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Astrochemistry : the physical chemistry of the universe /

Andrew M. Shaw, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2022

"There are many reasons to update a textbook, the most important of which is that it gets out of date and at its core it should be research-led. Astrochemistry and Astrobiology have advanced significantly as fields driven by some truly remarkabl[...]

Project management next generation : the pillars for organizational excellence /

Harold Kerzner, Author ; Al Zeitoun, Author ; Ricardo Viana Vargas, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2022

"Executives in public and private sectors around the globe are recognizing the benefits that effective project management can bring to their organizations. The landscape for project management is changing and organizations must make the necessar[...]

Project management : a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling /

Harold Kerzner, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2022

In this book, the author delivers a comprehensive and intuitive approach to project management. The book aligns with the concepts and standards outlined in PMI's latest PMBOK guide and contains the detailed coverage of tools and methods used at [...]

In-space manufacturing and resources : Earth and planetary exploration applications

Volker Hessel, Author ; Jana Stoudemire, Author ; Hideaki Miyamoto, Author ; Ian D. Fisk, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2022

Comprehensive resource covering all in-space manufacturing and planetary resource exploration endeavors. The space economy is developing quickly, and pivotal events have brought us to a strong inflection point. This unique book includes fundamen[...]

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The business of venture capital : the art of raising a fund, structuring investments, portfolio management, and exits

Mahendra Ramsinghani, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley finance series. | 2021

The new edition of the definitive guide for venture capital practitioners--covers the entire process of venture firm formation & management, fund-raising, portfolio construction, value creation, and exit strategies Since its initial publication[...]

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CubeSat antenna design

Nacer Chahat, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2021

"This book surveys a variety of antenna designs used for CubeSat communication and radar by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The first chapter presents a brief introduction of CubeSats. The second chapter illustrates the telecommunication su[...]

Satellite communications payload and system

T. M. Braun, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2021

"This book provides in-depth information on the "OSI physical layer" of satellite communications. It is organized into three parts: (1) the payload hardware and its specification as needed by a payload systems engineer who is just learning, n[...]

Satellite communications payload and system

T. M. Braun, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2021

"This book provides in-depth information on the "OSI physical layer" of satellite communications. It is organized into three parts: (1) the payload hardware and its specification as needed by a payload systems engineer who is just learning, n[...]

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Flight dynamics and control of aero and space vehicles

Rama K. Yedavalli, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Aerospace series | 2020

"Flight Vehicle Dynamics and Control is a comprehensive textbook which presents aircraft and spacecraft dynamics and control in one unified treatment. It covers thefundamental topics in the dynamics and control of various flight vehicles, includ[...]

Satellite communications systems : systems, techniques and technology /

Gerard Maral, Author ; Michel Bousquet, Author ; Zhili Sun, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2020

"The revised and updated sixth edition of Satellite Communications Systems contains information on the most recent advances related to satellite communications systems, technologies, network architectures and new requirements of services and app[...]

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Storytelling with data : let's practice! /

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2020

Author and data storytelling maven Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic guides you along the path to hone core skills and become a well-practiced data communicator. Each chapter includes: ' Practice with Cole: exercises based on real-world examples first pos[...]

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Satellite communications

Timothy Pratt, Author ; Jeremy E. Allnutt, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2019

In the third edition, chapters one through three cover topics that are specific to satellites, including orbits, launchers, and spacecraft. Chapters four through seven cover the principles of digital communication systems, radio frequency commun[...]

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Satellite communications systems : systems, techniques and technology /

Gerard Maral, Author ; Michel Bousquet, Author ; Zhili Sun, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2019

"The revised and updated sixth edition of Satellite Communications Systems contains information on the most recent advances related to satellite communications systems, technologies, network architectures and new requirements of services and app[...]

GNSS systems and engineering : the Chinese Beidou navigation and position location satellite /

Shusen Tan, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2018

This book provides a comprehensive and extensive description of the Beidou global navigation and positioning satellite system. Readers are first introduced to the fundamental and theoretical knowledge of a radio positioning satellite system, in[...]

Transdisciplinary engineering design process

Atila Ertas, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2018

A groundbreaking text book that presents a collaborative approach to design methods that tap into a range of disciplines. In recent years, the number of complex problems to be solved by engineers has multiplied exponentially. Transdisciplinary E[...]

