Science and Communication Circuits & Projects

by Forrest M. Mims III

Use these plans to make a simple seismometer; build a sun photometer to make accurate measurements of the atmosphere; study rain, lightening, and sunlight; and build a wide variety of lightwave and radio communication circuits. This is a compilation of three of Mims's best-selling Science Projects; Environmental Projects; and Communication projects.

Genres: Engineering

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Forrest M. Mims III is an amateur scientist, magazine columnist, and author of the popular Getting Started in Electronics and Engineer's Mini-Notebook series of instructional books that was originally sold in Radio Shack electronics stores. Mims graduated from Texas A&M University in 1966 with a major in government and minors in English and history. He became a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force.

Although he has no formal academic training in science,Mims has had a successful career as a science author, researcher, lecturer and syndicated columnist.