Science Submarines Secrets

Author : Tai Stith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1735136646

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Science, Submarines & Secrets by Tai Stith Pdf

An unbelievable series of events led to the establishment of the Northwest Electrodevelopment Laboratory, later the U.S. Bureau of Mines Albany Research Center. Though the fledgling lab had difficulty securing staff due to World War II, world-renown metallurgist William J. Kroll was hired early on as a consultant after fleeing Nazi occupation. Kroll, who had pioneered a method for producing commercial titanium, worked with his core group of associates to develop malleable zirconium, just as a need arose for the little-known metal.On the other side of the country, the petulant and abrasive Captain Rickover was working with his Naval Reactors Group to develop the world's first nuclear submarine, the U.S.S. Nautilus, under the cover of extreme secrecy. But as engineers worked night and day to create a suitable form of propulsion, one problem after another cropped up. New metals were needed for the hellish nuclear environment within a reactor-metals that had never been produced in vast quantities. Enter Kroll's titanium, and its sister metal, hafnium. The two entwined metals, once freed from each other, were exactly what Rickover was looking for.Would the little laboratory in rural Albany, Oregon, be able to produce enough zirconium and hafnium for Rickover's ambitious project? Delve into the establishment and early years of the U.S. Bureau of Mines in Albany, Oregon, and the incredible series of events during the period of 1940-1956.

Author : Marley Fotheringham Hay
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020324627

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Secrets of the Submarine by Marley Fotheringham Hay Pdf

Uncover the fascinating history of submarines with this comprehensive guide. From their early prototypes to modern-day innovations, this book explores the technology and tactics behind these underwater vessels. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Marley F. Hay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:958532036

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Secrets of the Submarine by Marley F. Hay Pdf

Author : Rachel Lance
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781524744168

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In the Waves by Rachel Lance Pdf

One of "The Most Fascinating Books WIRED Read in 2020" "One part science book, one part historical narrative, one part memoir . . . harrowing and inspiring.”—The Wall Street Journal How a determined scientist cracked the case of the first successful—and disastrous—submarine attack On the night of February 17, 1864, the tiny Confederate submarine HL Hunley made its way toward the USS Housatonic just outside Charleston harbor. Within a matter of hours, the Union ship’s stern was blown open in a spray of wood planks. The explosion sank the ship, killing many of its crew. And the submarine, the first ever to be successful in combat, disappeared without a trace. For 131 years the eight-man crew of the HL Hunley lay in their watery graves, undiscovered. When finally raised, the narrow metal vessel revealed a puzzling sight. There was no indication the blast had breached the hull, and all eight men were still seated at their stations—frozen in time after more than a century. Why did it sink? Why did the men die? Archaeologists and conservationists have been studying the boat and the remains for years, and now one woman has the answers. In the Waves is much more than just a military perspective or a technical account. It’s also the story of Rachel Lance’s single-minded obsession spanning three years, the story of the extreme highs and lows in her quest to find all the puzzle pieces of the Hunley. Balancing a gripping historical tale and original research with a personal story of professional and private obstacles, In the Waves is an enthralling look at a unique part of the Civil War and the lengths one scientist will go to uncover its secrets.

Author : Marley Fotheringham Hay
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0331849895

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Secrets of the Submarine (Classic Reprint) by Marley Fotheringham Hay Pdf

Excerpt from Secrets of the Submarine In a conversation with the Father of Ruth lessness, Admiral von Tirpitz, as late as the year 1911, the latter remarked that he was not at all certain that submarines were an essen tial part of Germany's naval programs. The author tried to convince him to the contrary. To-day, perhaps, it is just as well for us all that he did not succeed. Possibly this book will ex plain why von Tirpitz has since changed his mind. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0371601444

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Secrets of the Submarine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sally M. Walker
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781575058306

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Secrets of a Civil War Submarine by Sally M. Walker Pdf

Presents the history of the Civil War submarine the H.L. Hunley, including the construction, mysterious sinking, recovery, and restoration.

Author : John J. Geoghegan
Publisher : Crown
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Submarine warfare
ISBN : 9780307464804

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Operation Storm by John J. Geoghegan Pdf

Explores the efforts of the Japanese Navy during World War II and their clashes with the United States Navy, focusing on the use of Aichi M6A1 underwater aircraft carriers.

Author : Sylvain Martel
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781315340715

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A Microscopic Submarine in My Blood by Sylvain Martel Pdf

This book describes at the introductory level how modern technology has made the scenario of the classic science-fiction movie Fantastic Voyage a reality. The movie is about a submarine and its crew members being shrunk to microscopic size and ventured into the body. Exactly 50 years following the release of the film, such reality takes the form of a medical interventional room capable of mimicking this scenario. Based on 15 years of intensive research and development by the world-leading team in this specific field, the book goes through the scenes of the movie while explaining how it is implemented in this first-of-a-kind interventional facility. This is the first book that explains the fundamentals of navigation of therapeutic agents in the vascular network. The scope of the book is twofold: (1) to initiate readers into various technologies, including, but not limited to, nanotechnology, robotics, and biochemistry (more importantly, it shows how critical the integration of all these disciplines is to solving problems that indeed require a multidisciplinary environment); (2) to inspire the younger generation by showing that science and technology can bring one everywhere with the power to transform fiction to reality that can help humankind.

