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Web LinksUNIT 1: FORCES AND MOTIONChapter 3: Gravitational Force and Friction
3.1 Gravitational Force on Earth's Surface Canadian Space Agency Page (89 ) This is the Canadian Space Agency search page. Entering "training" in the topic line will result in a list of documents that describe astronaut training programmes and what Canadian Astronauts had to do in order to prepare for space.
The UCSD Physiology/NASA Lab Web site; contains links to the major contributions of the lab, including the KC-135 projects (the plane on which NASA astronauts train in weightlessness, and high school students can experience). V.O.G.U.E: KC-135 Undergraduate Research Project Page (89 ) A team from Wellesley College in Massachusetts recounts their experiences on the KC-135 flight simulator. This site is a complete documentary of research goals of students, itinerary, flight, etc.
Near Earth Objects Page (96, #8 ) The United Kingdom's Report on Near Earth Objects is posted on this site. It's a site that provide detailed information on Near Earth Objects. By clicking on the "What are Near Earth Objects" link then on the Impacts and close approaches link, users are taken to a page that chronicles historical events in a timeline. The report details the findings of the group and their recommendations
This University of Oregon site offers a fairly detailed description of the properties and behaviours of asteroids and comets in space. Some short videos of the impact of asteroids on planetary surfaces are informative. May require Microsoft Media Player Ten Frequently asked Questions about NEO Impacts Page (96, #8 ) A series of FAQ's provided by NASA with links to various sites and organizations that can provide more detailed information. Asteroids Page (96, #8 ) It's a site by National Geographic. It provides an interactive
Michelin : Tire Guidelines Page (108, #11 ) Everything you need to know about tires can be found in this brief tutorial on the Michelin Web site. Use the links on the sidebar to navigate through this section of the site.
A brief lesson on how to interpret the information provided on a tire's sidewall, and what this means for the consumer. Use the drop-down menu to find different tire models. Understanding UTQG Ratings Page (108, #11 ) A guide to the tire ratings system.
Consumer Info online provides this comprehensive survey of tires from various manufacturers and their characteristics. It covers topics on tire ratings, tire story, consumer reports on tires, tires safety guide.Adobe Acrobat Reader required for some files. Tire Rack On-line Performance Source Page (108, #11 ) Although this is a commercial site, it provides a lot of information on tires, their ratings, qualities and characteristics. Clicking on the Tire Tech Link under the Tires menu will lead to information on the design and manufacture of tires, their ratings and other information. 
Orbits Page (111, #25 ) Bustard College's Astronomy department prepared this Web site as an online course on the applications of gravity with respect to astronomy. The site is informative and thorough.
One of the Curtin University of Technology Web sites, this site has an interesting tutorial on gravity, its properties and uses. The site includes a variety of options such as a historical perspective, interactive instruction on gravity and online simulations/graphics/video. Space Colonization for the 21st Century Page (111, #27 ) A NASA paper outlining the theory and physics behind space colonization and the Lagrange Points. This paper discusses a variety of issues and factors that will affect any project on the scale of space Colonization
John Walker of Autodesk Inc. developed this extremely informative site on basic physical concepts. It provides an excellent introduction to the concepts of gravity, gravitometry, and simple, home experiments that can be performed in order to better illustrate the concept of universal attraction. The site is interactive and full of surprises. Click on the Physics Link in the Science directory to get started. Java enabled web browser required to use online calculators. Quicktime for Windows required to view video. Peering Through a Hole in the Sky Page (111, #25 ) A NASA site that contains a news article about the effects of solar eclipses on gravity and magnetism. This site has links to others describing the properties of gravity and how these are applied.
This page, located on the Tucson Space Society Web site, gives a brief overview of the L5 Society's history and some of the ideas/motivations behind the group.
This NASA site describes the Lagrange of Liberation Points in the Earth/Moon system and how they can be used for astronomical observation. It includes a link to the detailed mathematical calculations involved in locating these points.
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