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| ID | 71 |
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| First Name | Irvin |
| Last Name | Hentzel |
| Institution | Iowa State University |
| Speaker Category | faculty |
| Title of Talk | The mathematics of navigation in aviation |
| Abstract | We explain the how and why of Compass errors and how to work around them. We discuss the NDB (non-directional beacon) and the geometry behind its use for navigation. We mention the Precision approach. And we present some contradictions from explaining lift by using Bernoulli's theorem. |
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| Suitable for undergraduates? | ??? |
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| Computer Needed? | N |
| Bringing a laptop? | N |
| Overhead Needed? | Y |
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| Date Submitted | 3/23/2004 |
| Year | 2004 |