The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary [Paperback]

The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary is scholarly, accessible and essential reading for those interested in flight and the aerospace industry.The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary is scholarly and accessible. It is essential for readers of technical literature on flight and the aerospace industry. This new edition has been remarkably expanded with the inclusion of more than 5,000 new terms and acronyms, making it the most modern and comprehensive reference of its type.The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary is scholarly and accessible. It is essential for readers of technical literature on flight and the aerospace industry. This new edition has been remarkably expanded with the inclusion of more than 5,000 new terms and acronyms, making it the most modern and comprehensive reference of its type.The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary is an authoritative and accessible reference useful to scholars and enthusiasts alike. This dictionary is an essential tool for professionals involved in the aerospace industry and flight, and for anyone who must read and understand the technical literature of the aerospace industry and about specific air and space craft. It is also an ideal reference for engineering and physics students encountering a subject replete with technical jargon and acronyms. Bill Gunston, one of the most widely read and respected aviation writers, has added more than 5,000 new terms and acronyms to this carefully updated volume. Terms used in the dictionary reflect the diverse and international nature of the aerospace industry and include brief explanations of aerospace materials and organizations. Gunston has scrupulously avoided terms specific to manufacturers, airlines, and armed forces in an effort to encourage clear communication and understanding among professionals.A-Z of aerospace terms and acronyms. One could learn much about the field of aeronautical engineering by reading this dictionary. This second edition adds almost 15,000 acronyms to an already extensive lil#