Basics Of Gyroscopes, Volumes 1 And 2, 1960

Machover, Carl (Ownership Signatures Of Peter Lissaman)

Published by John F. Rider, 1960

Vii, 102, Ii, 114 Pp. Two Volumes, Soft Cover, Reprints. Light Usage; Some Fading To Blue Background Color On Front Cover Of Volume 1. Ownership Signatures Of Aeronautical Engineer Peter Lissaman, Cal Tech Aeronautical Engineering Professor . In 1971 He Was A Founding Vp At Aerovironment Inc., Working On Many Innovative Vehicles And Concepts, Including The Gossamer Condor, The First Successful Human Powered Airplane. He Received The Kremer Prize From The Royal Aeronautical Society And The Longstreth Medal From The Franklin Society For His Contributions To The Gossamer Condor And Albatross. At Aerovironment He Made Many Contributions To Wind Energy, And Solar And Electric Powered Automobiles And Aircraft. He Spent 30 Years Working On Research Related To Environmental Issues Including Air Quality, Wind And Hydropower And Solar Energy. He Had Many Marine Interests: Developing Surfboards And Swimming Devices, Organizing Conferences On Sailboat Design And As A Member Of The Team That Developed Stars And Stripes, The 12 Meter Racing Yacht That Restored The America's Cup To The U.S. The Last Years Of His Career Were At Usc As An Adjunct Professor. Peter Was An Enthusiastic Tennis Player, Backcountry Hiker And Fly Fisherman. He Fished The Yellowstone Waters For Almost 50 Years. Seller Inventory # 054652

Bibliographic Details

Title: Basics Of Gyroscopes, Volumes 1 And 2, 1960
Publisher: John F. Rider
Publication Date: 1960
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good +
Edition: Reprint