Essays on Navigation

The average American requires a yearly movement of 57 tons of cargo to cater for all of their activities. In 2016, the freight transportation system handled nearly 16 billion tons of raw materials and consumer goods. All this movement is vital in supporting economic activities around the country. All the shipments including fresh produce, express packages among others require an extensive system comprising millions of vehicles supported by sophisticated information technology and managed by a big labor force. The USA is the largest consumer market in the world thus a need for a robust system to oversee the movement ...

According to http://www.coveredca.com/, the California HIE website is easy to understand and follow up the content it presents to the audience. It has the ‘find local help’ option that directs the user to locate different areas that he or she may need direct help about. An eighth-grade student may want to know how to sign up, discover the types of services offered and identify the services that are provided. An individual has to go to the shop to compare options to get access to the information, which is more convenient than when the ‘sign-up’ option would be displayed at ...

Abstract

The Air transport industry is growing globally and specifically in the Asia-Pacific region as the demand for air transport services grows and infrastructural development continues. Singapore has emerged as an important air transport hub in the Asia-Pacific region owing to its strategic geographical location, developed infrastructure, connectivity to other regions of the world, and its well-defined regulatory environment. Singapore is a major air transport hub as it is strategically located in the Strait of Malacca which puts it at the crossroads of important air routes, particularly between major economic blocs such as Japan and Europe. The emergence of Singapore ...

Cost Classification

It should be noted that the conceptual analysis of costs is based on comparison of different pricing models applied by the companies operating within similar business field. The manufacturing costs should be obligatory considered. The cost of manufacturing products of the navigation systems is very high. It may be explained by the fact that materials necessary for production consist of the unmanned, manned system, aircrafts, and space systems. In process of manufacturing and monitoring of the system high-skilled staff is required. Moreover, manufacturers of the details required by the navigation systems receive overhead profits. The non-manufacturing costs are related ...

Attention: Prospective Investors

Problem: Drone navigation systems play a vital role in military, environmental, urban growth, and crime prevention. With VectorCal as the only major company in the field producing a viable, quality navigational product, new innovative development and product pricing are only to be hampered by the lack of market compatibility. This lack of corporate competition permits a one-sided view of how to design, produce, market and promote drone navigation systems. Our Solution: Our proposal is to develop a leaner, faster version of drone navigation systems and to forsee the “missing” innovation that is not present in the marketplace. Our product ...

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Introduction

Technology advancement is a requirement for all public systems where users come in large numbers. One such critical functioning system is the Air Traffic Control system of the America. America’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) system had been running for the past 40 years and catering to the burgeoning traffic at the airports. At any given time in the United States, approximately 7000 aircraft are flying in the country’s airspace. The country’s air traffic system had been catering to the ever increasing demand. However, it ...

Management: What Must be Improved?

At the present time, the use of Global Positioning System or GPS, is becoming significant in various applications. Through the use of satellite systems, this technology is able to pinpoint the location of a certain object or person (Wickens, Mavor, Parasuraman, & McGee 90). The accuracy was proven to be high, making it suitable for communication and surveillance. Moreover, it can also be used for navigation. When using a set of satellites, GPS can determine a certain way to reach the other locations, as long as the satellites are within the range of the distance of the designated places (Wickens, ...

Cause and Effect Essay

Introduction In today’s fast-paced technology based world, smartphones are considered a necessity for people who want to stay in touch with the latest. Smartphones have become an essential part of life for a majority of the populace and many cannot imagine leading their daily life without a smartphone in their hand. One argument made for the popularity and the necessity of smartphone is how it has helped to make life more convenient for its users. The prevalence of smartphone and its popularity is due to the multifarious advantages it provides to the users such as information at the ...

Disney’s communication: A Website Review

1. Introduction Disney’s website is based on graphic representation of the most popular and latest characters created by the movie company. The www.disney.com.au website’s navigation is based on the image tabs, and the layout complies with the style guides described by Lynch and Horton. The below essay will focus on different website elements that make the Disney.com.au pages responsive, interactive, and user friendly, based on the general guidelines of styling and designing pages. 2. Website Analysis The purpose of the Disney website designed to engage with fans of movies and provide information about the screening, merchandise, and ...

