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5G spectrum and standards

Geoffrey Varrall, Author | [S.l.] : Artech House | Artech House mobile communications series | 2016

Readers find contemporary examples of millimeter band radio hardware including 60 GHz and V band and E Band point to point radio. This book demonstrates the profound progress with 4G radio signal processing and RF hardware to reveal its potentia[...]

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African space industry annual report : 2019 edition

Lagos (Nigeria) : Space in Africa | 2019

This report is an assessment of 34 companies that are currently navigating the African space industry, with an emphasis on their size, financial and investment history, and products and services, as they exist and interact with other elements in[...]

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Apollo, the race to the moon

Charles A. Murray, Author ; Catherine Bly Cox, Author | Burkittsville, Md. : South Mountain Books | 2004

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Applied orbit perturbation and maintenance

Chia-Chun Chao ; Felix R. Hoots, Author | [S.l.] : The Aerospace Press | 2018

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Astrotheology : science and theology meet extraterrestrial life /

Ted Peters, Editor | Eugene : Wipf and Stock Publishers | 2018

This book's scientific authors update readers on astrobiology's search for extraterrestrial life. Theologians add to the science a theological analysis of the place of space in understanding God's creative work, the prospects of sharing God's cr[...]

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Autonomy requirements engineering for space missions

Emil Vassev, Author ; Mike Hinchey, Author | Cham : Springer | 2016

Autonomy in space helps to increase the amount of science data returned from missions, perform new science, and reduce mission costs.Elicitation and expression of autonomy requirements is one of the most significant challenges the autonomous spa[...]

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From cave man to cave Martian : living in caves on the earth, moon and mars

Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2019

This book explores the practicality of using the existing subsurface geology on the Moon and Mars for protection against radiation, thermal extremes, micrometeorites and dust storms rather than building surface habitats at great expense at least[...]

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Chasing New Horizons : inside the epic first mission to Pluto /

Alan Stern, Author ; David Harry Grinspoon, Author | New York, NY : Picador | 2018

Shares a behind-the-scenes account of the science, politics, egos, and public expectations that shaped the New Horizons' mission to Pluto and beyond, citing the endeavor's boundary-breaking achievements and how they reflect the collective power [...]

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China in space : the great leap forward

Brian Harvey, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | Springer Praxis Books | 2019

In 2019, China astonished the world by landing a spacecraft and rover on the far side of the Moon, something never achieved by any country before. China had already become the world's leading spacefaring nation by rockets launched, sending more [...]

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The Clementine atlas of the Moon

Ben Bussey, Author ; Paul D. Spudis, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2012

Based on information from the Clementine mission and new data from Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, this revised and updated atlas is an indispensable reference for planetary and space scientists, astronomers and lunar enthusiasts. It features 144 [...]

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Climate change and global energy security : technology and policy options /

Marilyn A. Brown, Author ; Benjamin K. Sovacool, Author | Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press | 2011

An exploration of commercially available technologies that can enhance energy security and address climate change and public policy options crucial to their adoption.

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Cost estimation : methods and tools /

Gregory K. Mislick, Author ; Daniel A. Nussbaum, Author | Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell | Wiley series in operations research and management science | 2015

Featuring the underlying mathematical and analytical principles of cost estimation, the book focuses on the tools and methods used to predict the research and development, production, and operating and support costs for successful cost estimatio[...]

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The emperor's new mind : concerning computers, minds and the laws of physics /

Roger Penrose, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2016

For many decades, the proponents of "artificial intelligence" have maintained that computers will soon be able to do everything that a human can do. In his bestselling work of popular science, Sir Roger Penrose takes us on a fascinating tour thr[...]

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Entangled minds : extrasensory experiences in a quantum reality /

Dean I. Radin, Author | New York : Paraview Pocket Books | 2006

A fascinating, yet-unexplained scientific phenomenon shows that individual objects in the universe are not quite as separate as they seem. Once two objects interact, they remain connected in space and time in what Einstein called 'spooky action [...]

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Extreme environment electronics

John D. Cressler, Editor ; H. Alan Mantooth, Editor | Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Industrial Electronics | 2017

Featuring contributions by some of the world's foremost experts in extreme environment electronics, the book provides in-depth information on a wide array of topics. It begins by describing the extreme conditions and then delves into a descripti[...]

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Fluids, materials and microgravity : numerical techniques and insights into physics /

Marcello Lappa, Author | [S.l.] : Elsevier | 2004

Fluids, Materials and Microgravity provides a solid basis of established knowledge through literature, fundamental studies, experimental methods, numerical (basic and sophisticated) techniques as well as the latest in research advancements. Impo[...]

