Essays and Research Papers on All Technology Issues

This 11 page paper provides a study on the subject of pilot error. Mistakes made in the air can be costly, but there is disagreement in respect to why airplane crashes occur. Pilot error is examined as well as solutions for the growing problem. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the effectiveness of the rescue of survivors of this spectacular 1985 crash. Windshear associated with a Dallas thunderstorm resulted in a "double crash" of the Lockheed L-1011 that left only 27 survivors of the more than 150 on board. Survivors were largely left to their own devices in extricating themselves from the ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the Gatling gun. The paper discusses the evolution of the Gatling gun and addresses the significance of the development of this particular weapon as it took the gun from single fire to rapid fire. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which discusses the American muscle car. The paper argues that while technology abounds, and new, more sophisticated cars are introduced onto the market, muscle cars are still highly desired by many. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page discussion of “Mortal Kombat”, a game which holds the reputation of being one of the most violent ever created, is one of the most popular in the world. It is a brutally realistic kick boxing game in which the player is subjected to realistic hand to hand combat stimuli. First introduced ...

A Tutorial : A 5 page paper. A variety of safety features have been added to vehicles for the past several decades. Do these safety devices save lives and/or reduce injuries? That is the question discussed in this argument paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 17 page paper discussing the Internet's growing influence on the manner in which travel agencies operate. The Internet offers an amazing array of opportunities. It can enable them to be more efficient and far more creative in their approach to their businesses, but it is up to the travel agents themselves to embrace the possibilities. ...

A 5 page research paper that investigates Thomas S. Kuhn's groundbreaking theory in The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (1962, University of Chicago Press), which ) radically altered the way that change in science is perceived. The traditional understanding states that science progresses by small increments of change. Kuhn posits that science does not follow this ...

This 5 page paper looks at the different aspects of stretcher safety including the equipment chosen and its use. The paper look primarily to stretchers used by the armed forces, but these measures could be equally applied to other scenarios. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

11 pages in length. When California Legislators decided to institute electric industry restructuring in 1996, it was believed by many that the deregulated industry would offer consumers a way to make better choices and to have lower rates for their electrical and utility services. The decision to deregulate is under fire in California. That state has seen not ...

This 5 page paper looks at two New York City tunnels that allow vehicles to travel under the Hudson to reach New Jersey. Details about construction, current usage and improvements are discussed along with the physical properties of the structures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the various perspectives of Albert Borgmann and David Strong as it relates to the devices and things of man. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City and the European Chunnel. Details about construction, current usage and improvements are discussed along with the physical properties of the structures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the liner and tramp shipping markets and compares the way in which they have developed in terms of supply and demand over the last twenty years. The paper contains three tables and three graphs using accurate figures to illustrate the point raised. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 6 page paper highlights the problems brought on by the construction of a tunnel to link France and Britain. Safety concerns are highlighted and financial problems are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 16 page paper considers the role that the channel tunnel has played in the fright industry. The paper considers whether the tunnel has encouraged trade between Europe and the United Kingdom, the role it has played in freight transport in general, and the way in which it works, the problems it faces and the ...

This 8 page paper considers the current position of Boeing, including the strategic position and the threats, opportunities, weaknesses and strengths before going on to look at a potential acquisition as well as possible future strategies. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

15 pages in length. As the world embarks upon the new millennium, questions abound with regard to problems associated with the twenty-first century and Internet white-collar crimes. Will these problems be different than what exists now at the end of the twentieth century? Indeed not; in fact, the problems that plague contemporary ...

8 pages. With all of the technology being developed in the world today combined with the need for people to travel faster and further than ever before, it is only commonsense that in the next thirty years the aviation profession is going to see countless changes. The topic of this paper focusses on those changes and what changes ...

5 pages in length. What would it be like to live in total virtual reality? Some believe it is the answer to all the world's ills, in that war, hunger and disease could all be programmed out of existence. With such power over these otherwise detrimental entities, life would be absent of ...

This 40 page paper considers the way in which the Asian aviation sector has been deregulated. The aims of the deregulation and the results of the deregulation. The paper contains 4 graphs and one table. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

9 pages in length. The tragic crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 was caused by a jackscrew/gimbal nut assembly from the horizontal stabilizer failure. According to such sources as the National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA, this paper will provide an indepth look at the cause and possible preventions that could have taken place in this fateful flight. ...

A 5 page paper discussing the basics of air conditioning and heating operation, including the need to address the issue of microbial growth with ductwork. Though people lived for thousands of years without either air conditioning or central heat, the ubiquity of both today makes life easier, more comfortable and frees time for other pursuits. Bibliography lists ...

This 16 page report briefly discusses the concepts related to national security demands, defense, and warfare in the 21st century. Between the ever-increasing degree of technological advancement taking place throughout the world and the process of globalization of nations, it is only sensible to anticipate an entirely new mindset regarding national defense, security options, and the possible disasters inherent in the so-called ...

(6 pp) Runway incursions, although rare events, are primarily caused by errors in one of the following areas: clearances, communications, ground navigation, and positional awareness. When we consider this list we might reach the conclusion, that it covers all the potential areas of movement at airport, and not find that ...