Online research information on the physical properties of the materials used in aircraft and aerospace. Online technical information on aircraft avioncs, aircraft in serivce and aircraft underdevelopment.
Material property information
These sources provide interactive tools to discover the mechanical, thermophysical, electrical properties of alloys, composites, ceramics adhesives and others
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The Aerospace and HIgh Perfomance Alloys Database (AHAD) was developed by CINDAS LLC and is provided through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the United States Air Force. A combined version of the Aerospace Structural Metals Database (ASMD) and the High Performance Alloys Database (HPAD). Shows properties and relationships for metal alloys. Provides numeric and graphic information as part of the database, including a comprehensive PDF consisting of additional information for each alloy. The database contains approximately 105,000 data curves on over 275 alloys used in the aerospace and other industries. This is the new web version of Aerospace Structural Metals Handbook (ASMH).
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The Thermophysical Properties of Matter Database (TPMD), contains thermophysical properties of over 5,000 materials with approximately 50,000 data curves. This database is searchable by material, by property, or by partial string (name). For all data curves, the material composition, experimental conditions, raw or smoothed data, and references are given. Dynamic graphing capabilities allow users to compare the same property of multiple materials, change scale ranges, and export and import data.
Use this tool to explore properties for aerospace structures including density, tensile strength, cost. Comparie mutliple properties that influence engineering design. Sample project for aerospace structures.
The Knovel Titanium Alloy Database is a comprehensive compilation of typical and representative mechanical and physical properties for over 80 well-known wrought and cast commercial titanium alloys in a variety of production conditions at various temperatures. 18 interactive tables offer values in both metric and US units. Included are high and low temperature data, in addition to creep, stress rupture, fracture, and fatigue properties and also specific characteristics and applications of titanium alloys.
Aircraft Information and Avionics
Online sources of aircraft information on structure, engines and avionics provide detailed manufacturer information, specifications and photographs
Detailed information on 120,000 aircraft from the commercial, military and business aviation market along with information on products and suppliers for the Aviation Industry. Data can be downloaded to excel. Full-text archive of Aviation Week and Space Technology from 1997 to the present.
Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft provides technical detail on over 950 civil and military aircraft currently being produced or under development by more than 550 companies. Complete with photographs and line drawings to aid recognition and comparison. Each entry contains key specifications for any aircraft, including dimensions, performance, structure, landing gear, power plants and armaments. This is the web version of the print resource and covers 5 years of data. On the homepage, look for Aero Engines and All the World's Aircraft sections under My Subscriptions.
Jane’s Avionics contains detailed information on airborne electronic equipment for both military and civilian aircraft. Each Entry is arranged by country of manufacture and contains information on function, development history, technical description, specifications, operational status and contractor, supplying detailed system assessment. Color images are used wherever relevant to facilitate quick assimilation and comparison of important design and layout characteristics. This is the web version of the print resource and is updated continually. On the homepage, look for Flight Avionics under My Subscriptions.
Flight Global group's motto is "serious about aviation", and it shows on their homepage, where visitors can find over thirteen sections dedicated to air transport, helicopters, training, and spaceflight. The more casual user may just wish to click on a few of the "Latest News Headlines", but dedicated aeronautics devotees may wish to sign up for their e-newsletter and their RSS feed. Moving down the site's homepage, visitors can cruise on in to the "What's Hot" area and the "Jobs" section, which might be useful for future members of a flight crew or those looking to make a more dramatic career change
