Abstract
This is a technical work where the author discusses new, cutting edge technologies and their possible application for interplanetary communication. Specifically, the author refers to broadband communications technologies and the recent development of nanowire technology that enables the construction of microscopically thin cables, which, because of their extreme sensitivity and the great distance of interplanetary space, hold great potential for the development of new communication devices and technologies.

Table of ontents:
Introduction
Issues Facing Interplanetary Communication
Optical Communications Instead of RF Transmissions
Designing an Effective Photo-Detector
The Advances Possible with Nanowires
Conclusion
Works Cited

From the Paper
"The design of the MIT photo-detector is relatively simple from an engineering standpoint (see Appendix for diagram of the photo-detector). This is especially true considering the high degree of efficiency it is capable of producing. Of course, the simplicity of the design belies the significant calibration the device requires: the nanowire must be cooled to almost absolute zero, the glass gap of the photon trap must be a very specific function of the wavelength of incoming photons, and the use of an anti-reflective coating on the surface of the device is critical. The design consists of a photon trap with a nanowire detector followed by a gap of glass, and then a mirrored surface. The nanowire is wrapped in a tight coil in order to maximize its absorption of incoming photons, and the nanowire is cooled to close to absolute zero, three degree Kelvin to be precise, which transforms the nanowire into a very small superconductor. As a superconductor, the nanowire responds in specific ways to photons that impact the nanowire allowing for detection."

Tags:broadband, space, technology, communications, nanotechnology, interplanetary

Abstract
This paper takes a look at nanotechnology and reviews the possibilities of nanotechnology possessing the properties to become the next revolution. This paper also discusses the speech "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom" given by Nobel Prize winning physicist, Richard Feynman, disagreeing that the laws of physics do not control man's capacity to control single atoms and molecules.

From the Paper
"It has been said that with creation comes destruction. Technology has yet to perfect rational within nanotechnology. However, if a nanomachine with the capability of logical reasoning is developed, one must speculate whether or not nanotechnology can possess the properties to become the next revolution. Forming a new revolution can alter the way the society lives economically, scientifically, and in many other ways. In essence, nanotechnology with the capacity of logical reasoning can have the capability to become harmful instead of good, striving to bring out the destruction of its creator."

Tags:crichton, michael, nano, nanoparticles, nanotechnology, prey

Abstract
In this paper, the writer investigates the many factors, including operator training, law enforcement personnel's presence, and physical presence, that affect the effectiveness and performance of the aviation security systems. The paper reveals that a critical constituent of the nation's physical infrastructure, overall security and economic foundation lies in the safety and security of the civil aviation system of the nation. The paper then takes a look at the measures recommended to reform the aviation security system in the US and describes how the various measures have impacted the airports.

From the Paper
"One of the main reasons for the decline in the performance level of screeners is the high turnover rate among the screeners- this rate was greater than even 100 percent a year at many of the large airports, mainly due to limited benefits, low wages and the work being of a monotonous and repetitive nature. The current system has got inherent weaknesses in which the screening of passengers and controlling access to the secured areas are the responsibility of the airline. Questions have been raised whether they should consider alternative approaches"

Tags:screeners, communications, infrastructure, responsibility, faa

Abstract
This paper presents a scientific description of nanotechnology and a review of its current applications. More specifically, the paper examines applications of nanotechnology in the automobile manufacturing industry and associated industries, discussing the advantages of the technology as well as its uses and potential uses.

From the Paper
"This research examines the uses and potential uses of nanotechnology in the automobile manufacturing industry. The examination includes a background review of nanotechnology and its emergence. The examination of the use of nanotechnology in the automobile manufacturing industry also covers applications by suppliers' companies in the broader automotive manufacturing sector. Nanotechnology is at the point of convergence of chemistry and physics which together produce more complex molecular structures and electronics with a focus on the..."

Tags:Nanotechnology, Automotive, Industry

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that self-replicating robots desiring to exterminate the human species is common fodder for the science fiction genre. The writer discusses that this fiction is quickly evolving into fact, thanks to technological development, in the areas of genetics, nanotechnology, and robotics, and their unrestricted advancement.

From the Paper
"Within the next three decades, according to the implementation of Moore's Law, technology may have advanced to the point that intelligent, self-replicating robots are as ubiquitous as cell phones today. This great advancement in technology offers many possible benefits to humanity; however, with these benefits come great risk. "

Tags:genetics, nanotechnology, robots

Abstract
This paper addresses the subject of business ethics in the field of aviation, as well as emphasizes the effects of September 11 on the aviation industry. Through discussing the responsibilities each part of the aviation industry has toward air travel, this paper provides a clear analysis of why enhanced business ethics concerning safety and security are of utmost importance. The paper compares security features before September 11 with those after the tragedy, in an effort to determine how they have improved and what they are still lacking. In addition, it discusses the rights of aviation employees, shareholders and passengers to determine which security and business procedures are safe and which are invasive.

From the Paper
"Prior to Sept. 11, the Air Transport Association, a representative for major airlines, and the Regional Airline Association, a trade group for smaller carriers, published the main security guide for airlines. This Checkpoint Operations Guide was designed to implement Federal Aviation Administration security regulations.

