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Introduction to rocket science and space exploration

A. Sivathanu Pillai, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2023

The growing demand of space services for imaging, mobile communication, global positioning systems and disaster management, life extension of satellites by fueling, space station operations, deflecting incoming asteroids, and reducing debris fro[...]

Thermal and structural electronic packaging analysis for space and extreme environments

Juan Cepeda-Rizo, Author ; Jeremiah Gayle, Author ; Joshua Ravich, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Resilience and Sustainability in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace and Manufacturing Engineering Systems | 2022

"Have you ever wondered how NASA designs, builds, and tests spacecrafts and hardware for space? How is it that wildly successful programs such as the Mars Exploration Rovers could produce a rover that lasted over ten times the expected prime mis[...]

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Advances in terrestrial and extraterrestrial drilling, volume II : ground, ice, and underwater /

Yoseph Bar-Cohen, Editor ; Kris Zacny, Editor | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2021

"This 2 volume set will include the latest principles behind the processes of drilling and excavation on Earth and other planets. It will cover the categories of drills, the history of drilling and excavation, various drilling techniques and ass[...]

Algebra & geometry : an introduction to university mathematics /

Mark V. Lawson, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2021

"Algebra & Geometry: An Introduction to University Mathematics provides a bridge between high school and undergraduate mathematics courses on algebra and geometry. The author shows students how mathematics is more than a collection of methods by[...]

Fundamentals of astronomy

Cesare Barbieri, Author ; Ivano Bertini, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2021

It is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying astronomy, astrophysics, mathematics, and engineering. It expounds arguments of classical astronomy that provided the foundation for modern astrometry, whilst presenting th[...]

Re-envisioning remote sensing applications : perspectives from developing countries

Singh Ripudaman, Editor | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2021

Re-envisioning Remote Sensing Applications: Perspectives from Developing Countries aims at discussing varied applications of remote sensing, with respect to upcoming technologies with diverse themes. Organized into four sections of overlapping a[...]

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Space debris peril : pathways to opportunities : capacity building in the new space era

Matteo Madi, Author ; Olga Sokolova, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2021

This book takes readers through the wide spectrum of problems created by space debris - including technical, political, legal and socio-economical aspects - and suggests ways to mitigate its negative consequences and create new opportunities. Wi[...]

Space debris peril : pathways to opportunities : capacity building in the new space era

Matteo Madi, Author ; Olga Sokolova, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2021

This book takes readers through the wide spectrum of problems created by space debris - including technical, political, legal and socio-economical aspects - and suggests ways to mitigate its negative consequences and create new opportunities. Wi[...]

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Resilient space systems design : an introduction

Ron Burch, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2020

Presenting a fundamental definition of resilience, the book examines the concept of resilience as it relates to space system design. The book establishes the required definitions, relates its place to existing state-of-the-art systems engineerin[...]

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Resilient space systems design : an introduction

Ron Burch, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2020

Presenting a fundamental definition of resilience, the book examines the concept of resilience as it relates to space system design. The book establishes the required definitions, relates its place to existing state-of-the-art systems engineerin[...]

Commercial space technologies and applications : communication, remote sensing, GPS, and meteorological satellites /

Mohammad Razani, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2019

This new edition introduces and examines the space technologies that are benefiting our everyday life. Space provides a unique environment to carry out scientific research that is otherwise impossible on Earth, including the fields of medicine, [...]

Earth materials : components of a diverse planet

Dexter Perkins, Author ; Kevin R. Henke, Author ; Adam C. Simon, Author ; Lance D. Yarbrough, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2019

Earth Materials is a wide-ranging undergraduate textbook that covers all the most important kinds of (inorganic) Earth materials. Besides traditional chapters on minerals and rocks, this book features chapters on sediments and stratigraphy, weat[...]

Satellite altimetry over oceans and land surfaces

Detlef Stammer, Editor ; Anny Cazenave, Editor | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Earth observation of global changes. | 2019

Satellite remote sensing, in particular by radar altimetry, is a crucial technique for observations of the ocean surface and of many aspects of land surfaces, and of paramount importance for climate and environmental studies. This book provides [...]

Handbook of human factors in air transportation systems

Steven J. Landry, Editor | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Human factors and ergonomics. | 2018

One of the primary applications of human factors engineering is in the aviation domain, and the importance of human factors has never been greater as U.S. and European authorities seek to modernise the air transportation system through the intr[...]