The US-China diplomatic relations have been strained for long periods. However, the critical issue affecting the two countries is the South China Sea dispute. According to analysis of commentaries from various authors both from the Chinese front and from the U.S front, this is the only dispute between the two countries with the potential of making militarization of dispute between the two powers inevitable. Several reasons have been advanced by commentators on this issue of South China Sea dispute. From the Chinese perspective, it has been an issue for the United States in an area where it is not ...

Introduction.

In the automotive industry, today, electronic systems and mainly semiconductor technologies have really helped improve vehicle performance and harness numerous capabilities that were not present years ago. Key among these technologies are microcontroller chips which are involved in a wide array of functionalities ranging from braking, engine control, air bags, chassis control, entertainment, lighting and even infotainment among other functions that are now part of modern “smart cars”. In modern microcontroller chips, new functionalities can be implemented using software by leveraging the improved performance and memory features seen in modern designs. On the other hand, technology standardization and the ...

Business

2016-08-09 Abstract The ethical issues of the usage the Google Glasses are described in this paper. Initially, this product has been introduced as a helper for ordinary people at work as well as in the everyday life. However, some functions of the Google Glasses are considered as dangerous for the users as well as surrounding people. It has caused the prohibitions of the usage the glasses in public places and on the road in different countries (US, UK, others). One can suppose that the necessity of the Google Glasses is quite ambiguous. On the one hand, new technological product ...

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The three digital texts are also similar in that; they are all dedicated to audiences with similar characteristics. For instance, the literary content of the texts is only completely accessible online, and may not serve its initial intended purpose if read as plain text. In addition, the audience to whom the texts are meant for, are also expected to possess some kind of computer literacy by for instance understanding the behaviour of hyperlinked texts like those featured in ‘Twelve Blue’, or an understanding of the need for visual speed and close attention while encoding the intended message from the ...

Abstract

In today’s world, it becomes ever clearer that literacy is a vital skill that people must possess in order to find success as an adult. Particularly in the twenty-first century, advanced literacy is important to navigating the increasingly text-based world in which we live. Most people spend more and more time communicating with people online via instant messaging and text messages, and receive their information through written articles and social media, than ever before. To that end, the problems we currently experience with illiteracy, particularly in the United States, must be addressed in a comprehensive and effective manner. ...

Apple Inc. has focused on data that few people think is important. According to Apple Inc., the world of tomorrow shall need smart devices that can help in navigation between places and help them locate important facilities such as petrol stations, restaurants and guest houses. Apple Inc. has, given the above, focused on gathering data and analysing it with a view of making this navigation on their smart devices as easy and as intuitive as possible (Rossio, et al. 2013). This navigation data is so important to Apple Inc. that in just the last three years, the company has ...

Analysis The Netflix Website

Report Distributed June 30, 2016 INTRODUCTION Overview Netflix is an American based streaming service from where a subscriber can view TV content as well as movies. It's a subscription service where one pays for the content they wish to stream based on their preference and ability to pay. The choice of the website is due to its stylish layout and easy to navigate the menu. This report analyzes and reveals the advantage and disadvantage of the overall layout and detailed design of the website of Netflix, with attachment of vivid website pictures to help explain to readers.

Purpose

Netflix is ...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon Lockheed Martin, the first multirole fighter of the US Air Force, is the most useful fighter jet in the world with more than two thousand units in service with the United States Air Force and two thousand operative aircraft in more than twenty-five countries. Entering service in 1978 became the first fighter purposely built to withstand twists 9-gravity force. The last of the 2,231 F-16s, the Air Force of the United States, was delivered in the first quarter of 2005, while the first dual-seat version, called F-16D, was approved by the United States of ...

Essay

The term ‘globalization’ is widely used nowadays. However, not all of us have thought of or have asked what it means or how it came in our today consciousness. As we see it from the source under analysis, the origin of globalization processes can be traced back to centuries ago (Ballard 2010). In spite of the fact that many believe that entrepreneurial adventurers’ navigational skills of Europeans undoubtedly resulted in world globalization, it is not exactly the way. At the end of the fifteenth century, European seamen set off to apply their shipbuilding and navigational technologies in order to ...