Author : Stuart Prebble
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780571290345

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Secrets of the Conqueror by Stuart Prebble Pdf

HMS Conqueror is Britain's most famous submarine. It is the only sub since World War Two to have sunk an enemy ship. Conqueror's sinking of the Argentine cruiser Belgrano made inevitable an all-out war over the future of the Falkland Islands, and sparked off one of the most controversial episodes of twentieth century politics. The controversy was fuelled by a war-diary kept by an officer on board HMS Conqueror, and as a young TV producer in the 1980s Stuart Prebble scooped the world by locating the diary's author and getting his story on the record. But in the course of uncovering his Falklands story, Stuart Prebble also learned a military secret which could have come straight out of a Cold War thriller. It involved the Top Secret activities of the Conqueror in the months before and after the Falklands War. Prebble has waited for thirty years to tell his story. It is a story of incredible courage and derring-do, of men who put their lives on the line and were never allowed to tell what they had done. This story, buried under layers of official secrecy for three decades, is one of Britain's great military success stories and can now finally be told.

Author : Tom Chaffin
Publisher : Hill and Wang
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781429990356

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The H. L. Hunley by Tom Chaffin Pdf

On the evening of February 17, 1864, the Confederacy's H. L. Hunley sank the USS Housatonic and became the first submarine in world history to sink an enemy ship. Not until World War I—half a century later—would a submarine again accomplish such a feat. But also perishing that moonlit night, vanishing beneath the cold Atlantic waters off Charleston, South Carolina, was the Hunley and her entire crew of eight. For generations, searchers prowled Charleston's harbor, looking for the Hunley. And as they hunted, the legends surrounding the boat and its demise continued to grow. Even after the submarine was definitively located in 1995 and recovered five years later, those legends—those barnacles of misinformation—have only multiplied. Now, in a tour de force of document-sleuthing and insights gleaned from the excavation of this remarkable vessel, distinguished Civil War–era historian Tom Chaffin presents the most thorough telling of the Hunley's story possible. Of panoramic breadth, this Civil War saga begins long before the submarine was even assembled and follows the tale into the boat's final hours and through its recovery in 2000. Beyond his thorough survey of period documents relating to the submarine, Chaffin also conducted extensive interviews with Maria Jacobsen, senior archaeologist at Clemson University's Warren Lasch Conservation Center, where the Hunley is now being excavated, to complete his portrait of this technological wonder. What emerges is a narrative that casts compelling doubts on many long-held assumptions, particularly those concerning the boat's final hours. Thoroughly engaging and utterly new, The H. L. Hunley provides the definitive account of a storied craft.

Author : Mack Rafeal
Publisher : Rose Publishing (CA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8196782446

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Submerged Secrets by Mack Rafeal Pdf

"Submerged Secrets: Nuclear Submarine Chronicles" invites readers to plunge into the mysterious depths of the world's most enigmatic military vessels, exploring the clandestine and captivating realm of nuclear submarines. This immersive narrative unveils the hidden stories, covert missions, and technological marvels that define these underwater behemoths. The description takes readers on a thrilling journey through the history of nuclear submarines, from their inception during the Cold War to their evolution as silent sentinels of the deep. It delves into the advanced technologies that shroud these submarines in secrecy, showcasing the engineering marvels that enable them to operate beneath the surface with unparalleled stealth. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the classified missions and strategic importance of nuclear submarines in global geopolitics. From icy Arctic waters to the vast expanses of the ocean, the chronicles expose the challenges faced by submariners and the pivotal role these vessels play in maintaining global security. "Submerged Secrets" is not only a tale of technological prowess but also an exploration of the human element-capturing the experiences, sacrifices, and camaraderie of those who navigate the silent world beneath the waves. The description captures the tension, excitement, and the ever-present element of danger that characterizes life aboard these submerged giants. This narrative isn't just for military enthusiasts; it's an enthralling dive into the intersection of cutting-edge technology, strategic maneuvering, and the mysteries hidden beneath the ocean's surface. "Submerged Secrets: Nuclear Submarine Chronicles" promises an unforgettable voyage into the heart of one of the most secretive and intriguing chapters in naval history.

Author : Robert F. Burgess
Publisher : Dissertation.com
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2000-06
Category : Animal communication
ISBN : 059509497X

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Secret Languages of the Sea by Robert F. Burgess Pdf

The underwater world is a complex network of communications between the many unusual creatures that exist there. In this fascinating book, Burgess combines his knowledge of animals of the sea with recent scientific research to provide readers with a look at an intriguing world of submarine communication. "To say that I was 'immersed' in Secret Languages of the Sea is not enough; it opens up new vistas in the area of species communicationand assures that its readers will never again take lightly the miracles of underwater communication."—The Midwest Book Review

Author : Rebecca Stefoff
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761422293

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Submarines by Rebecca Stefoff Pdf

"An examination of the origin, history, development, and impact of the submarine and related underwater exploration and transport technology"--Provided by publisher.

Author : U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Division of Technical Information
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Nuclear submarines
ISBN : MINN:31951D02874130G

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Nuclear Powered Submarines by U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Division of Technical Information Pdf