Essays and Research Papers on All Technology Issues

A 3 page paper addressing the questions posed in Harvard case 9-198-002. The case compares the airlines’ financial structure relative to their respective aircraft fleets in 1993. Nearly half of Delta’s fleet is leased and the company carries a high debt load, whereas Singapore Airlines owns all its aircraft and carries no long-term ...

A 5 page paper which examines the findings that it was the paint on the Hindenburg that resulted in the fire and catastrophe, not the hydrogen on which the Hindenburg was run. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues that cell phones are generally a blight on society, though they do possess some positive possibilities when used on occasion. No sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the duties and functions of the position of extra board conductor on freight and passenger trains. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines ways that builders and engineers can prevent fires by carefully choosing materials. Some examples are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses marketing in the airlines and aviation industries, the changes it has undergone, consumer perception, competition and frequent flyer programs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page overview of the numerous impacts the airline industry sustained in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. Despite the many negative impacts, the airline industry not only survived it ultimately overcame the economic impacts and instituted safety changes which will serve to benefit it well into the future. ...

This 7 page paper provides an analysis of this airline that has faced many challenges over the years. Its new focus on India is discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page contention that our petroleum-based lifestyles have caused irreparable political and environmental harm. This paper proposes that fuel cells offer an alternative to this lifestyle. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page contention that uncreative robots can never be expected to be able to employ the scientific approach that we characterize as the scientific method. The author relies on the book "No Stone Unturned: Reasoning About Rocks and Fossils" by author E. Kirsten Peters to support this contention. No additional sources are listed.

A 4 page contention that the space program benefits mankind in a number of different avenues. This is true despite the fact that the resources the world has put into its various space program over time have been a sources of much dissension. Many contend that the billions of dollars and hours of ...

A 10 page research paper that investigates the topic of spatial analysis specifically in regards to the uses of this technology in determining spatial patterns of insurgent threat incidents. The research suggests that spatial analysis has the ability to predict change in insurgent activity over time and that this technology can be used as a ...

A 5 page report of “How Wireless Works” by Les Freed and Preston Gralla. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 4 page paper containing the text of a speech urging the use of seat belts. The overwhelming evidence, however, is that those who use seat belts as a matter of course are safer – and more likely to survive a crash – than those who do not. Parents set the example for ...

This 3-page paper discusses the airline industry and the impact of the 1978 deregulation act on it in terms of competition and fares.

This 4 page paper discusses two topics. The first is a summary of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978; the second discuses the PATCO strike and the effects it had on labor negotiations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

4 pages in length. The irresistible lure of adventure, romance, exotic ports and gourmet dining made television's The Love Boat one of the best marketing ploys for the cruising industry. Nearly thirty years after the first episode aired, cruising has metamorphosed into a vacation plan suitable for any budget, age or adventure level. ...

This 4-page paper provides an overview of spark plugs and their performances. The paper includes information on how a spark plug handles heat, and alloys used. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the way in which Manuel Castells sees information technology changing and forming the basis of society and creating disposable labour. This paper looks at the theory and evaluates it by looking at the impact of technology I the real world. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

The airline industry has undergone major changes. This 29 page paper examines the way in which national flag carriers such as British Airways have been impacted by the emergence of the low cost airlines such as Ryanair and EasyJet. The paper considers how the different firms have competed and the changes which have been a ...

A 5 page paper which examines the emotional and social realities found in the future of cyberspace as seen in William Gibson’s collection of short stories “Burning Chrome.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the new airport projects in the United States (Chicago), Portugal {Lisbon), and China (Guangzhou), and expansion projects in Australia (Adelaide), Canada (Toronto), Barbados, Egypt (Cairo), and Iraq (Mosul). Bibliography lists 7 sources.

12 pages in length. Technology has become an inextricable component of contemporary society; its presence – both ominous and valuable at the same time – is perceived as a dichotomy of grand proportions where mankind's progression into the twenty-first century is concerned. While Florman (1996) looks with great anticipation toward future technological achievements, ...

A 6 page discussion of the importance of master plans in airport design and function. This paper provides insight into the specifics included in the master plans for these two facilities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14-page paper describes some of the problems inherent in developing automatic speech recognition systems. It discusses the technology (including N-grams, classes and decision trees); barriers; and the problem of accents. Bibliography lists 15 sources.