by Tom Harris
A fascinating article that describes how cruise missiles work and explores some of their advanced technology!
Defense, Air, measures taken to guard against airborne enemy attack. The main elements in air defense are (1) detection, (2) identification, (3) interception, and (4) destruction.
Prices: Military Reference Books
From the Abrams M1 tank to the zeppelin, this essential reference details the invention and evolution of nearly 600 of the most important advances in military technology from prehistory to the present. International in scope, it covers weapons, ammunition, defenses, land vehicles, aircraft, ships, detection, stealth, gear, supplies, weapons of mass destruction, and much more. Whether researching such cutting-edge technologies as the B-2 Stealth Bomber, Patriot Missile, and the Roborat project or such historical topics as forts, Molotov cocktails, or the U-2, Encyclopedia of Military Technology and Innovation is a must-have reference.Warfare and national defense have provided a strong stimulus for technological advances throughout history. This reference provides students and researchers from high school through college, scholars, and the general public essential information, historical perspective, and scientific context to understand better the development, capabilities, and uses of major military technologies. Fifty illustrations, helpful cross-references, a bibliography, and an index help users navigate this reference and supplement their research.
$82.95
This unique book serves as both text and practical reference for all personnel involved in avionics and weapons system evaluation and testing, in the air and on the ground. Whether you are training pilots and personnel or actually planning to test systems, this book will provide you with the fundamentals and practical information you need to get the job done. The book is a compilation of experiences and methods from over 25 years in the business and interaction with Test Pilots and Test Engineers over the last 15 years as an Instructor/Director at the National Test Pilot School in Mojave, California. The book was also reviewed by a dozen voluntary experts from the military and industry to ensure all critical components are covered properly. Their comments and suggestions were integrated into the text toward the goal of creating this invaluable textbook and companion to the fighter or heavy aircraft test team, no matter their geographical location. Lessons learned, good and bad, are addressed in each chapter so readers can avoid the pitfalls common to test and evaluation of these systems. Exercises at the end of each chapter provide instructors with the ability to reinforce critical concepts and all the 'war stories' in the book are true. Every chapter covers test and evaluation procedures with the following theme: basic introduction to the system & theory; method of test and flight techniques; pitfalls of testing and errors to avoid; lessons learned; and, selected questions to reinforce critical points.
$143.04
This book explores the new and rapidly developing area of tactical EMS. Tactical emergency services is a special blend of prehospital care and military-style tactical operations encompassing field and wilderness medicine under austere and often hostile conditions. Focusing on the unique prehospital problems facing all tactical EMT's, this book covers wounds from conventional weapons as well and nuclear, biologic, and chemical weapons. Medical evacuation, environmental medicine and triage as well as ambulatory care and topics unique to EMT's providing law enforcement medical support are also addressed. The Tactical Environment of Care. Injury Mechanisms from Conventional Weapons. Care of Ballistic and Missile Casualties. Care of Blast and Burn Casualties. Care of Chemical Casualties. Care of Biologic Casualties. Care of Nuclear Casualties. Tactical Evacuation. Evacuation Care. Tactical Triage. Basics of Tactical Ambulatory Care. Tactical Law Enforcement Medical Support. This is an excellent reference for military medics, military physicians, EMT's, paramedics, police officers, SWAT teams, or other medical providers who wish to expand their knowledge of tactical EMS.
$49.33
