transportation engineering

Introduces the science behind the pioneers' epic journey to begin a new life in the West, discussing how covered wagons were engineered, how food was preserved, and how injuries and diseases were treated.

"Animals have mastered motion. So why not take inspiration from them when perfecting human planes, trains, ships, cars, and more? Find out how biomimicry has influenced cutting-edge vehicle innovation"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses ways that nature has influenced the design of vehicles, such as how sailfish scales contributed to the design of a sports car engine, and how ant colony paths influence the routes for delivery trucks. Includes color photographs, a glossary, resources for further information, critical thinking questions, and an index.

Transportation is changing in exciting ways, and computerization is playing a major role in this transition. Automated systems such as computer-controlled cameras and traffic signals, new software for the design of transportation systems and highways, remote monitoring of commercial vehicles such as trucks, and automation of vehicles are all changing the way that people and goods move. The most exciting trend is the development of autonomous cars, planes, trains, and trucks. This book uses sidebars, photographs, and professional examples to describe the transportation technologies that require coders and the opportunities that exist, now and in the future, for coders in the field. It explains courses students can take in high school and college or technical school to become successful coders in the future. It also provides advice on how to find a job as a coder in the transportation field.

"A history of the development of transportation technology."--Provided by publisher.

Explores the various coding careers, focusing on transportation engineering.

"Automobile companies and the military must keep secret the development of cutting-edge transportation technology to stay one step ahead of competitors and enemies . . . describes car labs where researchers develop the latest super-secret models, and how technology experts in the military develop new ways for vehicles to go undetected"--Provided by publisher.

"While Back to the Future's hovering skateboards hasn't become reality yet, hoverboards can certainly help people get around today. From driverless cars to Japan's amazing bullet train, travel technology has advanced by leaps and bounds for both individuals and large groups of people. Readers climb aboard these incredible inventions in this book, discovering the coolest ways technology is improving travel while learning about many STEM curriculum supporting topics along the way. Full-color photographs enhance a dynamic design that draws in readers for a wild ride"--Provided by the publisher.

"Follow the development of trains, planes and ships, as they have grown more powerful, faster, and more fantastical through engineering skill, design and ambition"--Provided by publisher.

"People have traveled through history all the way from bipedalism to autonomous vehicles, super-fast trains, and rockets that can visit other planets. Discover the inventors and engineers who defined the transportation needs of their time and designed whatever it took to meet the challenge"--Provided by publisher.