About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherBloomsbury Publishing

ISBN-101408175258

ISBN-139781408175255

eBay Product ID (ePID)144152442

Product Key Features

Number of Pages176 Pages

Publication NameReeds Vol 14: Stealth Warship Technology

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2012

SubjectProfessional, Ships & Shipbuilding / General, Marine & Naval

TypeTextbook

AuthorChristopher Lavers

Subject AreaTransportation, Technology & Engineering, Study Aids

SeriesReeds Marine Engineering and Technology Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight15.6 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition23

Volume NumberVol. 14

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal623.81225

SynopsisFirst book to give an insight into a growing area of interest - stealth warship technology - which is crucial for future developments in warship construction. It demonstrates the importance of materials used in warship construction and how this influences all of a naval platform's design parameters.Stealth technology is now considered a critical component within warship design, with interest in the concept of stealth increasing around the globe as naval forces adapt to new challenges. Many new developing nations are now implementing their first generation of stealth technology military hardware. This exciting book explores the full extent of threats to warships and thus the transformational change in naval architecture to incorporate these modern stealth technologies.Discussing the history of stealth technology, with references to well-known aircraft, ships and events in military history, the book also provides readers with a unique opportunity to develop an understanding of the specialist skills required in this naval sector. This is an essential read for anyone interested in stealth design and the issues involved in this evolving technology., Exploring the full extent of threats to warships and thus the transformational change in naval architecture to incorporate modern stealth technologies in all of a naval platform's design parameters., First book to give an insight into a growing area of interest - stealth warship technology - which is crucial for future developments in warship construction. It demonstrates the importance of materials used in warship construction and how this influences all of a naval platform's design parameters. Stealth technology is now considered a critical component within warship design, with interest in the concept of stealth increasing around the globe as naval forces adapt to new challenges. Many new developing nations are now implementing their first generation of stealth technology military hardware. This exciting book explores the full extent of threats to warships and thus the transformational change in naval architecture to incorporate these modern stealth technologies. Discussing the history of stealth technology, with references to well-known aircraft, ships and events in military history, the book also provides readers with a unique opportunity to develop an understanding of the specialist skills required in this naval sector. This is an essential read for anyone interested in stealth design and the issues involved in this evolving technology.

LC Classification NumberV215