Affiliated Institution

Differences People are often confused by the differences between 2D and 3D environment and animation. Sometimes people are also confused by the methods through which the two types are created. In order to understand which of the two methods is better, it is important to understand how the two types of animation work. The two methods are similar in several way including the fact that they are both capable of serving a multitude of styles and purposes. However, the difference between the purposes and styles will be determined by the vision and goals of the project. 2D animations appear ...

Introduction

The Tesla autopilot system is a system that uses a front-facing camera, a forward-looking radar, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and GPS to maintain the car on the road. It is not a fully autonomous it does not drive the driver to their particular destination or sense the traffic lights. It simply helps the driver navigate the road more easily and warns them of any oncoming traffic (Zolfagharifard 1). The driver does not drive the car but instead he or she acts as a system operator. The Tesla systems adapt and learn from the mistakes and obstacles from the systems of ...

As a mobile robot operates in environment, its actual position and orientation are not exactly the same as targeted. Therefore, it is important to know about the robot’s definite current position for controlling it. In this section, three methods for positioning are described; using encoders, using ultrasonic ranging sensor, and using both ultrasonic and encoder sensors.

Positioning Using Encoder

In order to position the robot using encoders, it is necessary to take two steps. First, encoders should provide the current robot position. Second, it is important to reach the target position given by the supervisor.

Receiving the Robot’s Current Position Using Encoder

It is imperative to know the ...

W4

How can we improve on existing websites? Websites in today’s times are the first impression for any company. They need to be dynamically updated with latest information and should be able to be accessed on laptops and mobiles. It is always best for any business to keep its website updated. Many businesses run on websites today, thus it is important to have the best and user-friendly website. Some of the ways to advance the existing website include: Updating the Content: Content for any website must be current. It should have a section for queries so that the ...

Introduction

The Berlin Conference of 1884 to 1885 which is also referred to as the Congo Conference signified a powerful role in the regulation of European colonization as well as free trade in parts of Africa during the period of neo-imperialism. One of the outward goals of the conference was to implement regulations on the rampant colonization of Africa in order to prevent the military conflict between the colonizing states. It is to be noted that colonial powers went into what historians coined as the ‘Scramble for Africa’, where they decided to invade, occupy, divide and colonize the different parts ...

How RFID technology is developed, adopted, and implemented?

Development The development of RFID technologies has its origins in the 19th-century discoveries of electronic inductance and electromagnetism. Detection systems such as RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) were precursors to the RFID technology. The paper about the technology behind RFID was presented in 1948. Radio Frequency was used in the IFF (Identify Friend or Foe) systems deployed by the British in World War II. Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) to detect removal of articles without purchasing is in use since the 1960s. The UPC (Universal Product Code, which is a barcode) is the first passive auto-identification system. RFID is an ...

While the internet has been an incredible source of information, a number of sites are inaccurate and unreliable. Water.Org, however, is one of the few reliable sources out there. The organization was founded in 2009 from the merger of two well-established and trusted institutions – Water Africa and WaterPartners (Water.Org). The fact that the organization is a non-profit institution and whose projects are funded primarily through aid grants, loans, or a combination of the two, means that their information is reliable as they are not inclined to present information tilted for their product for financial gain. The organization has also ...

This journal relates to effects of active navigation and age on episodic memory published in the British Journal of Psychology. According to this journal, Episodic Memory (EM) decline with aging, and this is the main disabling consequence on the primary functions of memory needed to efficiently perform different activities in everyday life. These practices include such experiences as the location of personal items at one's residence (Hélène Sauzéon et al., 2015). Cognitive functions and memory in everyday life are intermingled with actions. Based on this study, sensorimotor in older adults is critical to memory performance and ...