Building the internet of things : implement new business models, disrupt competitors, transform your industry

Maciej Kranz, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2017

Connect your organization to the Internet of Things with solid strategy and a proven implementation plan Building Internet of Things provides front-line business decision makers with a practical handbook for capitalizing on this latest transform[...]

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Fault-tolerance techniques for spacecraft control computer

Mengfei Yang, Author ; Gengxin Hua, Author ; Yanjun Feng, Author ; Jian Gong, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2017

Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of space application oriented fault tolerance techniques. Experienced expert author working on fault tolerance for Chinese space program for almost three decades. Initiatively provides a systematic texts for[...]

Rocket propulsion elements

George P. Sutton, Author ; Oscar Biblarz, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2017

Rocket Propulsion Elements remains the definitive guide to the field, providing a comprehensive introduction to essential concepts and applications. This book will help readers: Understand the physics of flight and the chemistry of propulsion An[...]

Satellite communications systems engineering : atmospheric effects on satellite link design and performance /

Louis J. Ippolito, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2017

This text provides a comprehensive description and analysis of all of the atmospheric effects of concern for today's satellite systems and the tools necessary to design the links and evaluate system performance.

Satellite communications systems engineering : atmospheric effects on satellite link design and performance /

Louis J. Ippolito, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2017

This text provides a comprehensive description and analysis of all of the atmospheric effects of concern for today's satellite systems and the tools necessary to design the links and evaluate system performance. The book is based on graduate le[...]

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Wireless sensor systems for extreme environments : space, underwater, underground and industrial /

Habib F. Rashvand, Editor ; Ali Abedi, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2017

The creation of Wireless Sensor Systems for Extreme Environments is a response to the spread of wireless sensor technology into fields of health, safety, manufacturing, space, environmental, smart cities, advanced robotics, surveillance, and agr[...]

Wireless sensor systems for extreme environments : space, underwater, underground and industrial /

Habib F. Rashvand, Editor ; Ali Abedi, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2017

The creation of Wireless Sensor Systems for Extreme Environments is a response to the spread of wireless sensor technology into fields of health, safety, manufacturing, space, environmental, smart cities, advanced robotics, surveillance, and agr[...]

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Atmospheric chemistry and physics : from air pollution to climate change /

John H. Seinfeld, Author ; Spyros N. Pandis, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2016

Optical payloads for space missions

Shen-En Qian, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2016

ptical Payloads for Space Missions is a comprehensive collection of optical spacecraft payloads with contributions by leading international rocket-scientists and instrument builders. Covers various applications, including earth observation, com[...]

Student research and report writing : from topic selection to the complete paper /

Gabe T. Wang, Author ; Keumjae Park, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2016

This concise, all-in-one guide for carrying out student research and writing a paper, is suitable for course use or independent study. Guiding students along every step of the way, it allows them to better manage their research projects by usin[...]

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Deep space communications

Jim Taylor, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Deep-space communications and navigation series | 2015

This book presents the planetary communications design as developed by the Deep Space Network (DSN) and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) flight projects. It uses a case study approach and shows the communications link performance resulting from t[...]

Deep space communications

Jim Taylor, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Deep-space communications and navigation series | 2015

This book presents the planetary communications design as developed by the Deep Space Network (DSN) and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) flight projects. It uses a case study approach and shows the communications link performance resulting from t[...]

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GPS satellite surveying

Alfred Leick, Author ; Dimitry Tatarnikov, Author ; Levy Rapoport, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2015

Employ the latest satellite positioning tech with this extensive guide GPS Satellite Surveying is the classic text on the subject, providing the most comprehensive coverage of global navigation satellite systems applications for surveying. Fully[...]

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Green communications : principles, concepts and practice /

Konstantinos Samdanis, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2015

This book provides a comprehensive view of green communications considering all areas of ICT including wireless and wired networks. It analyses particular concepts and practices, addressing holistic approaches in future networks considering a sy[...]

Innovations in satellite communications and satellite technology : the industry implications of DVB-S2X, high throughput satellites, Ultra HD, M2M, and IP /

Daniel Minoli, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2015

Surveys key advances in commercial satellite communications and what might be the implications and/or opportunities for end-users and service providers in utilizing the latest fast-evolving innovations in this field This book explores the evolv[...]