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The future of humanity : our destiny in the universe

Michio Kaku, Author | New York : Anchor Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC | 2019

Formerly the domain of fiction, moving human civilization to the stars is increasingly becoming a scientific possibility--and a necessity. Whether in the near future due to climate change and the depletion of finite resources, or in the distant [...]

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Gravitational biology I : gravity sensing and graviorientation in microorganisms and plants /

Markus Braun, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2018

This book summarizes what is currently known about gravity sensing and response mechanisms in microorganisms, fungi, lower and higher plants; starting from the historical eye-opening experiments from the 19th century up to today's extremely rapi[...]

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How high the sky? : the definition and delimitation of outer space and territorial airspace in international law /

Thomas Gangale, Author | Leiden, Boston : Brill Nijhoff | Studies in space law | 2018

[This book] explores the oldest and most important controversy in space law: how far up does national airspace go, and where does the international environment of outer space begin? Even though nations did not object to the first satellites flyi[...]

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The human body and weightlessness : operational effects, problems and countermeasures /

William Thornton, Author ; Frederick Bonato, Author | Cham : Springer | 2017

This book focuses on all of the major problems associated with the absence of body weight in space, by analyzing effects, adaption, and re-adaptation upon returning to Earth, using sound scientific principles embedded in a historical context.[...]

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The human factor in a mission to mars

Konrad Szocik, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2019

A manned mission to Mars is faced with challenges and topics that may not be obvious but of great importance and challenging for such a mission. This is the first book that collects contributions from scholars in various fields, from astronomy a[...]

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Innovation commons : the origin of economic growth /

Jason Potts, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2019

Innovation is among the most important topics in understanding economic sustained economic growth. Jason Potts argues that the initial stages of innovation require cooperation under uncertainty and draws from insights on the solving of commons p[...]

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Integrated space for African society : legal and policy implementation of space in African countries

Annette Froehlich, Editor | Cham (Switzerland) : University of Cape Town : Springer | Southern Space Studies | 2019

This book provides an overview of the space sector in African countries, from a legal and policy point of view, analysing how the African Union's Space Policy and Strategy (ASPS) is implemented and highlighting the various space activities in ea[...]

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An introduction to passive radar

H. Griffiths, Author ; Christopher J. Baker, Author | [S.l.] : Artech House | Artech house radar series | 2017

This resource introduces the basic principles of passive radar technology and provides an overview of recent developments in this field and existing real passive radar systems. this book explains how passive radar works, how it differs from the[...]

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Lead with a story : a guide to crafting business narratives that captivate, convince, and inspire /

Paul Smith, Author | New York : American Management Association | 2012

Whether you're trying to communicate a vision, sell an idea, or inspire commitment, storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between lackluster enthusiasm and a rallying cry. his how-to guidebook shows readers how po[...]

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Lidar remote sensing and applications

Pinliang Dong, Author ; Qi Chen, Author | [S.l.] : Milton : Taylor and Francis | Remote sensing applications series | 2018

Ideal for both undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of geography, forestry, ecology, geographic information science, remote sensing, and photogrammetric engineering, LiDAR Remote Sensing and Applications expertly joins LiDAR princip[...]

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Life in the universe : expectations and constraints

Dirk Schulze-Makuch, Author ; Louis N. Irwin, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and planetary sciences | 2018

This book examines the basic elements of living systems: energy, chemistry, solvents, and habitats in crucial depth. These elements define the opportunities and limitations for life on other worlds. The book argues that life forms we would recog[...]

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Moon shot : the inside story of America's race to the moon /

Alan B. Shepard, Author ; Donald K. Slayton, Author | [S.l.] : Turner Pub. | 1994

This book is a complete and informative summary of the race to the Moon, stressing the individuals involved, their feelings and accomplishments. The book begins with the German rocket builder, Wernher von Braun, whom the US Army brought to Hunts[...]

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NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini-Huygens 1997-2017 : (Cassini orbiter, Huygens probe and future exploration concepts)

Ralph Lorenz, Author | Sparkford (United Kingdom) : Haynes Publishing | 2017

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NASA risk management handbook

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2011

The purpose of this handbook is to provide guidance for implementing the Risk Management (RM) requirements of NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) document NPR 8000.4A, Agency Risk Management Procedural Requirements [1], with a specific focus on p[...]

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