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Database SPOTLIGHT ENGnetBASE -Online CRC handbooks including The Avionics Handbook; Mechanical Engineering Handbook; Mechanisn Design: Enumeration of Kinematic Structures According to Function

Internet Sites of interest

Soft Walls: Preventing the Use of Commercial Aircraft as Weapons
In the hopes of preventing another terrorist attack like the ones of September 11, researchers at the University of California at Berkeley are developing an intelligent autopilot system for commercial aircraft. The system, dubbed Soft Walls, would activate whenever an aircraft approaches a designated no-fly zone. Using global positioning system technology, the autopilot would guide the plane around or away from restricted airspace. A few technical papers describing the Soft Walls concept and proposed implementation are available on its home page. For a more general overview of the project, several presentations and links to media coverage of Soft Walls are also provided. [Internet Scout Report 8/29/03

Elsevier Engineering Highlights
Brought online in April 2003, ElsevierEngineering is "a new engineering information website made up of 7 gateways covering different engineering subject areas." Specialized sections devoted to civil, electrical, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines are available. The site serves as an excellent starting point for subject-specific research, as well as a source for news and conferences. Most of the site's features are available to registered members; although registration is free, it takes a couple minutes to complete.
[Internet Scout Report 8/29/03]

NASA Thesaurus
The NASA Scientific and Technical Information (STI) Program plays a key role in keeping
NASA a leader in aeronautical and space sciences. The STI maintains NASA's database of
aeronautical and space science information while also reporting on the Agency's research and
development. This impressive thesaurus contains a hierarchical listing of all authorized terms
contained in NASA's STI database, along with definitions. Although the large size of this PDF file
might make navigation difficult, the document is an extremely valuable reference tool for librarians
and students of aeronautics and space science. [Internet Scout Report 8/23/03]

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