Mobile satellite communications handbook

Roger Cochetti, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2015

"Mobile Satellite Communications Handbook, Second Edition, serves to provide background for the earliest proposals to the most current advances in technology used for INMARSAT and NON-INMARSAT mobile-satellite communications. - Revised edition w[...]

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Mobile satellite communications handbook

Roger Cochetti, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2015

"Mobile Satellite Communications Handbook, Second Edition, serves to provide background for the earliest proposals to the most current advances in technology used for INMARSAT and NON-INMARSAT mobile-satellite communications. - Revised edition w[...]

Remote sensing and image interpretation

Thomas M. Lillesand, Author ; R. W. Kiefer, Author ; Jonathan W. Chipman, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2015

Remote sensing and its kindred technologies, such as geographic information systems (GIS) and the Global Positioning System (GPS), are having a pervasive impact on the conduct of sciences, government, and business alike

Shadow sovereigns : how global corporations are seizing power /

Susan George, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2015

Lobbying has long been part of the political landscape. But in recent years links between big business and government have become stronger and more far-reaching than ever. Global corporations now demand control over decisions affecting labour l[...]

The telecommunications handbook : engineering guidelines for fixed, mobile, and satellite systems

Jyrki T.J. Penttinen, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2015

This practical handbook and reference provides a complete understanding of the telecommunications field supported by descriptions and case examples throughout. Taking a practical approach, 'The Telecommunications Handbook' examines the principle[...]

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The telecommunications handbook : engineering guidelines for fixed, mobile, and satellite systems

Jyrki T.J. Penttinen, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2015

This practical handbook and reference provides a complete understanding of the telecommunications field supported by descriptions and case examples throughout. Taking a practical approach, 'The Telecommunications Handbook' examines the principle[...]

Aerospace propulsion

T.-W Lee, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Aerospace series | 2014

All in startup : launching a new idea when everything is on the line /

Diana Kander, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2014

"A book for anyone who has started a business, thought about starting a business, or just been close to someone who has, All In Startup introduces the reader to the latest advances in entrepreneurship, including a new understanding of how to lau[...]

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All in startup : launching a new idea when everything is on the line /

Diana Kander, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2014

"A book for anyone who has started a business, thought about starting a business, or just been close to someone who has, All In Startup introduces the reader to the latest advances in entrepreneurship, including a new understanding of how to lau[...]

Low-energy lunar trajectory design

Jeffrey S. Parker, Author ; Rodney L. Anderson, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Deep-space communications and navigation series | 2014

Managing technology-based projects : tools, techniques, people and business processes /

Hans J. Thamhain, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2014

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Managing technology-based projects : tools, techniques, people and business processes /

Hans J. Thamhain, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2014

Written by well-known author and PMP Hans Thamhain, this professional reference and textbook provides management practitioners and students of project management with the latest concepts and tools for leading technology-oriented projects. It se[...]

Project management best practices : achieving global excellence /

Harold Kerzner, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2014

Satellite technology : principles and applications

Anil Kumar Maini, Author ; Varsha Agrawal, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2014

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Satellite technology : principles and applications

Anil Kumar Maini, Author ; Varsha Agrawal, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2014

Big data analytics : turning big data into big money /

Frank Ohlhorst, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2013

Unique insights to implement big data analytics and reap big returns to your bottom line Focusing on the business and financial value of big data analytics, respected technology journalist Frank J. Ohlhorst shares his insights on the newly emerg[...]

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Climate change : what the science tells us /

Charles Fletcher, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2013

Geopositioning and mobility

Ahmed Nait-Sidi-Moh, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Networks and telecommunications series | 2013

Global networks : their design, engineering, and operation /

G. Keith Cambron, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2013

This book provides an in-depth look at the current and developing trends in the telecommunications industry, as well as examining the complex issues of developing, introducing, and managing cutting-edge technologies.

The handbook of global climate and environment policy

Robert Falkner, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Handbooks of global policy series | 2013

Impact cratering : processes and products /

Gordon R. Osinski, Editor ; Elisabetta Pierazzo, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2013

This book seeks to fill a critical gap in the literature by providing an overview text covering broad aspects of the impact cratering process and aimed at graduate students, professionals and researchers alike. It introduces readers to the threa[...]

