This is the ninth edition of this publication which presents in tabular and graphical form astronomical data required for the planning of activities, in particular aircraft movements, where the amount of daylight, the duration of twilight, and the position and phase of the Moon are important. This annual volume contains data for the times of rising and setting of the Sun and Moon, as well as the twilight times for latitudes between N72 degrees and S60 degrees. Graphical methods for determining this information at altitudes of up to 60,000 feet and at high latitudes are also provided, as are standard times for many places around the world.

This publication, comprising a manual and accompanying CD-ROM, has been produced by H.M. Nautical Almanac Office to enable navigators to compute their position at sea, and to give navigators and astronomers simple and efficient methods for calculating the positions of the Sun, Moon, navigational planets and stars to a consistent precision, with the aid of a personal computer. This is the sixth edition of the series and covers the years 2006 to 2010.

The Transactions XXVIIA Reports on Astronomy 2006-2009 provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of what has been achieved in astronomy during the years 2006 to 2009. These insightful and up-to-date reviews have been written by the presidents and chairpersons of the IAU scientific bodies: the Divisions, the Commissions, and the Working Groups. Topics covered in this wide-ranging volume include: fundamental astronomy; the Sun and heliosphere; planetary sciences; stars; variable stars; interstellar matter; the Galactic system; galaxies and the Universe; optical and infrared techniques; radio astronomy; space and high-energy astrophysics; and other IAU activities. The reviews have been written at a level suitable for colleagues in the same fields, but will also be useful for students and researchers wishing to gain an overview of astronomical fields beyond their own research area.

On cover: data for astronomy, space sciences, geodesy, surveying, navigation and other applications

Covers various trends in supply chain and logistics management, transportation, just in time delivery, warehousing, distribution, inter modal shipment systems, logistics services, purchasing and advanced technologies such as RFID. This book includes one page profiles of transportation, supply chain and logistics industry firms.