Quantifying Launch-Day Impacts on Metroplexes
Stop guessing launch-day capacity. Learn how to model delay with FAA metrics, like TBLP/DLRW savings, 3-minute reopen behavior, and DRA containment. Build a bank-by-bank plan, cut holds, and defend your slots. Read on the method and the ops.
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Nick Daniels and the NATCA Controversy
NATCA's President, Nick Daniels, faces heat over extending the FAA controllers’ contract to 2029. What happened, who’s pushing back, and what it means for staffing, safety, and union leverage. Read the neutral, sourced timeline and analysis.
· Mathew Lewallen
The Wright Brothers: How Two Bicycle Mechanics Solved Controlled Flight
The Wright brothers cracked controlled, powered flight through data, design, and lawfare. They engineered three-axis control, generated their own aerodynamic data, built a bespoke engine, and protected their IP. These moves defined modern aviation and I will tell you why.
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Aerospace Post
Studying integration of space launches, reentry & high-altitude flights into airspace; using real-time data & new frameworks to close gaps in safety, efficiency.
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Aerospace Sites
Websites tailored to the Aviation and Aerospace enthusiasts. Look through to find your next Job!
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Career Descriptions
Career descriptions and helpful sites for Aviation and Aerospace job seekers.
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Spacecraft Antenna Systems: Key Types, Designs, and Roles in Satellite Communications
Learn how wire, horn, reflector, and array antennas enable spacecraft to communicate with Earth. Explore their designs, strengths, and roles in uplink/downlink operations for modern satellite communications.
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References
APA formatted references used throughout the research.
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Discussion / Conclusions
Summary of findings, interpretation vs. literature and theory, implications, limitations, recommendations for future research, concluding remarks.
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Results
Descriptives, assumption diagnostics, hypothesis-by-hypothesis results, effect sizes, model fit/diagnostics.
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Method
Quantitative Design, Population/Sample & Sampling, Setting, Instruments/Measures (validity/reliability), Procedures & Data Collection, Assumption checks, Data Analysis Plan, Ethics/IRB.
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Literature Review
Review of the literature organized by themes, tied to frameworks, and gaps the study addresses.
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Introduction
Background/Context, Problem Statement, Purpose, Research Questions/Hypotheses, Definitions, Assumptions, Delimitations/Limitations, Significance, Theoretical/Conceptual Framework, Organization of the Study.
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List of Tables & Figures
A collection of tables and figures to potentially be used in the final dissertation.
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Metadata
Comprehensive reference page for PhD dissertation on safe, efficient air–space integration. Includes title, subtitle, author, ORCID, email, website, affiliations, and keywords.
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Rocket Propulsion: From Fundamentals to Advanced Engine Performance
Immerse yourself in rocket propulsion with this guide, covering thrust, specific impulse, efficiencies, propellants, nozzles, staging, thermal protection, and instability control. Learn real methods used in today’s launch vehicles.
· Mathew Lewallen
SpaceX Rockets: From Early Failures to Starship’s Record-Breaking Potential
Discover how SpaceX evolved from early rocket failures to dominating commercial spaceflight with Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Dragon, and Starship, pioneering reusable rocket technology and redefining the future of space exploration.
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Jeffrey Klein
Chief @ European Central Altitude Reservation Facility | Air Traffic Controller | International Airspace Liaison | 21-Year Air Force Veteran | French Linguist
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Forging the Jet Age: How the GE J31 Turbojet Engine Shaped Modern Aviation
Explore the groundbreaking General Electric J31 turbojet, the first mass-produced centrifugal-compressor engine, its development, design intricacies, and wartime impact. Read on for in-depth analysis and performance insights, and subscribe to Aerospace Post for more propulsion innovations.
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$1 Million Clay Millenium Prize Problem - Yang-Mills & the Mass Gap
Discover how a new rigorous proof establishes a positive mass gap in 4D SU(2) Yang–Mills theory, potentially resolving a Clay Millennium Problem, and reinforcing quantum field foundations. Dive into the novel log-Sobolev method and its long-term implications.
· Mathew Lewallen
Lycoming O-320: The Benchmark of General Aviation Engines
Discover how Lycomings legendary O-320 engine became the gold standard of general aviation, from 1929 roots to modern emissions research. Uncover its iconic design, performance feats and role in cleaner fuel innovation. Dive into Aerospace Post for the full story and boost your aviation expertise!
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Remote Sensing Revolution: Transforming Earth Science Research
Explore how advanced remote sensing, from satellite multispectral imaging and radar to spectroscopy, is driving breakthroughs in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Read the full study to unlock insights, drive innovation, and join the next wave of Earth science discovery.
· Mathew Lewallen
Harnessing GIS & Remote Sensing: Next-Gen Geospatial Intelligence in 2025
Discover how integrating GIS and remote sensing, from satellite imagery to AI-driven analysis, unlocks actionable insights for environmental monitoring, urban planning, and disaster response. Read our updated guide and revolutionize your geospatial workflows today.
· Mathew Lewallen
Atmospheric Energy: Mastering Refraction & Scattering in Earth’s Atmosphere
Discover how atmospheric refraction and scattering shape Earth’s sky, climate, and remote-sensing data. Explore Rayleigh, Mie, and non-selective scattering processes, plus Snell’s law in action. Dive into our expert guide and elevate your Earth observation knowledge today!
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Exploring and Expanding the Space Frontier: Unlocking Humanity’s Future
Uncover why pushing beyond Earth sparks game‑changing science, tests human grit, shields us from cosmic threats, taps infinite resources, and paves the path to tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Dive in to see how expanding the space frontier shapes humanity’s future!
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What nations are "Space Capable"?
Over 70 nations now orbit satellites, with India and Japan among the fastest‐growing programs. Discover how global space collaboration drives innovation and exploration. Join us to forge new partnerships, advance mission goals, and shape the future beyond Earth.
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China’s Space Program: From Early Rockets to Lunar Ambitions and the Wolf Amendment
Uncover China’s rise as a space power from early Dongfeng rockets and Shenzhou missions to Chang’e lunar achievements and the Wolf Amendment’s impact on US–China collaboration. Read the full story and blast off into the future!
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A Celestial Spectacle Unfolds on August 2nd 2027
On Aug 2, 2027, the Moon’s shadow will plunge southern Europe, North Africa & the Middle East into an eerie twilight for 6 m 23 s, the longest land-based eclipse this century. Discover why it lasts so long, where to watch, and how to stay safe. Don’t miss this cosmic spectacle. Read on!
· Mathew Lewallen
Commercial Spaceflight: SpaceX and Virgin Galactic’s New Era
Commercial spaceflight has revolutionized space access, with SpaceX’s Crew Dragon and Starlink delivering low-Earth orbit services and Virgin Galactic’s suborbital tourism. Explore key successes, challenges, and the future of private-sector exploration, from microgravity research to lunar ambitions.
· Mathew Lewallen
Felix Baumgartner: The Extraordinary Daredevil Who Skydived from the Edge of Space
Felix Baumgartner (1969–2025) was an Austrian daredevil who made history with his 2012 space jump, becoming the first person to break the sound barrier in free fall from 39 km altitude. His legendary leap redefined human limits and inspired millions worldwide.
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