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Design of supporting systems for life in outer space : a design perspective on space missions near Earth and beyond

Annalisa Dominoni, Author | Singapore : Springer | Research for development | 2021

This book is a rich source of information on design research and solutions for the support and development of space missions. International experiences and researches are presented in order to cast light on the role of space design in improving [...]

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Design of supporting systems for life in outer space : a design perspective on space missions near Earth and beyond

Annalisa Dominoni, Author | Singapore : Springer | Research for development | 2021

This book is a rich source of information on design research and solutions for the support and development of space missions. International experiences and researches are presented in order to cast light on the role of space design in improving [...]

Planning the future space weather operations and research infrastructure

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2021

In response to a request from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - and with the support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation - the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, [...]

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Space weather effects and applications

A. J. Coster, Author ; Philip Erickson, Author ; Louis J. Lanzerotti, Author | [S.l.] : American Geophysical Union (AGU) | Space physics and aeronomy collection | 2021

"Since the advent of the electrical telegraph about 170 years ago, human technologies have greatly expanded in type and in purpose for civilian, commercial, and national security uses. These include electrical grids, pipelines, radar, wireless s[...]

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Technologies for deep space exploration

Zezhou Sun, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2021

This book offers readers essential insights into system design for deep space probes and describes key aspects such as system design, orbit design, telecommunication, GNC, thermal control, propulsion, aerobraking and scientific payload. Each cha[...]

The scientific foundation of space weather

New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2019

This book provides an in-depth review of all aspects of space weather. Written by world-leading experts, these sixteen review papers cover everything from space weather's origin on the Sun and its propagation in interplanetary space to its impa[...]

Extreme events in geospace : origins, predictability, and consequences /

Natalia Buzulukova, Editor | Amsterdam : Elsevier | 2018

Extreme Events in Geospace: Origins, Predictability, and Consequences helps deepen the understanding, description, and forecasting of the complex and inter-related phenomena of extreme space weather events. Composed of chapters written by repres[...]

Frontiers of space risk : natural cosmic hazards and societal challenges

Richard J. Wilman, Editor ; Christopher J. Newman, Editor | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 2018

This book brings together diverse new perspectives on current and emerging themes in space risk, covering both the threats to Earth-based activities arising from space events (natural and man-made), and those inherent in space activity itself. D[...]

Into the extreme : U.S. environmental systems and politics beyond Earth /

Valerie Olson, Author | Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press | 2018

What if outer space is not outside the human environment but, rather, defines it? This is the unusual starting point of Valerie Olson's Into the Extreme, revealing how outer space contributes to making what counts as the scope and scale of today[...]

Deadly auroras? the Carrington event threat : solar superstorms and the risk of devastating blackouts and electric grid damage from massive geomagnetic disturbances (GMD)

U.S. Government, Department of Energy, Author ; U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Author ; U.S. Government, Department of Homeland Security, Author ; U.S. Congress, Author ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Author | [S.l.] : Progressive Management | 2017

This comprehensive and up-to-date book presents the complex story behind the threat posed by massive solar storms to the electric grid. There is growing concern that a repeat of the colossal "Carrington-event" storm of 1859, or even the lesser 1[...]

Long-term space propellant depot

Giorgio Saccoccia, Editor ; Yu Lu, Editor ; Xiaowei Wang, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | 2017

The adoption of propellant depots in space is being investigated since years as a key enabler of new space missions, promising to have an important impact on the design and operations of future space transportation systems, space exploration mis[...]

Space traffic control

Stuart Eves, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2017

In Space Traffic Control, Stuart Eves makes a deliberate analogy between operations in space and air traffic control. Space Traffic Control considers the systems and procedures which can provide solutions to the problem of space debris and concl[...]

Space weather and critical infrastructures: findings and outlook : 29-30 November, 2016, Ispra, Italy

[S.l.] : European Commission | 2017

Extreme space weather has a global footprint and can affect multiple critical infrastructures at the same time. An event of such magnitude could overwhelm a single nation’s response capacity. Further efforts in research, and national and interna[...]

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The energetic particle radiation hazard en route to and at Mars

Susan M. P. McKenna-Lawlor, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | 2016

We understand today that the potential health hazard posed to crews in deep space due to energetic particle radiation is a matter of even greater complexity than was recognized in earlier times. Scientists, Engineers and Biologists worldwide are[...]

