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Physics of space storms : from the solar surface to the Earth

Hannu E. J. Koskinen, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in environmental sciences | 2011

The book introduces and accurately depicts the current state-of-the art in the field of space storms. Professor Koskinen, renowned expert in the field, takes the basic understanding of the system, together with the physics of space plasmas, and [...]

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Physics of space storms : from the solar surface to the Earth

Hannu E. J. Koskinen, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in environmental sciences | 2011

The book introduces and accurately depicts the current state-of-the art in the field of space storms. Professor Koskinen, renowned expert in the field, takes the basic understanding of the system, together with the physics of space plasmas, and [...]

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When biospheres collide : a history of NASA's planetary protection programs

Michael Meltzer, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2010

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Observing photons in space

Martin C.E. Huber, Editor ; International Space Science Institute, Issuing body | [S.l.] : ESA Publications Division | ISSI Scientific Report, ISSN 1608-280X | 2010

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Water in the universe

Arnold Hanslmeier, Author | Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London : Springer | 2010

Due to its specific chemical and physical properties, water is essential for life on Earth. And it is assumed that this would be the case for extraterrestrial life as well. Therefore it is important to investigate where water can be found in the[...]

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America's future in space : aligning the civil space program with national needs

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2009

Reports on key goals and critical issues in 21st century U.S. civil space policy. Addressing such topics as national interest and future progress of the U.S. civil space program, the report incorporates contributions by representatives from the [...]

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Handbook of space engineering, archaeology, and heritage

Ann Garrison M. Darrin, Editor ; Beth Laura O'Leary, Editor | Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press | Advances in engineering | 2009

Providing a unified catalog of archaeological artifacts that have been left behind in space as a result of human exploration, this book describes the remnants of lost satellites, discarded lunar rovers, depleted rockets, and various abandoned sp[...]

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Planetary atmospheric electricity

F. Leblanc ; et al. | New York, NY : Springer | 2009

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An introduction to space weather

Mark Moldwin, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2008

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An introduction to space weather

Mark Moldwin | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2008

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Severe space weather events : understanding societal and economic impacts : a workshop report

National Research Council (U.S.). ; Committee on the Societal and Economic Impacts of Severe Space Weather Events | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2008

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The space environment and its effects on space systems

Vincent L. Pisacane | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2008

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Environmental testing for space programmes : proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on [...], 12-14 June 2007, Noordwijk, The Netherlands

K. Fletcher ; International Symposium on Environmental Testing for Space Programmes (6th : 2007 : Noordwijk, The Netherlands) | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2007

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The hazards of space travel : a tourist's guide

Neil F. Comins | [S.l.] : Villard | 2007

The physicist and astronomer Neil F. Comins, has written a hands-on guide to outer space for potentil tourists and armchair travelers. Bringing to life the hard science are the fictional log entries of Mack Richardson, an imaginary astronaut fro[...]

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Living off the land in space : green roads to the cosmos

Gregory L. Matloff, Author ; L. Johnson ; Constance Bangs | New York, NY : Springer | 2007

"Beyond our first tentative boot-steps on the Moon, what are the prospects for human exploration and settlement and, in the long run, large-scale human emigration to other parts of the solar system, even into the furthest reaches of space? Based[...]

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Living off the land in space : green roads to the cosmos

Gregory L. Matloff ; L. Johnson ; Constance Bangs | New York, NY : Springer | 2007

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Information needed to make radiation protection recommendations for space missions beyond low-earth orbit

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. (United States), Author | Bethesda (MD, United States) : National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements | NCRP report | 2006

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Sentinels of the sun : forecasting space weather

Barbara B. Poppe, Author ; Kristen P. Jorden, Author | Boulder : Johnson Books | 2006

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Space : the fragile frontier

Mark Williamson | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | 2006

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Space weather, environment and societies

Jean Lilensten ; Jean Bornarel | New York, NY : Springer | 2006

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SWORD - Space Weather Observation, Research and Distribution : International Space University Masters Program 2006 Team Project report

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2006

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Space weather : the physics behind a slogan

K. (ed.) Scherer ; H. (ed.) Fichtner ; Arneitsgemeinschaft Extraterrestrische Forschung ; B. Heber ; U. (ed.) Mall | New York, NY : Springer | Lecture notes in physics | 2005

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Space weather & telecommunications

John M. Goodman, Author | New York, NY : Springer | The Kluwer international series in engineering and computer science#SECS | 2005

This book is both a survey of practical concepts for forecasting the performance of various telecommunication systems as well as a balanced treatment of space-weather phenomena that give rise to telecommunication impairment episodes.

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Space weather & telecommunications

John M. Goodman | New York, NY : Springer | The Kluwer international series in engineering and computer science#SECS | 2005

This book is both a survey of practical concepts for forecasting the performance of various telecommunication systems as well as a balanced treatment of space-weather phenomena that give rise to telecommunication impairment episodes.

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Environmental testing for space programmes : 5th international symposium, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 15-17 June 2004

European Space Agency | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2004

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Planetary aeronomy : atmosphere environments in planetary systems

S.J. Bauer ; H. Lammer | New York, NY : Springer | Physics on earth and space environments. | 2004

The book is a modern and concise introduction to the underlying physical and chemical processes that govern the formation and evolution of the upper atmospheres of planets. It explains the physics behind many atmospheric processes, which are rel[...]

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Radiation hazards in space

Leonty I. Miroshnichenko | [S.l.] : Kluwer | Astrophysics and space science library | 2003

This books gives a modern picture of the Earth's radiation environment and dynamics of radiation conditions in the heliosphere. The present monograph treats the problem in self-contained form, in all its association - from fundamental astrophys[...]

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The space environment : implications for spacecraft design

Alan C. Tribble | [S.l.] : Princeton University Press | 2003

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Environnement spatial : prevention des risques lies aux phenomenes de charge = Space environnment : prevention of risks related to spacecraft charging : cours de technologie spatiale = space technology course, 8-12 April, Toulouse, France

[S.l.] : Cepadues-Editions | 2002

CNES, the French space agency and ONERA have organised a space technology course on the theme of the orbital environment. Special attention is being paid to the theme of the orbital environment. Special attention is being paid to the electrostat[...]

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Storms from the sun : the emerging science of space weather

Michael J. Carlowicz ; Ramon E. Lopez | [S.l.] : The Joseph Henry Press | 2002

From the casual conversation starter to the 24-hour cable channels and web sites devoted to the subject, everyone talks about weather. There's even weather in space -and wether you realize it or not, it's creating havoc in our modern technologic[...]

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