Negotiating cultural encounters : narrating intercultural engineering and technical communication

Han Yu, Editor ; Gerald J. Savage, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | IEEE PCS Professional Enginering Communication Series | 2013

Discusses the challenges of intercultural communication engineering, technical, and related professional fields Given today's globalized technical and engineering environment, intercultural communication is an essential topic for engineers, oth[...]

Negotiating cultural encounters : narrating intercultural engineering and technical communication

Han Yu, Editor ; Gerald J. Savage, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | IEEE PCS Professional Enginering Communication Series | 2013

Discusses the challenges of intercultural communication in engineering, technical, and related professional fields Given today's globalized technical and engineering environment,intercultural communication is an essential topic for engineers,ot[...]

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Project management : a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling /

Harold Kerzner, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2013

Solar astrophysics

Peter Foukal, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Physics textbook | 2013

"This revised edition describes our current understanding of the sun -- from its deepest interior, via the layers of the directly observable atmosphere to the solar wind, right up to its farthest extension into interstellar space. It includes a [...]

Spacecraft dynamics and control : an introduction /

Christopher Damaren, Author ; James R. Forbes, Author ; Anton H. J. De Ruiter, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2013

This work provides the basics of spacecraft orbital dynamics plus attitude dynamics and control, using vectrix notation. The book presents the fundamentals of classical control in the context of spacecraft attitude control.

Spacecraft dynamics and control : an introduction /

Christopher Damaren, Author ; James R. Forbes, Author ; Anton H. J. De Ruiter, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2013

This work provides the basics of spacecraft orbital dynamics plus attitude dynamics and control, using vectrix notation. The book presents the fundamentals of classical control in the context of spacecraft attitude control

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Antennas for global navigation satellite systems

Xiaodong Chen, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2012

"In this book, the authors discuss the various aspects of GNSS antennas, including fundamentals of GNSS, design approaches for the GNSS terminal and satellite antennas, performance enhancement techniques and effects of user's presence and surrou[...]

Edge of the universe : a voyage to the cosmic horizon and beyond /

Paul Halpern, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2012

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Environmental physics : sustainable energy and climate change

Egbert Boeker, Author ; Rienk Van Grondelle, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2012

This thoroughly revised and updated third edition focuses on the utilization of sustainable energy and mitigating climate change, serving as an introduction to physics in the context of societal problems. A distinguishing feature of the text is [...]

Guide to mitigating spacecraft charging effects

Henry B. Garrett, Author ; Albert C. Whittlesey, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | JPL space science and technology series | 2012

The book defines the environment that not only creates the aurora, but which also can have significant effects on spacecraft, such as disruption of science measurements and solar arrays from electrostatic discharge (EDS). It describes in details[...]

Infographics : the power of visual storytelling /

Jason Lankow, Author ; Josh Ritchie, Author ; Ross Crooks, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2012

Explains how infographics use visual communication to attract, inform, and entertain their audience

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Making telecoms work : from technical innovation to commercial success

Geoffrey Varrall, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2012

The books provides a basis for more effective interdisciplinary analysis of technology, engineering, market and business investment risk and opportunity. Since fixed and mobile broadband has become a dominant deliverable, multiple areas of trans[...]

Morphing aerospace vehicles and structures

John Valasek, Editor ; American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2012

This book is a synthesis of the relevant disciplines and applications involved in the morphing of fixed wing flight vehicles. Most chapters are both tutorial and research oriented in nature, covering elementary concepts through advanced and in [...]

Satellite communications payload and system

T. M. Braun | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2012

"This book is a combination of practical payload systems engineering and communications theory and applications. Payload systems engineering itself is a complex endeavor that people only learn on the job over many years' time, and this book hope[...]

The social media MBA : your competitive edge in social media strategy development & delivery

Christer Holloman, Author ; Eb Adeyeri, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2012

Space antenna handbook

W. A. Imbriale, Editor ; Steven Gao, Editor ; Luigi Boccia, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2012

First, this book introduces the fundamental methodologies of space antenna design, modelling and analysis as well as the state-of-the-art and anticipated future technological developments. Each of the topics discussed are specilized and contextu[...]

