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Databases

  • Aerospace Database

    You will find citations and abstracts of basic and applied research in aeronautics, astronautics and space sciences in this database.  Also included are NASA and other U.S. government agency reports.

  • PsycINFO
    Although PsycINFO is usually used by Psychology researchers, this database also includes many aviation-related topics, especially human factors.  A quick tip: to ensure that you find everything on your topic, try using the Thesaurus.  You'll find it under the Search Tools tab.
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Dictionaries

  • An Illustrated Dictionary of Aviation

    An easy-to-read aviation dictionary with over 7400 terms and 2400 illustrations.  Located in Weldon Reference: TL 509.K863 2005

  • Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary
    A thorough list of aerospace terms followed by brief definitions.  This is a great resource for finding the meaning of aerospace acronyms.  Located in Weldon Reference: TL 509.G85 2009.
  • Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms

    Provides detailed, technical definitions of aeronautical terms. Some illustrations included where helpful. Located in Weldon Reference: TL 509.C73 1997

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Encyclopedias

  • Airline Encyclopedia, 1909-2000
    The Airline Encyclopedia, 1909-2000, provides in-depth, year-by-year descriptions of the operations of many global commerical aviation companies which were in business between 1909 and 2000. Excellent resource for airline research.  Located in Weldon Reference: TL 515.S45 2002
  • International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors
    Divided into 13 sections and organized alphabetically within each section, the entries in International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors provide a clear and simple outline of the topics as well as precise and practical information. The book reviews applications, tools, and innovative concepts related to ergonomic research. Available online.
  • Encyclopedia of Technical Aviation
    This encyclopedia is a great starting place when exploring new technical language.  It is easy to use and authoritative.  Located in Weldon Reference: TL509.B75 2003
  • International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences
    Searchable by both keyword and browsing, the International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences offers in-depth entries on a wide range of topics.  This is a great place to find background information on unfamiliar topics as well as references for further reading. Available online.
  • Encyclopedia of Flight
    This three-volume encyclopedia set covers a broad range of topics from aerodynamic terms and principles to aircraft design to biographies of pioneers in aviation.  Located in Weldon Reference: TL509.E557 2002
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