Intercept Algorithm for Maneuvering Targets Based on Differential Geometry and Lyapunov Theory

Nowadays, the homing guidance is utilized in the existed and under development air defense systems (ADS) to effectively intercept the targets. The targets became smarter and capable to fly and maneuver professionally and...

Preliminary Design of a LSA Aircraft Using Wind Tunnel Tests

This paper presents preliminary results concerning the design and aerodynamic calculations of a light sport aircraft (LSA). These were performed for a new lightweight, low cost, low fuel consumption and long-range aircra...

Innovations, technology and efficiency shaping the aerospace environment

A major goal for the aviation community is reducing fuel consumption. Nowadays we can see so much effort to design a modern aircrafts that offer weight and low fuel burn savings. This study could help to understand the l...

Book review: STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING WITH PIEZOELECTRIC WAFER ACTIVE SENSORS by VICTOR GIURGIUTIU - University of South Carolina © ELSEVIER - Academic Press, 2008, pp. 747

Spintronic devices based on graphene nanoribbons with transition metal impurities. Towards space applications

Very recent publications draw the attention to a possible revolution that nanotechnology can cause in aviation. The effervescence in the peak field of nanomaterials is remarkable, as evidenced by the number of Nobel priz...