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Space antenna handbook

W. A. Imbriale, Editor ; Steven Gao, Editor ; Luigi Boccia, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2012

First, this book introduces the fundamental methodologies of space antenna design, modelling and analysis as well as the state-of-the-art and anticipated future technological developments. Each of the topics discussed are specilized and contextu[...]

Advanced control of aircraft, spacecraft, and rockets

Ashish Tewari, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Aerospace series | 2011

"Advanced Control of Aircraft, Missiles and Spacecraft introduces the reader to the concepts of modern control theory applied to the design and analysis of general flight control systems in a concise and mathematically rigorous style. It present[...]

Computer processing of remotely-sensed images : an introduction

Paul M. Mather, Author ; Koch, Magaly, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2011

Remotely-sensed images of the Earth's surface provide an invaluable source of information about the geographical distribution of natural and cultural features, as well as a record of changes in environmental conditions over decadal time-scales. [...]

Computer processing of remotely-sensed images : an introduction

Paul M. Mather, Author ; Koch, Magaly, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2011

Remotely-sensed images of the Earth's surface provide an invaluable source of information about the geographical distribution of natural and cultural features, as well as a record of changes in environmental conditions over decadal time-scales. [...]

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Essentials of project and systems engineering management

Howard Eisner, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2011

The Third Edition of Essentials of Project and Systems Engineering Management enables readers to manage the design, development, and engineering of systems effectively and efficiently. The book both defines and describes the essentials of projec[...]

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Ethics in science and engineering

J. G. Speight ; Russell Foote | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2011

This book explores the various scientific and engineering disciplines, examining the potential for unethical behavior by professionals. Documented examples are presented to show where unethical behavior could have been halted before it became an[...]

Remote sensing and global environmental change

Samuel J. Purkis, Author ; V. Klemas, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2011

Social network analysis in telecommunications

Carlos Andre Reis Pinheiro, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley and SAS business series | 2011

A timely look at effective use of social network analysis within the telecommunications industry to boost customer relationships The key to any successful company is the relationship that it builds with its customers. This book shows how social[...]

Spacecraft reliability and multi-state failures : a statistical approach

Joseph H. Saleh ; Jean-François Castet | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2011

Spacecraft systems engineering

Peter W. Fortescue, Editor ; John Stark, Editor ; Graham Swinerd, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2011

This fourth edition of Spacecraft Systems Engineering provides the reader with comprehensive coverage of all the different areas of engineering required in the design and implementation of spacecraft and space missions. The authors describe the [...]

Spacecraft systems engineering

Peter W. Fortescue, Editor ; John Stark, Editor ; Graham Swinerd, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2011

This fourth edition of Spacecraft Systems Engineering provides the reader with comprehensive coverage of all the different areas of engineering required in the design and implementation of spacecraft and space missions. The authors describe the [...]

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Aerospace propulsion systems

Thomas A. Ward, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2010

The book focuses on each type of propulsion system commonly used in aerospace vehicles today: rockets, piston aero engines, gas turbine engines, ramjets and scramjets. With a balence of theory, fundamental performance analysis, and design, the b[...]

Broadband communications via high-altitude platforms

David Grace, Author ; Mihael Mohorcic, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2010

The case for Pluto : how a little planet made a big difference

Alan E. Boyle | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2010

the planet in the cornfield Fellow wanderers -The search for planet X - Pluto and its little pals -The meaning of a moon - There goes the neighborhood - Not yet explored - Betting on the tenth planet - The battle of Prague - The lighter side of[...]

Hack the planet : science's best hope-- or worst nightmare-- for averting climate catastrophe /

Eli Kintisch, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2010

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Mobile positioning and tracking : from conventional to cooperative techniques

Joao Figueiras, Author ; Simone Frattasi, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2010

This book discusses mobile positioning solutions applied on top of current wireless communication networks. In addition, the authors introduce advanced and novel topics such as localization in heterogeneous and cooperative networks, providing a [...]

Rocket propulsion elements

George Paul Sutton ; Oscar Biblarz | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2010

Classification -- Definitions and fundamentals -- Nozzle theory and thermodynamic relations -- Flight performance -- Chemical rocket propellant performance analysis -- Liquid propellant rocket engine fundamentals -- Liquid propellants -- Thrust [...]

