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Title : Exploring the moon : the Apollo expeditions Material Type: books Authors: David Michael Harland Publisher: Springer-Verlag Publication Date: 1999 Other publisher: Praxis Publishing Series: Springer-Praxis series in space science and technology Size: 24 cm ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-1-85233-099-6 General note: Includes bibliographical references and index Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Moon (Planet)--Exploration ; Project Apollo (U.S.)--History ; Space flight to the moon--History Abstract: "Exploring the Moon" focuses on the exploration carried out by the Apollo astronauts while on the lunar surface, and not on the technology of getting there.
It is a story of the great adventure of exploring the Moon, and combines the words of the astronauts themselves with the photographs they took. "Exploring the Moon" is a lunar travelogue, a minute-by-minute account of what the astronauts did, said and felt, enhanced by their subsequent reflections. As you read this book, you will seem to walk with the astronauts as they explore...
David Harland concentrates on the final three Moon landings - Apollos 15, 16, and 17 - each of which spent three days on the lunar surface and used the famous "lunar rover" vehicle to get around. The three missions accounted for three-quarters of all lunar surface activity to date.
Although you can read the text for its description of a unique adventure, the work of the astronauts is related to studies of lunar geology and will enable those interested in planetary geology to understand how a "field trip" on the lunar surface was conducted. There is also a "before and after discussion" of the results of the Apollo programme.Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=3319 Exploring the moon : the Apollo expeditions [books] / David Michael Harland . - Springer-Verlag : [S.l.] : Praxis Publishing, 1999 . - ; 24 cm. - (Springer-Praxis series in space science and technology) .
ISBN : 978-1-85233-099-6
Includes bibliographical references and index
Languages : English (eng)
Descriptors: Moon (Planet)--Exploration ; Project Apollo (U.S.)--History ; Space flight to the moon--History Abstract: "Exploring the Moon" focuses on the exploration carried out by the Apollo astronauts while on the lunar surface, and not on the technology of getting there.
It is a story of the great adventure of exploring the Moon, and combines the words of the astronauts themselves with the photographs they took. "Exploring the Moon" is a lunar travelogue, a minute-by-minute account of what the astronauts did, said and felt, enhanced by their subsequent reflections. As you read this book, you will seem to walk with the astronauts as they explore...
David Harland concentrates on the final three Moon landings - Apollos 15, 16, and 17 - each of which spent three days on the lunar surface and used the famous "lunar rover" vehicle to get around. The three missions accounted for three-quarters of all lunar surface activity to date.
Although you can read the text for its description of a unique adventure, the work of the astronauts is related to studies of lunar geology and will enable those interested in planetary geology to understand how a "field trip" on the lunar surface was conducted. There is also a "before and after discussion" of the results of the Apollo programme.Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=3319 Copies
Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 006663 TL789.8.U6A53845 1999 Book ISU Central Campus library Main collection Available 007316 TL789.8.U6A53845 1999 Book ISU Central Campus library Main collection Available
Title : The Mir space station : a precursor to space colonization Material Type: books Authors: David Michael Harland Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 1997 Series: Wiley-Praxis series in space science and technology Size: 25 cm ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-471-97587-8 Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Mir (Space station) ; Space colonies Abstract: In "The Mir space station", David Harland reviews the beginnings of the Russian space station programme, and the highly successful flights of Salyuts 6 and 7, and presents an up-to-date, comprehensive, chronological review of the construction and operation of Mir from an engineering perspective. Mir is clearly seen to be an evolutionary outgrowth of the Slayut experience.
The author outlines the design and construction of Mir, providing detailed descriptions of its structure, environmental, power supply and manoeuvring systems. The operation of the Mir complex is presented in detail, with a comprehensive chronological summary of activities to launch, dock, commission and adapt the various modules.
This is the first book to focus specifically on the development and operation of the Mir space station, concentrating on the technology involved and engineering aspects of the construction and utilization of a large orbital complex designed to be continuously occupied over a long period of time. As the International Space Station takes shape, this timely review of the Mir experience will be essential background reading.Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=2665 The Mir space station : a precursor to space colonization [books] / David Michael Harland . - John Wiley & Sons, 1997 . - ; 25 cm. - (Wiley-Praxis series in space science and technology) .
