CAV 100

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CAV 100

• The Impact of Aerospace

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Miniaturization

• Definition- Reducing the size of component parts.
• Direct benefit is the development of transistors.
• Solid state electronics industry is an outgrowth
  of WW II research on radar.

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Commercial Uses of Aerospace Products

• Remote controlled walker.
• Medical technology improvements.
• Laser welding of tissue.
• Vital signs sensors.
• GCMS- gas chromatograph mass spectrometer.
• Sight switch.
• Biological isolation garments.

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Radomes

• DEW line of radar stations.
• Roof of superdome.

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Anti-skid grooves

• Used on runways to prevent hydroplaning.
• Also used on highways.

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Manufacturing spin-offs

• Linear accelerators.
• Used in the plastics industry.
• Food industry to radiate fresh fruit.
• Metal casting industry.

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High resolution radar.

• Can spot oil deposits.
• Do crop surveys.

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Other spin-offs

• Computer enhanced photography.
• Ceramics for cooking utensils.
• Light sensitive glasses.
• Improved weather forecasting with satellites.
• Tiros- first weather satellite.

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Expansion of communication capabilities

• Communication satellites are not plagued by
  problems associated with conventional forms of
  communications.
• Allows broader coverage.
• Satellite TV-HBO.
• Medical implications.

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Broader view of earth and its resources.

• Landsat- first Earth resources satellite.
• Found oil and mineral deposits.
• Agricultural uses.