The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary

The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary is an authoritative and accessible reference useful to scholars and enthusiasts alike. This dictionary is an essential tool for professionals involved in the aerospace industry and flight, and for anyone who must read and understand the technical literature of the aerospace industry and about specific air and space craft. It is also an ideal reference for engineering and physics students encountering a subject replete with technical jargon and acronyms. Bill Gunston, one of the most widely read and respected aviation writers, has added more than 5,000 new terms and acronyms to this carefully updated volume. Terms used in the dictionary reflect the diverse and international nature of the aerospace industry and include brief explanations of aerospace materials and organizations. Gunston has scrupulously avoided terms specific to manufacturers, airlines, and armed forces in an effort to encourage clear communication and understanding among professionals.

Bill Gunston, OBE, FRAeS, is the most renowned and prolific aerospace journalist of all time. He is a member of the editorial staff of Janes Information Group and the author of more than 300 books on both popular and technical topics. Gunston's career as an aviation writer spans fifty years, after service as an RAF fighter pilot. He is a Fellow in the Royal Aeronautical Society and an officer of the Order of the British Empire.