Rocket propulsion elements

George Paul Sutton ; Oscar Biblarz | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2010

Classification -- Definitions and fundamentals -- Nozzle theory and thermodynamic relations -- Flight performance -- Chemical rocket propellant performance analysis -- Liquid propellant rocket engine fundamentals -- Liquid propellants -- Thrust [...]

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Satellite systems for personal applications : concepts and technology

M. (Madhavendra) Richharia ; Leslie Westbrook | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley series on wireless communications and mobile computing | 2010

Satellites and high-altitude platforms / Spectrum and propagation / Antennas and noise / Modulation and coding / Satellite access and networking / Doppler and pseudorange / Compression, speech, audio and video encoding / Digital broadcasting tec[...]

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Satellite systems for personal applications : concepts and technology

M. (Madhavendra) Richharia ; Leslie Westbrook | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley series on wireless communications and mobile computing | 2010

Satellites and high-altitude platforms / Spectrum and propagation / Antennas and noise / Modulation and coding / Satellite access and networking / Doppler and pseudorange / Compression, speech, audio and video encoding / Digital broadcasting tec[...]

Satellite technology : principles and applications

Anil Kumar Maini, Author ; Varsha Agrawal, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2010

The book covers the features and facilities of satellites and satellite launch vehicles, with an emphasis on the fundamental principles and concepts. The book explains the past, present and future satellite missions as well as con-communication [...]

Satellite technology : principles and applications

Anil Kumar Maini, Author ; Varsha Agrawal, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2010

The book covers the features and facilities of satellites and satellite launch vehicles, with an emphasis on the fundamental principles and concepts. The book explains the past, present and future satellite missions as well as con-communication [...]

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Understanding physics

Michael Mansfield ; Colm O'Sullivan | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2010

"Understanding Physics - Second edition is a comprehensive, yet compact, introductory physics textbook aimed at physics undergraduates and also at engineers and other scientists taking a general physics course. Written with today's students in m[...]

Unmanned aircraft systems : UAVS design, development, and deployment /

Reg Austin, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Aerospace series | 2010

This text delivers an introduction to UAV system technology, taking an integrated approach that avoids compartmentalizing the subject. Arranged in four sections, the book examines the way in which various engineering disciplines affect the desi[...]

Handbook of space technology

Wilfried Ley, Author ; Klaus Wittmann ; Willi Hallmann | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Aerospace series | 2009

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Handbook of space technology

Wilfried Ley ; Klaus Wittmann ; Willi Hallmann | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Aerospace series | 2009

How NASA builds teams : mission critical soft skills for scientists, engineers, and project teams

Charles J. Pellerin | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2009

Contents : Understanding and analyzing context. Think you can ignore context? Hubble's flawed mirror might wake you up -- Managing social context manages technical performance -- The 4-D system : a simple tool to analyze team and individual perf[...]

How NASA builds teams : mission critical soft skills for scientists, engineers, and project teams

Charles J. Pellerin, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2009

Contents : Understanding and analyzing context. Think you can ignore context? Hubble's flawed mirror might wake you up -- Managing social context manages technical performance -- The 4-D system : a simple tool to analyze team and individual perf[...]

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Project management : a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling

Harold Kerzner ; netLibrary, Inc. | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2009

This book is available in electronic format.

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Satellite communications systems : systems, techniques and technology

Gerard Maral, Author ; Michel Bousquet, Author ; Zhili Sun | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2009

Satellite communications systems : systems, techniques and technology

Gerard Maral, Author ; Michel Bousquet, Author ; Zhili Sun | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2009

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Achieving business success with GIS

Bruce Douglas | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2008

Commercialization of innovative technologies : bringing good ideas to the marketplace

C. J. Touhill ; Gregory J. Touhill ; American Institute of Chemical Engineers. ; Thomas A. O'Riordan | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2008

Cost and value management in projects

Ray R. Venkataraman ; Jeffrey K. Pinto | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2008

High-altitude platforms for wireless communications

Alejandro Aragón-Zavala ; José Luis Cuevas-Ruiz ; José Antonio Delgado-Penín | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2008

Incidents that define process safety

John Atherton ; Frederic Gil ; American Institute of Chemical Engineers. ; Center for Chemical Process Safety. ; Knovel (Firm) | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2008

Contains a section about the NASA Challenger accident.