How apocalyptic beliefs influenced the first European voyages of exploration

Apocalyptic beliefs which influenced the European exploration voyages were based on the belief that apocalypse would happen somewhere in the west very soon. The belief that apocalypse would happen soon emanated from the various signs that the people had witnessed such as war and earthquake. This belief motivated the explorers to make explorations to other parts of the world where they would convert people and find Gold that would help in recapturing the city of Jerusalem before apocalypse (Knight of Columbus). The kind of training and education that Christopher Columbus received, and which prepared him for his voyages in ...

Enron Corporation an American energy company was based in Houston, Texas before its decline in 2001. In the company, over twenty thousand employees were contracted in this organization. More particular, Civil Engineer were contracted in the field of Natural gas and other field operations, professionalism of these employees was in doubt that they led to bankruptcy of the whole company. The financial condition of the company was sustained through an institutionalized creatively planned financial fraud referred as the Enron Scandal. The corporation has since been a famous example of a willful corporate and corruption (Rapoport, 2004). In modern world, ...

Analysis of Website – apple.com

www.apple.com - Assessment The website I shoes is apple.com. It is for the company Apple Inc. which is a multinational American technology company. It sells consumers electronics, computers, software and services. I will assess the website on various parameters as follows: Accessibility: I tried opening the website in four different browsers; internet explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Apple Safari. Even though it works with all the browsers, the best experience is with Safari. The navigational buttons on the home page are well placed however the user has to click on each of them to see the subcategories. There ...

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Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) 3 Operation of an AGV 3 Advantages of AGV systems 8 Disadvantages of AGV systems 9 Robotics 9 Elements of a Robotic system 10 Advantages of Robots 12 Disadvantages of robots 12 Conclusion 12

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Introduction During manufacturing and production processes, material handling is key in realizing high throughputs. Most industries however still use manual techniques such as trucks, conveyor belts, and roller chains despite the discovery of automated and advanced systems which could make transportation easier. This is because of cost-related issues. In the long run however, cutting on overhead costs, reliability and flexibility in ...

Psychology Review Paper

Psychology Review Paper This paper will review the psychological article entitled “Gender Differences in Distance Estimates When Exposed to Multiple Routes” which appears in the Environment and Behavior journal. This article explores the accuracy of making distance estimations regarding a particular walked route when an individual has extra information about additional routes present. This research particularly focuses on comparing gender differences in estimation of distances when exposed to other routes. Thus, the central research question of this study is to determine how men and women compare when it comes to estimating distances in the event of exposure to multiple ...

Trip to Disneyland

1.0 Tourism Distribution Channels 1.1Introduction Travel business and experience is one of the most dynamic sectors of the tourism industry. Visitors want to travel and have an experience of a lifetime. They have formed-perspectives of how they want their experience to be, putting stakeholders in this industry on the run as they endeavour to better performance and conform to the needs of their customers (Tran, Jeeva&Pourabedin, 2016). Customer perspective and the expectations they have is enough to make travel a reality that anyone can wish to engage in. Service delivery in the travel industry is varied before the final ...

The Tesla Model 3 is all electric, four –door compact sedan, which is designed and manufactured by the Tesla Motors. The model was introduced into the market on 31st March 2016. Initial production, as well as deliveries, are planned to occur at the end of 2017 (Teslamotors.com). Tesla Motors plans to sell this model in a couple of markets, such as Brazil, India, South Korea, Singapore, Ireland, and South Africa. The major specifications that the model is expected to have include supercharging capability, rear wheel drive, rear and front trucks, and a minimum of 215 miles range (Gold). Tesla ...

Contributions made by the United Nations to disaster management.

In the 21st Century, there has been the continuous increase in the disastrous occurrences. Any of these has been natural disasters while others are man-made disasters. A disaster is a disruption of the normal functioning of a given locality causing widespread and enormous human, material, economic or environmental losses exceeding the affected community's ability to cope with the losses. This means that the affected community may not be able to fund or handle the scope of losses and effects after the disaster using its resources which are limited. Disasters in this case mainly result from a combination of hazards, ...

