Sentences with phrase «aircraft systems such»

Responsible for regulating functional checks of aircraft systems such as electric, lubrication, power plant, induction and exhaust

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SpaceShipOne itself suffered several such problems in its three space flights, including the loss of its navigation system, a sudden lurch that carried the ship some 30 miles off course, the buckling of the aircraft's skin from the rocket motor's heat, and an uncontrolled wobble that spun the craft around at high speed some 20 times before pilot Melvill — he flew the first prize - winning flight, Binnie the second — stilled it, possibly just in time to prevent a fatal tumble.

According to spokesman Thad Madden, one of the most costly and labour - intensive parts of the process of developing large, complex systems, such as those that run modern ships and aircraft, is testing the billions of different scenarios the systems might encounter.

By: Dylan Slater 26th August 2016 The remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) industry is growing at a staggering rate and such systems are increasingly being taken up by mining companies as a tool to manage their assets, operations and land.

Meanwhile, in his spare time, Musk draws up plans for revolutionary transport systems, such as the Hyperloop and VTOL supersonic jet aircraft known as the Musk electric jet.

Decides that, in order to begin to comply with its disarmament obligations, in addition to submitting the required biannual declarations, the Government of Iraq shall provide to UNMOVIC, the IAEA, and the Council, not later than 30 days from the date of this resolution, a currently accurate, full, and complete declaration of all aspects of its programmes to develop chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, and other delivery systems such as unmanned aerial vehicles and dispersal systems designed for use on aircraft, including any holdings and precise locations of such weapons, components, subcomponents, stocks of agents, and related material and equipment, the locations and work of its research, development and production facilities, as well as all other chemical, biological, and nuclear programmes, including any which it claims are for purposes not related to weapon production or material;

Incompetence is when a running mate does not know and does not bother to verify that the previous sealing of cracks on the runway of the Tamale airport and the provision of basic equipment ahead of CAN 2008 is not same as the recent runway extension from 2,400 metres to 3,400 metres, the provision of new Aeronautical ground lighting systems and modern navigational equipment to ensure safe operations, coupled with the pavement reconstruction and strengthening to cater for wide bodied aircraft such as Boeing 747 — 700 which is capable of carrying 500 passengers at a time as demonstrated during the recent Hajj uplifts.

The company gives its aircraft control system a bad result — such as the aircraft nose going in the wrong direction when the pilot pulls up on the stick — and asks the D - Wave machine to look for input scenarios that might lead there.

Using a Fabry - Perot interferometer made of optical fibers rather than one consisting of many individual optical components made the system robust and stable enough to use in harsh environments such as aboard aircraft or satellites.

With a vertical spatial resolution of 10 meters, the new system could measure small - scale wind phenomena such as wind shear and the wake turbulence created by an aircraft.

We expect that this technology will find further applications in scale - up systems such as automobiles, factories, aircrafts, and vessels where we see abundant thermal energy being wasted.»

The laser system could be used to keep high - altitude telecommunications aircraft aloft indefinitely or even to propel spaceships, Bushman says: «To fly such an airplane at a high altitude is certainly reasonable.

Perhaps most speculatively, Bot says, such switches might control and stabilize an aircraft or underwater glider in a completely mechanical way, without the need for electrical sensors and powered control systems.

The newly available data gives researchers a treasure trove of measurements they can use to better understand how space weather works and how best to protect critical infrastructure, such as the nation's satellites, aircraft, communications networks, navigation systems, and electric power grid.

Mechanical engineering has always been associated with manufacturing, aircraft design, automotive production, and so on, but it also has very strong applications in biological systems such as our muscles and limbs.

Such a distributed system would also mean that each individual laser could be less powerful, reducing any possible danger from the beams to other aircraft or birds.

Computer systems in fly - by - wire aircraft such as the Airbus A320 could be inherently unsafe because of a quirk of technology, a British scientist claimed this week.

Response: Holtec is also an industry leader in designing nuclear systems to withstand cataclysmic natural events such as severe flood, hyper - wind, tornado, tsunami, fire, earthquake, and human mendacity such as a crashing aircraft or missiles, providing absolute and certain safety to the surrounding communities and environment.

In January 2018, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 20.38 percent of their flights were delayed — 5.30 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 5.58 percent in December; 6.16 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 6.72 percent in December; 4.93 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 5.46 percent in December; 0.72 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.56 percent in December; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.05 percent in December.

In December 2017, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 19.73 percent of their flights were delayed — 5.58 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 3.60 percent in November; 6.72 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 3.89 percent in November; 5.46 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 3.61 percent in November; 0.56 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.16 percent in November; and 0.05 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.04 percent in November.

In March, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 5.70 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 6.92 percent in February; 8.09 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 9.09 percent in February; 6.11 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 6.78 percent in February; 0.39 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.74 percent in February; and 0.02 percent for security reasons, equal to 0.02 percent in February.