Planetary defense and space environment applications : [held] 30 August 2016, San Diego, California, United States

Gary B. Hughes, Author | Bellingham, Wash. : SPIE Press | Proceedings of SPIE | 2016

The space environment and its effects on space systems

Vincent L. Pisacane, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2016

The Space Environment and Its Effects on Space Systems, Second Edition has been developed so that the topics, and the depth with which they are presented, are appropriate for a good understanding by someone with the equivalent of an undergraduat[...]

Space physiology and medicine : evidence and practice /

Arnauld E. Nicogossian, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2016

As space medicine evolved from the late 1950s onward, the need arose for a ready reference for students and practitioners on the basic concepts of this new specialty. Through three editions edited by leaders in the development of space medicine[...]

Space physiology and medicine : evidence and practice /

Arnauld E. Nicogossian, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2016

As space medicine evolved from the late 1950s onward, the need arose for a ready reference for students and practitioners on the basic concepts of this new specialty. Through three editions edited by leaders in the development of space medicine[...]

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Space weather : national strategy, action plan, and observing systems for preparedness (With Accompanying CD-ROM) /

Peter Burton, Editor | [S.l.] : Nova Science Publisher | Space science, exploration and policies | 2016

This book outlines objectives for enhancing the Nation's space-weather readiness in three key areas: national preparedness, forecasting, and understanding. It also describes the study process, the study requirements and their relevance and impor[...]

Our space environment : opportunities, stakes and dangers

Claude Nicollier, Author ; Volker Gass, Author | Lausanne (Switzerland) : EPFL Press | 2015

This publication explores the opportunities, the potential and the hazards of Earth's immediate space environment. It covers the physical characteristics of this portion of space, the influence of deeper space, observing and forcasting tools, th[...]

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Terrestrial and extraterrestrial space dangers : outer space perils, rocket risks and the health consequences of the space environment

Dirk C. Gibson, Author | United States : Bentham Science Publishers | 2015

Natural elements and cosmic phenomena in space, such as asteroids, comets, meteors, black holes and super bubbles pose a threat to the planet Earth and spacefarers in the near-Earth environment. Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Space Dangers des[...]

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Our turbulent sun : emerging tools for disaster management in the global south. White paper

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2014

This white paper is a proposal to encourage action and commitment to adressing the challenges of space weather across the Global South. It presents what is at risk as a result of space weather and particularly examines disaster management techni[...]

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Common horizons : white paper

University of South Australia, Australia, Issuing body | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2013

This white paper examines the connection between sustainability on Earth, outer space activities, and sustainability on the space environment. It further proposes solutions to assist the use of space systems for sustainability on Earth and ways [...]

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SolarMAX : a space weather survival guide

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2013

The Sun is the most important factor in space weather phenomena throughout the Solar System and may from time to time, affect modern human infrastructure, both in space and on the ground. Project SolarMAX aims to provide a survey of the threat, [...]

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Space debris and other threats from outer space

Joseph N. Pelton, Author ; William H. Ailor, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

The mounting problem of space debris in low earth orbit and its threat to the operation of application satellites has been increasingly recognized as space activities increase. The efforts of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordinating Committee [...]

Space debris and other threats from outer space

Joseph N. Pelton, Author ; William H. Ailor, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

The mounting problem of space debris in low earth orbit and its threat to the operation of application satellites has been increasingly recognized as space activities increase. The efforts of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordinating Committee [...]

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Space debris

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2012

The Earth's orbital environment has become polluted with man-made space debris. The goal of this report is to propose a way forward that addresses these aspects by recommending a preferred technical solution[...] and suggesting amended or new po[...]

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Geomagnetic storms : OECD/IFP futures project on "future global shocks

Centra Technologies, Author | Paris : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) | 2011

The present paper considers prospects for a future global shock caused by an extreme geomagnetic storm and its effect on critical infrastructure for electrical power and satellite-enabled communications, navigation, and monitoring. Following a b[...]

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Introduction to the mechanics of space robots

Giancarlo Genta | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2011

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Introduction to the mechanics of space robots

Giancarlo Genta | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2011