Category Archives: How do you do this?
Under Pressure! Part II
What makes up a hydraulic system? Well the simplest hydraulic system has only three parts: The pump, cylinder, and the fluid. Pumps can be of any shape or size. Some pumps are hand or foot driven while more complicated ones … Continue reading
Under Pressure! Part I
As an aerospace technician, you will likely find yourself working with or working on various hydraulic systems. “Hydraulics is the science dealing with work performed by liquids in motion…The science of hydraulics is divided into two distinct categories; hydrodynamics and … Continue reading
How Juiced Are You?
I never understood electrical technicians. Why they liked to play around with something as hazardous as electricity is beyond me. Sometimes I think they were those young toddlers we always hear of sticking the family silverware into the electrical socket … Continue reading
Magic Triangles
“Hey Guys! Was it V over I or I over V?” Credit NASA Electronics is a major part of some aerospace technician’s workday. As an aerospace technician, it is considered a basic skill to be able to calculate voltage, current … Continue reading
Clean Your Room Young Man!
How many times have we heard out parents bellow out to clean our rooms? Probably far more than we care to count, but cleanliness does not end with childhood. Cleanliness is essential to good health and a safe environment. That … Continue reading
Can You Measure Up?
When I watch the International Space Station fly overhead, I am always amazed at what a piece of craftsmanship it truly is. Is it because of its large size or how high up it is? No, not really. It’s the … Continue reading
Efficient Use of Your Workplace
Of the many things I have learned while working as a technician at Kennedy Space Center, the most important and most challenging one is managing your time. A typical shift at KSC is about 8 hours long, but if you … Continue reading
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