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Engines 101 GE Aircraft Engines has launched a new interactive Web site that focuses on how jet engines work. It is accessible through the company site at: http://www.geae.com. > Visit GE's new Engines 101 Web site > Find out more about GE's commitment to education "This is a fantastic way for the public to learn what we are all about," said Dave Calhoun, president and CEO of GEAE. "If you ever wanted to learn about jet engines, this is the place." The site, with video and text overviews, features segments including: How Jet Engines Work From Jet Propulsion 101 to operating the throttle of a jet engine, this section takes you behind the scenes at GE. An interactive simulator shows what happens to an engine during takeoff and landing. Whether you want more on Newton's Third Law of Motion or how fast an engine can power an aircraft, the answers are here. Safety Passenger safety and engine reliability are at GE's forefront. Learn about the intensive rigors every engine must undergo, working closely with regulatory agencies. The section includes test video from GE's outdoor testing facility near Peebles, Ohio. The Environment GE engines are not only incredibly reliable, but also environmentally friendly. Learn about GE's innovative environmental initiatives, and how airlines will benefit tomorrow from research underway today. Innovations Take a trip through GE's aviation history, beginning with the first GE turbosupercharger, leading up to reusable rocket boosters being studied for the future. A major goal of this Web site is to help science and engineering teachers create course materials. As part of GE's commitment to education, the site will continue to expand with worksheets and other education materials for classroom use. |