Essays and Research Papers on All Technology Issues

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the Defense Budget Cuts in 2003 with particular attention to the building of the Raptor. Should a less costly version be built? This is the crux of the issue in this analysis that compares the F-22 to the F-35 designs. Annotated bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

An 8 page discussion of textiles and the environmental factors which affect them. Textiles are defined and distinguished as either industrial or of general use. The author contends that textile products are subject to a number of environmental hazards. These potential hazards sometimes necessitate climate control in respect to lighting, temperature and ...

This 3 page paper gives a general overview of the electric car. This paper gives the benefits and drawbacks of this technology. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of this concern in civli engineering. Different types of reinforced concrete design are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper discussing the mechanics of materials as used in civil engineering. The mechanics of materials is an important area of study within the civil engineering discipline which examines the properties of materials under a variety of conditions which may be present in the field. In order for materials to be ...

This 20-page paper provides a comparison between biometric and electronic access control security systems. Discussions include types of systems that fit into each category as well as industries in which this type of technology might be seen. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 11 page paper discussing the marketing base of NetJets, a fractional ownership airline company. NetJets uses a time-share concept to sell interest in corporate-sized jets, enabling the purchase of as little as one-eighth ownership rather than bearing the total cost of purchase, maintenance and operation. It is the leading competitor in its ...

A 10 page paper providing firs an overview of the hospitality industry, then of the Hilton Hotel Group. The paper identifies Hilton’s top competitors, and discusses the effects of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the hospitality segment and the entire travel industry. The paper examines Hilton’s approach to management, reviews financial ...

8 pages in length. The overpopulated state of Los Angeles and surrounding counties was the definitive directive that began political administrators looking more closely at the broad issue of transportation (Simburger, 1998). According to Scott L. Bottles, author of Los Angeles and the Automobile: The Making of the Modern City, Southern Californians began ...

This 6 page report discusses the airline industry and the relationship between four airlines -- Delta, Southwest, Northwest, and Continental Airlines -- and the unions representing their employees. Current issues and concerns related to union representation and labor negotiations with these airlines are presented. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing factors that must be considered in realigning national requirements for Canada’s airline industry. Restructuring must address the needs of airlines and passengers alike, and the final form must be one in which airlines can compete for passengers. The purpose here is to explain industry requirements to the Minister ...

A 5 page discussion of the value of artificial intelligence to future generations. The author points out that sci-fi films like “Neuromancer”, “Matrix”, and “Blade Runner” prey on the fears of those who have a poor understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the computer technology around which artificial intelligence revolves. Instead of ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of LPG. Positive and negative aspects of this type of fuel are discussed. Ways in which LPG are used are duly noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing many of the differences in the US Airways of 2000 and that of the regional leader that emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2003. US Airways’ new regional strategy enables it to focus on sound, solid operations that can lead to growth in the more definite terms of ...

This 5 page paper considers the different materials that are used to build yachts and small water craft and who they interact with the environment during creation and use in building the craft and at the disposal of the boat. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 14 page paper which examines the inventions of the 19th century, and also examines the importance of these inventions during the time period as well as in relationship to further technological developments that occurred in the future. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 3-page paper analyzes marketing strategies (through the 4 Ps) of Qantas and Ansett airlines prior to the entrance of Virgin Blue and Impulse Airlines. Also discussed is the Australian aviation industry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the challenges inherent in using computer-based training (CBT) in training airline pilots. The paper offers a review of existing literature on both the topics of training airlines pilots and CBT in general. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper explores the problem of human error for pilots. Several issues are discussed including hypoxia, disorientation and situational awareness. Solutions are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A comparison of the different kinds of hydraulic oils used in the elevator industry, with reference to performance, cost, safety and environmental issues.

A 6 page paper assessing whether airline mechanics are pricing themselves beyond the ability of airlines to pay them. Labor unions typically are in the business of preserving themselves and building membership so that they can increase revenues that come in the form of member dues. It is to their benefit to increase ...

This 4 page paper looks at a changing world. How diversity affects the workplace and how technological change has affected society are two issues explored. A Q&A format is used. No bibliography.

This 4 page paper examines the CAT scan technology and how this has impacted society. This paper explores a myriad of ways this technology has changed society for the better. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Layer manufacturing is the use of computer controlled and latest Materials and forming processes in building the physical model layer by layer based on a digital model. The 10 page model looks at three different systems that make use of layer manufacturing; the Thermojet Printer by 3D systems, The Perfactory Concept Modeler from Envisiontech and ...

This 6 page paper considers what type of information an airline would need, how this will should interconnect and how a system may be developed to handle these needs. The bibliography cites 10 sources.