Wolper, James S. creator text bibliography nyu New York McGraw-Hill �2001 2001 monographic eng

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xxi, 259 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm "Navigating is easier and safer when you truly understand how it works. This in-the-cockpit guide helps you build that base of understanding. Written by flight instructor/mathematician/computer expert/teacher James S. Wolper, Understanding Mathematics for Aircraft Navigation helps you handle - and grasp - every aspect of getting from here to there, determining where you are now, taking full advantage of today's sophisticated navigation equipment, and even using ancient celestial methods in an emergency."--Jacket. 1. The shape of the Earth -- 2. Vectors and spheres -- 3. Navigating by the stars -- 4. Making our own stars: GPS -- 5. Navigation in airplanes -- 6. Navigation planning -- 7. A guide to further reading -- App. The navigational stars. James S. Wolper. Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-256) and index. Text in English. Navigation (Aeronautics) Mathematics Navigation (Aeronautics) Mathematics TL586 .W83 Wolper, James S. New York : McGraw-Hill, �2001 (OCoLC)603950208 Wolper, James S. New York : McGraw-Hill, �2001 (OCoLC)609362714 0071375724 2001030508 DLC 010302 20240529073307.0 ocm46394325 eng