Improve Bus Tracking System

Improve Bus Tracking System The objective of this given memo is to describe the purpose of employing a tracking system in transportation to avoid sector to avoid passengers getting stranded in bus stops, get cold in ice winter-stricken station lobbies without hopes of boarding a bus in the next free minutes. The attached is the methods that prove the effectiveness of an improved bus tracking system – the global positioning system (GPS) service. The methods for testing the service are discussed as well. How an improved bus tracking system, modern technology enables passengers to track their bus and know their ...

The word tsunami is a Japanese word used to describe damaging sea waves caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and or landslides occurring on the ocean floor (Phillips, 2011). A direct translation of the Japanese phrase translates to harbor wave. Tsunamis are notorious for their deadly effects to life and infrastructure of coastal cities. While tsunami waves are slightly above normal in height, they span hundreds of kilometers in length. Over the past century, several parts of the globe have been devastated by tsunamis. However, Japan and Indonesia remain the most affected in regards to tsunami frequency, magnitude and estimated ...

Q1: The Public Authority of Civil Aviation (PACA) of Oman is the government institution that is the responsible for the air commercial and private air transport of the Oman Sultanate. The PACA does not have any responsibility for the military air transport which is the responsibility of the Ministry of Defense and the Military Forces of Oman . The PACA has created thanks to a Royal Decree of the Sultanate since 2013 with the intention to regulate all the civil aviation activities of the country and be aligned with the security and control requirements of the most important aviation and ...

Information Architecture and Digital Marketing

Information Architecture is a discipline that focusing on the professional practice of how information is been accessed, organized and used in order to create a systematic infrastructure that delivers the content to the users that are needed in the most efficient way. Although in the modern use of Information architecture is mainly refers design of information digitally, it was once defined as “the conceptual structure and functional behavior, distinguishing the organization of data flows and controls, logical design, ad physical implementation.” (Amdahl et al 1964), then from the mid 1980s, the idea of information architecture has developed as an ...

Introduction

For a fact, the success of a website is primarily based on its usability. In fact, the lack of a user-friendly interface deters people from using or revisiting a web page. According to McNeil (2010), the usability of a website provides the users with not only comfortable browsing experience but also encourages them to visit the site continuously. As such, it is imperative for web designers to focus on the presentation of a website through integration with efficient navigation tools. This is mainly accredited to the fact that some users are not concerned with the overall approach used in ...

Coupled with the dynamic trends in the evolution of ICT as well as the ever evolving electronic systems of controls and related technologies, companies have witnessed some kind of bloom in recent years. General Motors Company own two main Motor brands, Ford and Chevrolet. The two are the largest motor brands in the United States. Both GM and Ford are the leading and most fierce competitors in the international market segments, both locally and abroad. Toyota Motors on the other hand is among the world’s greatest and largest motor manufacturers leading in both auto sales, manufacture and design. ...

Introduction

For the specification of the control of an aircraft, other parameters and equipment’s other than the basic aircraft control are required. This is because there are various dynamic performance criteria that need to be factored in the aircraft control system design. The basic aircraft system requires a navigation and control so that it works efficiently. The basic structure of the aircraft system is identified as below with the various parts performing various functions:

Aircraft system block diagram

The stability augmentation and transient response improvement are provided by the estimation control of the linear feedback block of the system. The forward loop provides ...

The tourism industry is similar to any other economic system. An important feature of this industry is the information about the services and their quality. World experience shows that a service time is a factor determining the success. In a highly competitive environment of the service sector, the organization cannot succeed without using in its operations information technology, improving the quality of customer service. The winner is the one who is able to provide the customer with the full range of services in the shortest period of time, whose site is well optimized, functional and interesting for the user. ...

Improving customer service in aviation while keeping ticket prices at minimum

Reducing flight operational costs to a minimum cost while providing quality services is challenging. To achieve such a feat in the airline industry, some strategies can be implemented. The first step would be to introduce direct booking and eliminate agent booking services. The next step would be to abolish the business class and introduce a quality standard class where everyone would be treated to the best commercial flight experience. The third step would be to train a highly efficient and reliable human relations service that would enhance the travelling experience for which the clients would be paying. The final ...

