Essays and Research Papers on All Technology Issues

This 7 page paper looks at the influences on gasoline prices in the United States. The consumer price index between 1962 and 2000 is used to illustrate the effect of supply and demand of oil on the retail price of fuel. Additional influential factors are also considered. The paper includes 1 bar chart and two ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the political and economical chaos that has surrounded the African country of Nigeria for the past century and left this oil-rich land in a situation of ruin. Highlighted is the serious lack of proper air traffic control over this country and the problem this presents to Nigeria's floundering ...

A 5 page overview of the competition between Airbus, Boeing, and Sematech in the Airplane manufacturing industry. Recounts the successes and challenges of each company. Emphasizes that appropriate merger strategy coupled with a philosophy of producing the best product at the best price drives each of these companies. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

This 32 page paper looks at the shipping industry, considering the way supply and demand effect the supply of new ships and the cost of scraping older ships at the end of their useful life. The paper looks at the economic cost, but focuses on the environment costs of scraping ship or the alternatives available. ...

A 5 page paper that focuses on Charles A. Lindbergh's anti-Semitic and pro-Nazi views as expressed in his 1941 America First rally speech and the repercussions these views had on the aviator's life. Included is a discussion of Lindbergh's secret aerial combat missions during World War II as well as the eventual return of ...

A 10 page overview of the need for transitioning to a sustainable energy source and lifestyle. Emphasizes the environmental and economic costs of our overdependence on fossil fuels. Suggests nuclear energy is the most viable alternative energy source and discusses the obstacles which must be overcome to utilize that source.

A 5 page overview of the possible causes of the September 2, 1998 crash of the McDonnell-Douglas MD-11 Swissair commercial flight from New York. Examines possible electrical problems and relates these to inadequate testing procedures and fire retardant qualities of the acoustical insulation blanket material used to insulate the aircraft from outside sound and temperatures. Although not ...

A 6 page overview of the use of robots in the construction industry. Concentrates on the construction of mid level to high rise buildings and provides specific information on a variety of robot technology used in this industry. Includes, in part, information on “smart cubes”, stationary welders, climbers, and robotic cranes. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper considers the resurgence of transfer printing over the last five years, including its use in a variety of different types of markets. This paper considers the nature of the process, the types of machinery involved, and the importance for the textile industry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of the advantages and disadvantages of solar heat. Describes the design and function of several different types of systems ranging from the complex to a simplistic home-built unit. Emphasizes that the one real disadvantage of these systems, their costs, is quickly outweighed by operational savings. Bibliography lists 5 ...

An 8 page overview of the societal and environmental legacy of the 1945 development and testing of the Atomic Bomb. Outlines the impacts to the ecologies of these areas as well as to the human inhabitants. These impacts have been both environmental and community-based. An entire community grew up around the Los ...

10 pages in length. As the earth's natural energy sources are readily becoming depleted with the new millennium, science has been forced to look toward other, more manageable and renewable sources of energy. The writer discusses the trials and implementation of alternative energy sources that utilize air, wind and water. Bibliography lists ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses technological advancement in fiber and spinning as it relates to textile manufacturing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Breeding for Ergot Resistance in Perennial Cereal A 10 page discussion of the selective breeding processes which go into developing a better-performing agricultural strain. Outlines the importance of rye and historical breeding efforts. Discusses traditional breeding techniques and contrasts them with more modern procedures such as tissue culture and bioengineering. Bibliography lists 8 ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how cyborg imagery stands to illustrate some very real approaches to resolving problems in society which arise due to individualism. the book "He, She, and It," by Marge Piercy, "Simians, Cyborgs, and Women: The Reinvention of Nature" by Donna Haraway, and the movie "Blade Runner" are discussed in this context. No additional sources ...

A 5 page research paper that examines and compares the air traffic control systems of the US and Nigeria, in that Nigeria is part of the overall problem of insufficient ATC systems for African airspace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper that examines Walker Percy's 1961 book entitled The Moviegoer and explores both the vertical and horizontal search that its main character, Binx Bolling, experienced in this book. Included are definitions of both searches as well as a look at the results these searches provided and the changes they brought to ...

This 12-page-paper presents an in-depth exploration of various Internet search engines. How they work, what different features they have and how they are rated among the experts are all discussed. Bibliography lists five sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the facts and fiction surrounding the area known as the Bermuda Triangle, and includes possible explanations for the so-called disappearances of aircraft and ships. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper. Internet regulation is one of the most heated debates in today's society. As the number of users making purchases online increases, so do the concerns regarding privacy and fraud. This paper discusses some of the issues involved in this heated debate. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the Mars exploration program. Emphasizes the reasons behind our obsession with Mars exploration and traces the revised plans for that exploration which have been fabricated since the loss of two U.S. spacecraft in 1999. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 14 page paper. E-commerce is changing the way we do business. There are more business popping on the Internet every day. The questions this paper investigates are: What kinds of business practices are used? Are e-businesses consumer-oriented and if so, how do they demonstrate that? What are the regulations concerning e-commerce and do these ...

(5pp) The City of Phoenix, and the surrounding valley, is one of the most sought after residential and business region in the country. Consequently traffic congestion and its accompanying concerns, such as air pollution, noise control, convenience, and overall quality of life, are vital issues if the city is to continue to ...

10 pages in length. The objective in this task analysis is to teach the reader how to operate a commercial mower. This paper is based on a technical manual and will show the student how to plan and organize an instructional paper that will enable operation of the equipment based on dealing with somebody who has never operated machinery ...

15 pages in length. An excellent and detailed technological paper on the fiber optics systems. Topics include the physical makeup and specifications of cable; principles of light transmission through cable; basics of data transmission through fibers (laser, multiplexing, etc.); the typical network structures and the advantages and limitations of fiber optics vs. copper. Includes two charts. Bibliography ...