Global Positioning System / The Role of GPS & Impact in the Air Cargo Industry
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the initiation and application of Global Positioning Systems and then relates the use to the specific issues related to the air cargo industry. This paper also considers the increasing technological changes and implications for air cargo companies, like UPS. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Globpos.wps

Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems’ Advantages
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An 8 page paper discussing how this company consistently retains its competitive edge. The company instituted computer-aided production techniques long before it was commonplace, saving 20 percent of the former production costs of their aircraft. The world commercial aircraft market is expected to experience high growth rates into the next century, and LMTAS is working now to increase their commercial production from 20 to 40 percent of their total sales in anticipation of that growth combined with reduced defense spending. LMTAS operates in a realm far beyond what most businesses will ever achieve in size, but all businesses can learn from their approach to their method of operations. It appears to be company policy to stay ahead of competition rather than to chase it. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Lockheed.wps

Maglev Trains
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A 15 page paper discussing the maglev train. The first section of the paper discusses a bit of the history of trains in order to provide better understanding of the trains of the present day as well as the future. Following that is a brief section discussing the particular mechanics of the generic maglev train. Individual trains, and there relationship to various countries is then examined. Japan, Germany, and the Untied States are the countries who are the most active in the research and development of maglev trains. this is followed by a section addressing problems and other additional information which is pertinent to maglev systems. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Maglev.wps

Surveillance and Privacy
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This 6 page paper examines the The scientific and technological controversy of surveillance and privacy. Social control and related theories are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Survpriv.wps

Technological Determinism
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This 11 page paper explores the theory of technological determinism and finds support in three articles. The focus is on economic ramifications. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Techdet.wps

The 74th Street Subway Station
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This 5 page paper provides an analysis of one Queens subway station in terms of safety. The subject of crime in the NYC transit system is discussed in a general sense as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA18Sub.wps

The Computerized World of the Automobile
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A 47 page paper discussing the world of computers as it relates to the automobile. The history of the engine is discussed in order to give a basic amount of information in which to understand the changes that have occurred from an electronic viewpoint. This is followed by a detailed account of the automobile today which houses many different forms of electronic controls. The issues relating to the mechanics who must learn to work on the new automobiles is addressed. A section detailing some information regarding computerized design is included to illustrate where the computerization of automobiles may well have begun which is followed by a section discussing the automobile of the tomorrow. Bibliography contains 17 sources.
Filename: Autocomp.wps

The Scientific Forecasting of In-Flight Ionizing Radiation for Flight Crews and Cabin Crews During High Altitude Flight
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This 33 page research study considers the issue of ionizing radiation and the impact on flight crew and cabin crew during high altitude flight. This paper provides an overview of the issue, and then presents a review of the current literature. Bibliography lists 29 sources.
Filename: MHionizr.wps

Administrative Management of a U.S. Airline
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This 12 page paper discusses what administrative management is, and how it can be used to manage a major air carrier; in this case, Southwest Airlines. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVAdminA.rtf

Technology Dependency: “The Machine Stops”
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A 10 page paper which examines technology dependency in the United States, based on, inspired by, themes presented in E.M. Forster’s story “The Machine Stops.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAtchhm.rtf

"Commodifying Bodies" - Man, Machines And Body Parts
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses cyborgs and organ donation/harvesting as they relate to the Scheper-Huges and Wacquant book entitled Commodifying Bodies. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCManMach.rtf