a particular focus on the implications for pilots. This paper contends that increased training and a reduction in mechanical problems would assist cockpit crews in increasing safety. Bibliography lists 7 sources.