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CAV 100
The Impact of Aerospace
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.
Commercial Uses of Aerospace
Products
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Remote controlled walker.
Medical technology improvements.
Laser welding of tissue.
Vital signs sensors.
GCMS- gas chromatograph mass
spectrometer.
• Sight switch.
• Biological isolation garments.
Radomes
• DEW line of radar stations.
• Roof of superdome.
Anti-skid grooves
• Used on runways to prevent hydroplaning.
• Also used on highways.
Manufacturing spin-offs
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Linear accelerators.
Used in the plastics industry.
Food industry to radiate fresh fruit.
Metal casting industry.
High resolution radar.
• Can spot oil deposits.
• Do crop surveys.
Other spin-offs
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Computer enhanced photography.
Ceramics for cooking utensils.
Light sensitive glasses.
Improved weather forecasting with
satellites.
• Tiros- first weather satellite.
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.
Broader view of earth and it’s
resources.
• Landsat- first Earth resources satellite.
• Found oil and mineral deposits.
• Agricultural uses.