Write a short report on one of these outstanding engineering

Write a short report on one of these outstanding engineering achievements: Analytical Engine Global Positioning Systems Composite materials Application satellites Mars Orbital Camera CAD/CAM Fiber optics CAT scans A good starting point for finding references is the World Wide Web and your local library.

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Analytical Engine:

The Analytical Engine was the world\'s first general-purpose computer. The Analytical Engine introduced a number of computing concepts still in use today. Aspects included a store and mill, analogous to today\'s memory and processor. Input and output was supplied using punched cards.

Global Positioning Systems:

The GPS is a constellation of estimatedly thirty well-spaced satellites that orbit the Earth and make it feasible for public with ground receivers to pinpoint their geographic location. The location accuracy is anywhere from hundred to ten meters for most equipment. Accuracy can be pinpointed to inside one meter with special military-approved tools.

Composite materials:

A Composite material is a material prepared from two or more constituent materials with significantly dissimilar physical or chemical properties that, when come together, produce a material with characteristics different from the individual components. The individual components stay separate and distinct within the finished structure. The new material may be preferred for many causes: common examples include materials which are stronger, lighter, or less expensive when compared to traditional materials.

Application satellites:

Fiber optics:

Fiber optic refers to the medium and the technology connected with the broadcast of information as light impulses along a plastic or glass wire. Fiber optic wire carries more information than conventional copper wire and is far less subject to electromagnetic interference. Most telephone company long-distance lines are at present fiber optic.