Kalman filtering : theory and practice using MATLAB/Mohinder S. Grewal

Mohinder S. Grewal ; Angus P. Andrews | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2008

Linear dynamic systems -- Random processes and stochastic systems -- Linear optimal filters and predictors -- Optimal smoothers -- Implementation methods -- Nonlinear filtering -- Practical considerations -- Applications to navigation.

Low-noise systems in the Deep Space Network

Macgregor S. Reid, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Deep-space communications and navigation series | 2008

The book explores the low-noise microwave systems that form the front end of all DSN ground receiving stations. It explains why the front end of each antenna is key to establishing the sensivity, polarization, frequency diversity, and capabiliti[...]

Remote sensing and image interpretation

Thomas M. Lillesand ; R. W. Kiefer ; Jonathan W. Chipman | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2008

Satellite communications systems engineering : atmospheric effects, satellite link design and system performance

Louis J. Ippolito, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley series on wireless communications and mobile computing | 2008

Satellite orbits -- Satellite subsystems -- The RF link -- Link system performance -- Transmission impairments -- Propagation effects modeling and prediction -- Rain fade mitigation -- The composite link -- Satellite multiple access -- The mobil[...]

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Satellite communications systems engineering : atmospheric effects, satellite link design and system performance

Louis J. Ippolito | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley series on wireless communications and mobile computing | 2008

Satellite orbits -- Satellite subsystems -- The RF link -- Link system performance -- Transmission impairments -- Propagation effects modeling and prediction -- Rain fade mitigation -- The composite link -- Satellite multiple access -- The mobil[...]

Carbon finance : the financial implications of climate change

Sonia Labatt ; Rodney R. White | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2007

Foreword -- About the authors -- Acknowledgements -- List of acronyms -- Introduction -- The energy chain -- Regulated and energy-intensive sectors -- The physical impacts of climate change on the evolution of carbon finance -- Institutional in[...]

Complete course in astrobiology

G. Horneck, Author ; Petra Rettberg, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Physics textbook | 2007

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Integration of GIS and remote sensing

Victor Mesev | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Mastering GIS : technology, applications and management series | 2007

Integration of GIS and remote sensing

Victor Mesev ; netLibrary, Inc. | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Mastering GIS : technology, applications and management series | 2007

This book is in electronic format.

Project management accounting : budgeting, tracking, and reporting costs and profitability

Kevin R. Callahan ; Gary S. Stetz ; Lynne M. Brooks | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2007

Satellite technology : principles and applications

Anil Kumar Maini ; Varsha Agraval | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2007

Alternative energy resources : the quest for sustainable energy

Paul Kruger | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2006

Financial strategy

Janette Rutterford ; Martin Upton ; Devendra Kodwani | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2006

Intelligent positioning : GIS-GPS unification

George Taylor ; Geoff Blewitt | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2006

The Martian principles for successful enterprise systems : 20 lessons learned from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Mission

Ronald Mak ; Mars Exploration Rover Mission (U.S.) | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2006

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The Martian principles for successful enterprise systems : 20 lessons learned from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Mission

Ronald Mak ; Mars Exploration Rover Mission (U.S.) | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2006

Fundamentals of fluid mechanics

Bruce R. Munson ; Donald F. Young ; Theodore H. Okiishi | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2005

Geographic information science : mastering the legal issues

George Cho | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Mastering GIS: technology, applications and management series | 2005

The handbook of nanotechnology : business, policy, and intellectual property law

John C. Miller ; Ruben Serrato ; Jose Miguel Represas-Cardenas ; Griffith Kundahl | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2005

The practical guide to project management documentation

John Rakos ; Karen Dhanraj | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2005

Project risk management guidline : managing risk in large projects and complex procurements

Dale F. Cooper ; Broadleaf Capital International | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2005

Satellite networking : principles and protocols

Zhili Sun | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2005

Satellite networking : principles and protocols

Zhili Sun | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2005

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Spacecraft sensors

Mohamed M. Abid | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2005

Offers a comprehensive review of many aspects and intricacies of sensors used in the spacecraft industry. It covers sensor development from concept, design, and cost, to building, testing, interfacing, integrating, and on-orbit operation. It is [...]

