On improving take-off efficiency of airplanes Arpan Dey Abstract In this paper, a special model for the airplane wing is proposed. The main aim of the model is to maximize take-off efficiency of airplanes and increase the effectiveness of in-flight maneuvers. The sudden movement of a leading-edge downward-movable control surface in the main wing could, …
View Post Abstract This paper is a general roundup of underused elements for sustainable building design. The results of several simulations revealed strategies for designing energy-efficient, financially viable, and aesthetically acceptable buildings. The less conventional ideas include radiation absorption through the colour of roofs and walls, minimization of the surface-area-to-volume and ground-area-to-volume ratios, and the …
The Boarding Problem “Please remain in your seats until the plane has come to a complete stop.” Never has something been said so many times for so little effect. In this way, Jetblue Flight 1052 was no different. However, as passengers stood up to retrieve their luggage from the overhead compartments, little did they know …
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Hong Kong at Night [1] Abstract Skyscrapers are of essential importance to urban lifestyles. They can provide a large area for living and working in cities where land costs are often prohibitive, or where land is simply unavailable, while at the same time serve as symbols of national pride and wealth. To build even taller …
Abstract Time management and work efficiency are essential components of a productive work environment. This project was launched to resolve a situation in which twenty employees had to share a restroom. In this scenario, they were required to physically leave the office to check if the restroom was available or not, decreasing working efficiency. In …
Abstract Currently, the world disposes 1.3 billion tonnes of waste per year, with a projected increase to 2.2 billion tonnes by 2025 (World Bank, 2018). Out of the total waste produced in Canada, only around 27% is diverted. The other 73% end up in either landfills or incinerators, both of which increase pollution, while damaging …
Today, to mark the 500th anniversary of his death, we pay tribute to one of the greatest minds humankind has ever had: Leonardo Da Vinci. Leonardo Da Vinci: Artist or Scientist? (Sona Popat) Leonardo Da Vinci (Figure 1), who was born on April 15th, 1452 and died on May 2nd, 1519, was an Italian polymath, …
Abstract Within the past few centuries, human population growth and increasing urbanisation have led to the deterioration of many freshwater and marine habitats. To conserve aquatic ecosystems, it is essential to better understand the responses of the habitats to such factors. The purpose of this project was to construct an Unmanned Untethered Vehicle (UUV) for …
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Profile Nigel Whitehead Chief Technology Officer, BAE Systems Nigel was appointed Chief Technology Officer on 1st January 2018. In this role he has responsibility for coordinating technology investment, collaboration and exploitation across the Group’s products, services and operations. Nigel also leads the functions of Engineering, Manufacturing, Support, IM&T, Project Management and Strategy. Nigel was previously …
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Potential uses and benefits of hillwalking as cardiovascular exercise Andrew Wang, 2017 Abstract The hills are often frequented by all athletes alike, as it is believed that walking up a steeper gradient makes your heart beat faster – a 24% gradient can increase your heart rate by 55% at a modest speed compared with walking …
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