M. I. T. In World War II (Classic Reprint): Q. E. D - Couverture souple

Burchard, John

9781528039871: M. I. T. In World War II (Classic Reprint): Q. E. D

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ISBN 10 : 1528039874 ISBN 13 : 9781528039871

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MIT helped shape modern warfare through wartime research in aerodynamics, missiles, and electronics.

This edition highlights how MIT’s laboratories and engineers tackled urgent defense problems, from aircraft dynamics to smart weapons. It covers the transformation of research into practical tools, training, and peacetime applications that followed the war.

How flutter and aircraft dynamics research evolved into broader understanding of aircraft structures.
Development and testing of guided missiles like AZON and FELIX, with real-world combat and production implications.
Plans for a supersonic wind tunnel to push aeronautical research beyond prewar capabilities.
Collaboration between MIT, government panels, and industry to turn scientific work into national defense capabilities.

Ideal for readers of military and science history who want a clear view of how a university and its researchers helped modernize wartime technology.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1528039874
ISBN 13: 9781528039871
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Nombre de pages: 400
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M. I. T. In World War II: Q. E. D (Classic Reprint)

John Burchard

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the crucial contributions of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) during World War II. The author, drawing on personal experiences and extensive research, delves into the ways in which MIT transformed from a respected academic institution to a vital center of wartime research and development. The book chronicles the Institute's involvement in projects ranging from the development of radar and electronic espionage to the production of new weapons and materials. The author highlights the importance of trained personnel, specifically MIT alumni, who played a significant role in the war effort. He examines the Institute's policy of prioritizing national service above self-interest, making its facilities and staff available to the government without seeking financial gain. The book provides a unique insight into the role of technological institutions during a time of global conflict, demonstrating how academic expertise and resources can be mobilized to support a nation's war effort. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781528039871_0

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