Infinite Tech has been established as a leading technology company in the North and Southern American region. Its traditional mode of business is based on the production of leading technology that is not only revolutionary to various governments, but also has an impact on the economy. Based on the company’s decision to diversify its establishment, Infinite tech is now headquartered in Washington D.C. Infinite's revenue is estimated to be over $300,000 monthly depending on the nature of contracts they are handling for various security and government institutions. The company’s purpose is to be a leader in ...

What are the inputs, processing, and outputs of UPS’s tracking system?

One of the major inputs within the UPS tracking system is the information of the packages provided by the senders. This information primarily includes the details about the sender and recipient, location or the destination where the package is desired to be delivered, and labels embellished with the bar codes that actually facilitates prompt tracking of the packages. UPS also uses DIAD (Delivery Information Acquisition Device) to incorporate data. DIAD is actually used to capture signatures of the customer, as well as, delivery and pickup details related to the parcels. UPS has equipped all its drivers with these DIAD ...

The logistical system ensures goods circulate in the global trade system uninterrupted; however, there may emerge a threat that jeopardizes the huge logistical chain, even with one of the important links like a seaport targeted by cyber terrorists. The computerization of navigation and other important vessel and transportation management systems has brought as many benefits like cost efficiency and speed as it has vulnerabilities. Just as new technologies have penetrated the system of vessels control, so too have cybercriminals taking advantage of overreliance on IT and crew reduction. From changing the course of vessels of moving drugs in the ...

The Wright brothers were the first inventors who come up with an airplane design that incorporated a simple control system whereby a pilot could balance the craft in the air in the same manner a cyclist controls a bicycle on the road. At the beginning of the 20th century, the brothers started working on aircraft designs that were propelled by a gasoline engine (Wright Brothers Organization par 10). Design after design they worked on the configuration, propellers, engines and controls until they finally could fly a plane for over an hour. Their design became the first controllable airplane with ...

The selected website for review in this usability test is www.chanel.com. This website is designed for a fashion oriented clientele since it mainly markets fashion products. The major products being promoted in the website are designer products including sunglasses, jewellery, watches, and skincare products, makeup among other similar products.

Usability checklist

Page Titles and Headings were used effectively? 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: According to the Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines, (p. 78), website title pages ought to be unique concise, meaningful and descriptive. However, the website under review fails in this regard since the title and headings are greatly ...

The modern science of warfare assumes that in armed conflicts and local wars of the new century the winner is the one who will be able to quickly collect multifaceted, ever-changing data on the course of the battle, to analyze them, to make the right conclusions, make the right decision and quickly bring it to a subordinate. To ensure victory over the enemy is necessary to achieve the so-called information superiority, which allows preempt it in the evaluation of the rapidly changing situation on the battlefield, making the right decisions and planning the operation progress (fighting). According to the ...

Describe Differences in Interaction Devices for Aircraft Navigation Displays

Precise communication and navigation are the key factors to a safe and successful flight. The early aviators began to improve the operational safety and functionality of flights securing the mechanics of the flight. Through the use of reliable communication and navigation system, these were done in large part. Today, smaller, lighter and powerful navigation devices are used to enhance situational awareness on the flight deck. The system is coupled with improved displays, advanced electronics and management control system (Ceruzzi, 1989). The interactive devices of an aircraft are used by the operator of the guidance system of the plane. The ...

Section U01 – Spring 2016

Abstract Artificial Intelligence is used in various fields including medical, communications and entertainment. Siri is a personal digital assistant on iPhones that allows users to perform tasks such as make phone calls, set up appointments and send messages all through voice commands. This paper presents an ethical analysis on the use of Siri using the three theories: Aristotelian, Kantian and Utilitarian to determine whether implementation of Siri was ethical or not. Analysis shows that according to Aristotelian and Utilitarian theories, implementation of Siri was ethical while Kantian theory indicates it was not ethical to implement Siri. 1 INTRODUCTION The ...