In June, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 4.83 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 4.75 percent in May; 6.98 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 5.56 percent in May; 5.62 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 4.59 percent in May; 0.50 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.58 percent in May; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.03 percent in May.

In October, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 5.42 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 4.98 percent in September; 6.13 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 5.72 percent in September; 4.97 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 4.65 percent in September; 0.25 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.34 percent in September; and 0.03 percent for security reasons, equal to 0.03 percent in September.

In January, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 6.60 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 7.77 percent in December; 9.87 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 11.25 percent in December; 7.66 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 8.03 percent in December; 1.26 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.95 percent in December; and 0.03 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.05 percent in December.

In April, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 7.57 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 6.15 percent in March; 8.35 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 7.41 percent in March; 5.68 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 5.35 percent in March; 0.55 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.32 percent in March; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, equal to 0.04 percent in March.

In May, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 6.67 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 7.57 percent in April; 7.71 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 8.35 percent in April; 5.47 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 5.68 percent in April; 0.68 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.55 percent in April; and 0.05 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.04 percent in April.

In June 2017, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 23.76 percent of their flights were delayed — 6.86 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 6.89 percent in May; 8.85 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 7.40 percent in May; 5.96 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 5.19 percent in May; 0.70 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.37 percent in May; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.02 percent in May.

In August, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 5.07 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 6.21 percent in July; 6.42 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 8.13 percent in July; 5.16 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 6.37 percent in July; 0.46 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.79 percent in July; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.05 percent in July.

Reinforced carbon discs and pads inspired by aircraft braking systems such as those used on Concorde were introduced in Formula One by Brabham in conjunction with Dunlop in 1976.

Collateral refers to hard assets such as machinery, computer systems, office equipment, aircraft, manufacturing equipment.

On June 19, 2014, former National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis signed Policy Memorandum 14 — 05, Unmanned Aircraft — Interim Policy «to ensure that the use of unmanned aircraft is addressed in a consistent manner by the NPS before a significant level of such use occurs within the National Park SystemAircraft — Interim Policy «to ensure that the use of unmanned aircraft is addressed in a consistent manner by the NPS before a significant level of such use occurs within the National Park Systemaircraft is addressed in a consistent manner by the NPS before a significant level of such use occurs within the National Park System.»

The new service will operate using a Boeing 737 - 800NG aircraft, which features Garuda Indonesia's new «Nature's Wing» livery, signature interior and upgraded on - board services such as individual touch - screen LCD TVs with Audio - Video on Demand entertainment systems.

Features: — Missions: Gameplay Engine with four different fighting missions - Perfect weapon upgrade system - Very cool sound and screen effects in the aircraft attack - Dozens Of modern weapons from the enemy, such as aircraft fighter, tank and aircraft carrier.

Sure, it is fun to jump into an online game and utilise the OFF system, but soon the skies becomes filled with a mass of aircraft performing such unfeasible turns that it soon degenerates into chaos.

(Single points of failure are extremely rare in many - lives - at - stake systems today, such as commercial aircraft, but the cramped Apollo platform had little room for — or experience with — redundant or fault - tolerant systems.

Rather than segregate drones from other traffic in the NAS, the new ATC system would be well - positioned to integrate drones such that they are on par with other aircraft.

Unlike other large sectors of the economy such as retail, general manufacturing, media, or technology, the ~ $ 1.5 trillion aerospace, defence and government (ADG) market is driven by «programmes», often large and long - term activities such as those to develop and field a new type of commercial aircraft or weapon system, manage a government information technology architecture, or support military forces deployed overseas.

The 22 - page Where to draw the line report by Frank Slijper documents the trend towards increasing autonomy in weapon systems by identifying systems with the ability to select and attack targets with automated «critical» functions, such as loitering munitions, autonomous fighter aircraft, and automated ground systems with varying levels of human control.

Aircraft mechanics generally diagnose, adjust, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic Aircraft mechanics generally diagnose, adjust, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

A successful resume sample in the field should mention duties such as monitoring electronic systems, performing periodic inspections, diagnosing electrical problems, maintaining repair logs, and collaborating with other aircraft maintenance workers.

Removed and replaced aircraft components such as flight controls, motors, hydraulic systems, and landing gear systems

A typical resume sample for Pilots emphasizes duties such as developing flight plans, overseeing aircraft fueling, giving instructions to cabin crew, transmitting messages through the public address system, keeping in touch with air traffic controllers, and handling emergency situations.

The duties performed include, but aren't limited to: scheduling aircraft inspections via Unix Server; keeping excel 2003 update trackers that show trends in aircraft system reliability; organizing and operating libraries of technical publications via online databases, reports and related maintenance data; issuing aircraft inspection and work orders; performing a wide range of clerical and administrative duties related to aircraft maintenance, such as preparing reports and correspondence.

• Inspect aircraft according to regulations and examine all aircraft components, including hydraulic systems, landing gear, rotors, and deicers, for any problems, such as leaks, breaks, and cracks.