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Title:
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Handbook of cosmic hazards and planetary defense
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Authors:
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Joseph N. Pelton, Editor ;
Firooz A. Allahdadi, Editor
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Material Type:
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book
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Publisher:
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Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing, 2015
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-3-319-03951-0
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Format:
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lxx, 611-1127 p. / ill. / 23 cm
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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QB651
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Subjects:
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Asteroids--Collisions with Earth
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Comets--Collisions with Earth
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Earth (Planet)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Description:
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This book covers all aspects of cosmic hazards and possible strategies for contending with these threats through a comprehensive planetary defense strategy. It also outlines the extent of the orbital space debris problem and offers practical solutions
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Contents note:
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10. ground-based discovery efforts 11. Impact risk assessment and estimation 12. Impact consequences 13. Information resources 14. Defending against planetary threats 15. Mounting hazards of man-made threats in space 16. Future of planetary defense
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Format :
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In print
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