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Beyond the Black Box: The Forensics of Airplane Crashes by Bibel
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- “Used book in good condition. Shows typical wear. Quick shipping. Satisfaction guaranteed!”
- Narrative Type
- Self-Help
- Type
- Book
- Intended Audience
- N/A
- ISBN
- 9780801886317
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-10
0801886317
ISBN-13
9780801886317
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57284327
Product Key Features
Book Title
Beyond the Black Box : the Forensics of Airplane Crashes
Number of Pages
408 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Physics / Quantum Theory, Mechanics / General, Aviation / History, Physics / General, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation, Technology & Engineering, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
24.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-101451
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Bibel takes responsibility for his readers' understanding... using similes based on everyday events and objects., "Bibel takes the reader, chattily and with skill, through his analysis of a series of fatal accidents." -- Paul Marks, New Scientist, "The author does a first-rate job... The easy-to-read and engaging manner of the writing makes this an interesting historical as well as scientific text." -- Charles K. Jervis, National Science Teachers Association, Bibel takes the reader, chattily and with skill, through his analysis of a series of fatal accidents., Offering insights into how aviation accident investigations are conducted, Bibel addresses the causes of such accidents, from in-flight breakup to metal fatigue and combustion, and the lessons learned. Enriched with many drawings, graphs, and equations... Highly recommended., The author does a first-rate job... The easy-to-read and engaging manner of the writing makes this an interesting historical as well as scientific text., "Beyond the Black Box provides a behind-the-scenes look at plane crash investigations." -- Air Safety Week, "Bibel takes responsibility for his readers' understanding... using similes based on everyday events and objects." -- Don Fry, Virginia Quarterly Review, The easy-to-read and engaging manner of the writing makes this an interesting historical as well as scientific text.
Dewey Decimal
363.12/410153
Table Of Content
Preface1. The Crash Investigation Process2. How Planes (Often) Crash3. In-Flight Breakup4. Pressure, Explosive Decompression, and Burst Balloons5. Jet Propulsion, Burst Engines, and Reliability6. Metal Fatigue: Bending 777s and Paper Clips7. Combustion: Fire and Explosion8. Crash Testing9. Human Tolerances to G Loads and Crash ForcesNotesReferencesIndex
Synopsis
The black box is actually orange - and there are two of them. They house the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder. But crash investigators cannot rely on the black boxes alone. This fascinating book shows how crash investigators, scientists, and engineers use physics and engineering to determine the probable cause of airplane accidents and how resulting safety recommendations are incorporated to make flying safer. Beginning with the 1931 Fokker F-10A crash that killed legendary football coach Knute Rockne, professor George Bibel examines a number of crash investigations through the lens of physical science. He shows how investigators analyze factors like impact, wreckage, loading, fire patterns, metallurgy, fracture, crash testing, and human tolerances to determine how planes crash - and how this forensic investigation is incorporated in aircraft design and operation to keep commercial aviation as safe as possible., The black box is orange--and there are actually two of them. They house the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder, instruments vital to airplane crash analyses. But accident investigators cannot rely on the black boxes alone. Beginning with the 1931 Fokker F-10A crash that killed legendary football coach Knute Rockne, this fascinating book provides a behind-the-scenes look at plane wreck investigations. Professor George Bibel shows how forensic experts, scientists, and engineers analyze factors like impact, debris, loading, fire patterns, metallurgy, fracture, crash testing, and human tolerances to determine why planes fall from the sky--and how the information gleaned from accident reconstruction is incorporated into aircraft design and operation to keep commercial aviation as safe as possible., The black box is actually orange - and there are two of them. They house the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder. But crash investigators cannot rely on the black boxes alone. This fascinating book shows how crash investigators, scientists, and engineers use physics and engineering to determine the probable cause of airplane ......
LC Classification Number
TL553.5.B52
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- g***9 (26)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item came as described was packaged pretty good book was in good shape, just as the description described. I tried to contact seller twice and never got a response other then that the transaction went pretty good if seller tried harder to answer questions i would have given a 5 star review but because i had trouble getting in contact with him, and still haven’t heard from them and book is already delivered ill leave a 4 star review i would recommend this sellerHonda CBR600F4 Fours '99 to '06 (Haynes Service & Repair Manual) by Haynes (#365496683222)
- e***e (180)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseDue to unfortunate circumstances it looks like the postal service lost the original item. Seller was very prompt with communication in locating another copy and shipped it out ASAP. Fantastic customer service, communication, packaging, etc. 11/10, would buy again
- u***g (83)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe item did not arrive at all (it was sent untracked from the US to the UK), but the seller issued a refund when I requested one, so although I didn't get the item, my interaction with this seller was positive and would be happy to buy from them again.