However, prohibiting box cutters on airplanes was an industry requirement, not a government one. The FAA actually allowed airline passengers to carry blades less than four inches long before Sept. 11.
However, airlines often did not invest the time or money before Sept. 11 to check passengers completely. In addition, according to Rep. John Mica, chairman of the House Transportation subcommittee on aviation, the FAA did have strict guidelines for screening standards in place (Salant). This combination was a recipe for disaster."

Tags:Federal, Aviation, Administration, FAA, Checkpoint, aiport, pilot, Aviation, and, Transportation, Security, Act, TSA, DOT, 911

Abstract
This paper examines and analyzes the issue of wildlife strikes and their impact on aviation safety. First, the paper identifies the contributing factors which have generated increases in bird strike incidents over the past 20 years. Then, it discusses the range of wildlife habitat management and technological measures the Federal Aviation Administration, airlines, airports, and civil aviation authorities are implementing in order to reduce the risks wildlife strikes pose to aviation safety.

From the Paper
"This research paper examines and analyzes the issue of wildlife strikes and their impact on aviation safety. The author identifies the contributing factors which have generated increases in bird strike incidents over the past 20 years, and discusses the range of wildlife habitat management and technological measures the Federal Aviation Administration, airlines, airports, and civil aviation authorities are..."

Tags:wildlife, strikes, aviation

Abstract
This paper considers the way the implementation of GPS technology (Global Positioning Satellite) in aviation has affected safety and what this will likely mean for the future. It discusses how GPS technology has become a major technological advance for use by the airline industry and for aviation at all levels and how the tracking capabilities and accuracy of this technology has had a major impact on aviation safety as a result.

From the Paper
" The creation of the Global Positioning System (GPS) offered a boon to many people and many professions. The use of GPS for ships at sea was noted early. The system was also deemed of particular value to the military and so to the government, which protected aspects off the technology for some time and kept these from wider public use. More recently, GPS technology has become viable for virtually everyone and has been included in automobiles, laptops, individual electronic tracking devices, and much more. GPS technology has also become a major technological advance for use by the airline industry and for aviation at all levels, and the tracking capabilities and accuracy of this technology has had a major impact on aviation safety as a result. "

Tags:gps, technology, aviation

Abstract
Established in 1958, the Federal Aviation Administration has grown from a largely unorganized regulatory agency to overseeing the safety of civil aviation and the nation's largest air traffic control system. This paper examines how it has grown into one of the most powerful agencies in the government today and, in light of the recent terrorist attacks, is now federally regulating many recently privatized aspects of civil aviation.

From the Paper
"The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was created in 1958 under the Federal Aviation Act to oversee and promote civil aviation safety. However, the Air Commerce Act of 1926 set the stage for a federally-overseen aviation system, mainly as a method of ensuring safety standards, and was "the cornerstone of the Federal government's regulation of civil aviation." (FAA.gov). Its early responsibilities focused mainly on setting safety standards, and "for licensing virtually everything related to aerospace" (Tyson 2). Until its designation as the Federal Aviation Agency in 1958, the agency took on an expanding role in overseeing the progression of civil aviation. As times changed, and technology made new innovations possible, the government recognized a need for a more central agency to regulate civil aviation. In 1966, the Department of Transportation was created, and the Federal Aviation Administration was included in this new department. Many important events took place in the following decade. These included the creation of a semi-automated air traffic control system, which allowed controllers to determine the speed and location of aircraft. The Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 gave way to increased competition, and saw the need for a more efficient system to combat the increased growth. The National Airspace System was created in 1982 as a way to address this problem by improving many aspects of the current system. The last twenty years have seen technology make notable impacts on the airspace system, and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 spurred major regulations, including the creation of a Transportation Security Administration that overtook primary responsibility for the system. As its mission statement reads, "Our mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world." (FAA.gov)."

Tags:administration, airplane, aviation, civil, faa, federal

Abstract
This paper describes the broad field of electronics engineering and the variety of specialization possible for the graduating electronics engineer. The writer notes the salary range for electronics engineers and lists the primary organizations for them. The writer also gives an example of how the career of one graduate took off after participating in an entry-level program at GE Global Research. In addition, the writer describes some recent job openings at entry level to illustrate the diversity of the field. An interview of an electronics engineer is included with the paper.

Outline:
Entry-Level Electronics Engineer Position
Background of GE Corporation
Samples of Entry-Level Positions for Electronics Engineers
Overview of Educational, Functional and Technical Needs
Interview with Electronics Engineer

From the Paper
"Upon graduating from college, electronics engineers normally are supervised by more experienced engineers and, in larger companies, receive more formal training or are part of an entry-level program specifically for their line of work. After a couple of years of experience, they will receive increasingly more difficult projects and greater independence to design, develop and solve problems. They may remain as independent contributors or advance to technical specialists or management of a staff or team of other engineers and technicians. Over time, they may become senior managers or enter another area, such as marketing, sales, or managerial support. Those with higher degrees may pursue a career in research and design."

Tags:transnational R&D manufacturing environmental, digital systems, communications nanotechnology aviation