ISBN : 978-0-471-97587-8
Languages : English (eng)
Descriptors: Mir (Space station) ; Space colonies Abstract: In "The Mir space station", David Harland reviews the beginnings of the Russian space station programme, and the highly successful flights of Salyuts 6 and 7, and presents an up-to-date, comprehensive, chronological review of the construction and operation of Mir from an engineering perspective. Mir is clearly seen to be an evolutionary outgrowth of the Slayut experience.
The author outlines the design and construction of Mir, providing detailed descriptions of its structure, environmental, power supply and manoeuvring systems. The operation of the Mir complex is presented in detail, with a comprehensive chronological summary of activities to launch, dock, commission and adapt the various modules.
This is the first book to focus specifically on the development and operation of the Mir space station, concentrating on the technology involved and engineering aspects of the construction and utilization of a large orbital complex designed to be continuously occupied over a long period of time. As the International Space Station takes shape, this timely review of the Mir experience will be essential background reading.Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=2665 Copies
Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 005543 TL797.H37 1997 Book ISU Central Campus library Main collection Available 009487 TL797.H37 1997 Book ISU Central Campus library Main collection Available Readers who borrowed this document also borrowed:
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Title : The space shuttle : roles, missions and accomplishments Material Type: books Authors: David Michael Harland Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 1998 Series: Wiley - Praxis series in space science and technology Size: 25cm ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-471-98138-1 General note: Includes bibliographical references and index Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Space Shuttle program (U. S.)--History ; Space shuttles--History Abstract: In "The space shuttle: roles, missions, and accomplishments", David Harland explains, for the first time, the scientific contribution that the space shuttle made to the international space programme. He focuses on the utility of the space shuttle instead of its development and, rather than employ a mission log format, each chapter is devoted to a specific type of operation, and the missions are discussed in this context.
The book begins with a review of the origins of the space shuttle, and summaries of ground facilities and early test flights. Suceeding chapters are devoted to satellite operations (including deployment and retrieval of commercial satellites, TDRS, tethered satellites and free flyers); the great observatories (including the Hubble Space Telescope); solar system probes deployed from the shuttle cargo bay; Earth sciences missions; life sciences and microgravity research (including Spacelab and Spacehab); and Department of Defense missions.
The Challenger accident and its consequences are reviewed in detail, and there are chapters describing the shuttle's role in supporting the American presence on the Russian Mir space station, and in facilitating the assembly in orbit of the International Space Station. After discussing possible future developments, the book concludes with tables of mission statistics, crews and payloads, and a comprehensive glossary and bibliography.Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=3578 The space shuttle : roles, missions and accomplishments [books] / David Michael Harland . - John Wiley & Sons, 1998 . - ; 25cm. - (Wiley - Praxis series in space science and technology) .
ISBN : 978-0-471-98138-1
Includes bibliographical references and index
Languages : English (eng)
Descriptors: Space Shuttle program (U. S.)--History ; Space shuttles--History Abstract: In "The space shuttle: roles, missions, and accomplishments", David Harland explains, for the first time, the scientific contribution that the space shuttle made to the international space programme. He focuses on the utility of the space shuttle instead of its development and, rather than employ a mission log format, each chapter is devoted to a specific type of operation, and the missions are discussed in this context.
The book begins with a review of the origins of the space shuttle, and summaries of ground facilities and early test flights. Suceeding chapters are devoted to satellite operations (including deployment and retrieval of commercial satellites, TDRS, tethered satellites and free flyers); the great observatories (including the Hubble Space Telescope); solar system probes deployed from the shuttle cargo bay; Earth sciences missions; life sciences and microgravity research (including Spacelab and Spacehab); and Department of Defense missions.
The Challenger accident and its consequences are reviewed in detail, and there are chapters describing the shuttle's role in supporting the American presence on the Russian Mir space station, and in facilitating the assembly in orbit of the International Space Station. After discussing possible future developments, the book concludes with tables of mission statistics, crews and payloads, and a comprehensive glossary and bibliography.Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=3578 Copies
Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 006696 TL789.8.U62.S634 1998 Book ISU Central Campus library Main collection Available 006741 TL789.8.U62.S634 1998 Book ISU Central Campus library Main collection Available