Facts

On May 15, 1946 British cruisers "Orion" and "Superb", while passing a southerly direction through the Strait of Corfu, were shelled by the Albanian artillery. Five months later, on October 22, a squadron of British warships left the port of Corfu and headed to the exit through the strait of the same name to the north. Previously English ships cleared the strait from mines. However, not far from the Gulf of Sandra, two British ships ran into mines and suffered considerable damage. On November 13, 1946 British minesweepers again carried out an operation to clean up the strait from ...

Introduction

The use of computers has become part and parcel of everyday life. All the sectors in life have embraced the use of computers. Computer usage has conquered several fields of studies as well as a business operation in the entire world. Some operations have been simplified to the extent that without the usage of the computer, the workers cannot understand the normal organizational operation procedure. Different software as well as applications has been put in place by different people and scholars to improve the education standards. The education sector is not left behind in the computer revolution (Fontana 23). ...

Abstract

The global advancement of technology is at an alarming rate. Most of the challenges faced by a human beings subdivided into small, simple units that can be solved easily through technology. Every time engineers design one thing or the other to meet peoples demands. Currently, the world is full of smart technology and has come up with ‘smart’ gadgets to increase the level of human comfort. Examples of products from smart technology are the smart phone, smart television, and smart car. We may also have a ‘smart house’ in future. In this relation, a smart shoe can be designed. ...

VectorCal

Q1 Answer Buy American Act is a provision that governs the supplies or contracts that the Federal Government pays or funds. The provision is applicable in construction and maintenance of public buildings. It stipulates that such products need to originate from U.S. In other words the law allows only the firms in the United States to manufacture and supply such products. It is a provision that puts the foreign nations out of the business transaction. In most cases it, this law is most applicable for steel and iron products (Knapp, 1961). On the other hand, the provision gives the ...

Introduction

In the early 20th century, there were hopes for a new, modern and developed era. With the development of industry, machinery and shipbuilding, people were waiting for something better and convenient for their life. Passenger liners to the "New world" were built together with people's hope for a new life. When the new liner appears, moreover with a reputation of being unsinkable, it is impossible that there would be such an unfair end.

"Unsinkable" Titanic – the ship that defied the higher powers, the miracle of shipbuilding and the largest ship of its time. The builders and owners of the ...

Proposal Writing for BCG

Redesigning and updating e-commerce websites is the most suitable method of ensuring that the customers have access to the necessary information on the products and services provided by the organization. This also ensures that the website is easy to access by the existing and potential customers in various market segments, thus ensuring that they are constantly up to date on the existing and emerging services. This is a similar strategy that City Security Insurance Company (CSIC) has to adopt as the corporation aims at increasing their services in addition to expanding the company operations to the international market. As ...

Introduction

Technology and innovations have taken over the world. People are using the mobile phones, laptops, tablets in everyday life and spend the valuable amount of time working with it. Responsive Web design helps to create a page, which should be equally well displayed from different devices. It should adjust to the resolution of the given tool. Responsive web design greatly helps to arrange the information in the best suitable way for the search engine to track it, for the organization to update it and for the people to use it. (Grannel) a) What is your website about? The website ...

Tali Berglas-Shapiro

Weizmann Institute of Science Abstract Contemporary science education (at all levels) does not treat students as passive consumers of knowledges, skills, and other educational “products” anymore. Nowadays, learners must be active and productive participants of the educational process. That is why self-regulated learning (SRL) technologies form a very important key component of the contemporary educational system. Technology-enhanced learning environments (TELEs) are important tools mutually used by educators and learners to organize and develop the educational activity in its advanced form. In the present paper, investigating students' difficulties within the transition to the new model of education and acquiring of ...

Discovery of Americas and its Impact on Commerce, Navigation, and Industrialization

Introduction The European exploration efforts and the subsequent discovery of the Americans was in the simplest terms, a capitalistic venture. Of course, it was accidental, but its primary goal had been to find a new sea route to the orient. The European desire to make more profits by cutting out the Arabs and Turkish nations from the trade is typical of any capitalistic venture. In addition, the idealistic desire to expand the horizons of the European reach coupled with the optimistic search for a completely new way of reaching the Orient was demonstrated in the efforts of Columbus and ...