Training Manual . - Samara: Samara, go. Aerospace. Unt, 2003. — 365 s. ISB No 5-7883-0249-8 . Prepared taking into account the standards of specialties of the aerospace industry, recommended by the Ministry of Education of Russia. The basics of environmental knowledge necessary for engineers of aerospace specialties are given. The main factors affecting ecological systems are considered. The value of the concept of limiting factors, which allows to understand the many negative consequences of human activity, is highlighted. Reflected the importance of environmental systems tolerance to ensure environmental safety. Based on exercise B. and . Vernadsky on the biosphere and noosphere highlighted some postulates on the importance of qualitative characteristics of the natural environment Issues related to the field of environmental law, as well as some environmental procedures for the prevention and management of anthropogenic environmental impact.