Practical handbook of earth science

Jane H. Hodgkinson, Author ; F. D. Stacey, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2018

This self-contained handbook provides a carefully researched, compact source of key earth science information and data, logically sorted by subject matter, and then cross-referenced. Appealing to both experts and non-experts alike, the book pres[...]

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Practical handbook of earth science

Jane H. Hodgkinson, Author ; F. D. Stacey, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2018

This self-contained handbook provides a carefully researched, compact source of key earth science information and data, logically sorted by subject matter, and then cross-referenced. Appealing to both experts and non-experts alike, the book pres[...]

Principles of sustainable energy systems

Charles Kutscher, Author ; Jana Milford, Author ; Frank Kreith, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series | 2018

PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS, Third Edition, surveys the range of sustainable energy sources and the tools that engineers, scientists, managers, and policy makers use to analyze energy generation, usage, and future trends. The text p[...]

Compressive sensing of earth observations

C. H. Chen, Editor | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Signal and image processing of Earth observations series | 2017

Future remote sensing systems will make extensive use of Compressive Sensing (CS) and will include CS as part of the system design. CS can be particularly important with increased high resolution sensor development and the enormous amount of ea[...]

Extreme environment electronics

John D. Cressler, Editor ; H. Alan Mantooth, Editor | Boca Raton, FL : 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[...]

Hyperspectral remote sensing : fundamentals and practices

Ruiliang Pu, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Taylor & Francis series in remote sensing applications series | 2017

Advanced imaging spectral technology and hyperspectral analysis techniques for multiple applications are the key features of the book. It will present in one volume complete solutions from concepts, fundamentals and methods of acquisition of hyp[...]

Integrating scale in remote sensing and GIS

Dale A. Quattrochi, Editor | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Taylor & Francis series in remote sensing applications series | 2017

This work is the most comprehensive documentation of the scientific and methodological advances that have taken place in integrating scale in remote sensing and GIS. It presents new developments in the overall concept of scale within the purvie[...]

Reliability engineering and risk analysis : a practical guide /

M. Modarres, Author ; Mark Kaminskiy, Author ; Vasiliy Krivtsov, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2017

This undergraduate and graduate textbook provides a practical and comprehensive overview of reliability and risk analysis techniques. Written for engineering students and practicing engineers, the book is multi-disciplinary in scope. The new edi[...]

Remote sensing for sustainability

Qihao Weng, Editor | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2017

Driven by the societal needs and improvement in sensor technology and image processing techniques, remote sensing has become an essential geospatial tool for understanding the Earth and managing Human-Earth interactions. Remote Sensing for Susta[...]

Strategic GIS planning and management in local government

David A. Holdstock, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2017

This 'how-to' work on planning and managing GIS within local government describes and details the key components of a successful enterprise, sustainable and enduring GIS. It describes the strategic planning process an organization must undertak[...]

Facing the unexpected in flight : human limitations and interaction with technology in the cockpit /

Jean Pinet, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2016

Facing the Unexpected in Flight: Human Limitations and Interaction with Technology attempts to clarify the human characteristics at play in stressful situations, with the goal of providing a more solid basis for designing aeronautical operating [...]

Introduction to financial mathematics

Kevin J. Hastings, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Advances in applied mathematics (Series) | 2016

Introduction to Financial Mathematics is ideal for an introductory undergraduate course. Unlike most textbooks aimed at more advanced courses, the text motivates students through a discussion of personal finances and portfolio management. The te[...]

Radio wave propagation and channel modeling for Earth-space systems

Athanasios G. Kanatas, Author ; Athanasios D. Panagopoulos, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | A Colour Atlas | 2016

The accurate design of earth space systems requires a comprehensive understanding of the various propagation media and phenomena that differ depending on frequencies and types of applications. The choice of the relevant channel models is crucia[...]

Remote sensing applications for the urban environment

George Z. Xian, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Taylor & Francis series in remote sensing applications series | 2016

As more natural lands are transformed into urban lands with more people in urban areas, it is important to understand how these environmental changes may impact living conditions as well as the ecosystem. This book summarizes satellite observing[...]

Infrared astronomy - seeing the heat : from William Herschel to the Herschel Space

David L. Clements, Author | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2015

The book first presents the major telescopes in the world of observational infrared astronomy, explains how infrared light is detected through various kinds of telescopes, and describes practical problems that send infrared astronomers to the to[...]

Planetary geodesy and remote sensing

Shuanggen Jin, Editor | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | 2015

Although lunar exploration began in the 1960s, the moon and other planets have many long-standing, unanswered questions about planetary environments, origin, formation and evolution, magnetization of crustal rocks, internal structure, and possib[...]