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Title:
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Stratonauts : pioneers venturing into the stratosphere /
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Authors:
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Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Author
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Material Type:
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book
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Publisher:
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New York, NY : Springer, 2014
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Series:
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Springer-Praxis books in space exploration
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-3-319-02900-9
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Size:
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xvi, 236 p / ill. (some col.) / 25 cm
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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TL545
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Subjects:
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Aeronautics
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Astronautics
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Stratosphere
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Description:
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"This book defines the altitudes related to the stratosphere, how it changes with latitude and the effects on ascending aviators. Also described is how over time technology enabled aircraft and balloons to achieve higher altitudes. The book shows the clear influence of the military on designs that initially focused on speed and maneuverability, but only later on reaching new altitudes" -- Publisher description
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Contents note:
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Introduction -- The atmosphere -- The problems -- Pressure suit history -- The ancient would-be stratonauts -- The early war years -- The roaring '20s, '30s and '40s -- The experimental pilots -- The U-2 stratonauts -- The Blackbird stratonauts -- The long wing stratonauts -- Other unique high altitude aircraft -- Modern aeronauts -- Qualifications and training -- Summary
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