Astronomy : a self teaching guide

Dinah Moche | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley self-teaching guides | 2004

Data mining techniques : for marketing, sales, and customer relationship management

Michael J.A. Berry ; Gordon S. Linoff | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2004

What is what in the nanoworld : a handbook on nanoscience and nanotechnology

Victor E. Borisenko ; Stefano Ossicini | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2004

This handbook summarizes the terms and definitions, most important phenomena and regulations discovered in the physics, chemistry, technology and application of nanostructures.

Remote sensing for natural resource management and environmental monitoring

Susan L. Ustin, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Manual of remote sensing | 2004

Space/terrestrial mobile networks : internet access and QoS support

R.E. Sheriff, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2004

Aerial photography and image interpretation

David P. Paine ; James D. Kiser | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2003

The big splat, or how our Moon came to be

Dana Mackenzie | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2003

Climate change : causes, effects, and solutions

John T. Hardy | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2003

Communicating project management : the integrated vocabulary of project management and systems engineering

Hal Mooz ; Kevin Forsberg ; Howard Cotterman | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2003

The complete book of spaceflight : from Apollo 1 to Zero gravity

David Darling | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2003

Project management : a managerial approach

Jack R. Meredith ; Samuel J. Jr. Mantel | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2003

Links: Table of contents (Library of Congress) Description (Publisher) http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471466999.html

Satellite communications

Timothy Pratt ; Jeremy E. Allnutt | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2003

This book focuses on basic theories rather than an encyclopedic range of specific systems. cused approach will help you fully master the concepts of how a satellite communication system transfers information.

Spacecraft systems engineering

Peter W. Fortescue ; John P.W. Stark ; Graham Swinerd | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2003

Bad Astronomy : misconceptions and misuses revealed, from astrology to the Moon landing 'Hoax'

Philip Plait | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2002

Plait clears up misconceptions and malarkey relating to our Earth, moon, and the wider Universe, explaining the meaning of bad astronomy.

Essentials of project and systems engineering management

Howard Eisner | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2002

Satellite communications systems : systems, techniques, and technology

Gerard Maral ; Michel Bousquet | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2002

Service efficient network interconnection via satellite : EU cost action 253

Y. Fun Hu, Editor ; Gerard Maral, Editor ; Erina Ferro, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2002

Where access by terrestrial fibre is not commercially attractive, the use of satellites for the provision of services to remote and less developed regions is recognised as efficient and economical. The EU COST 253 action was set up to study, def[...]

The essential guide to environmental chemistry

Georg Schwedt | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2001

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and science

Paul A. Longley ; Michael F. Goodchild ; David J. Maguire | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2001

"Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and science" is a landmark in the evolution of GIS. It is a book that captures and redefines the richness and diversity of GIS, in an accessible form. It presents a clearly-defined path to a world of learnin[...]

Global Positioning System, inertial navigation, and integration

Mohinder S. Grewal ; Lawrence R. Weill ; Angus P. Andrews | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2001

Rocket propulsion elements

George Paul Sutton ; Oscar Biblarz | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2001

For more than fifty years, this seminal text has been regarded as the single most authoritative sourcebook on rocket propulsion technology. More comprehensive and coherently organized than any other book on the subject, "Rocket propulsion elemen[...]

Dictionary of environmental science and technology

A. Porteous | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2000

As concern for the environment continues to grow, environmental science has become an interdisciplinary subject dealing with elements of ecology, chemistry, economics, engineering, biochemistry, politics and sociology. This valuable dictionary, [...]

Dynamic earth environments : remote sensing observations from Shuttle-Mir missions

Lulla Kamlesh | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2000

The U. S. /Russian collaboration that used the Space Shuttle and Mir Space Station as platforms for acquiring remote sensing information about the Earth between 1996 and 1998 produced significant scientific results on hydrology, land use, and ch[...]

Space architecture

Rachel Armstrong, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Architectural Design | 2000

This Architectural Design title poses a unique challenge to architects. It incites designers to respond to the limitless potential that outer space presents at the beginning of the third millennium. No longer man's final frontier restricted to t[...]

Geographical information systems : principles and technical issues

Paul A. Longley, Editor ; Michael F. Goodchild, Editor ; David J. Maguire, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1999

Geographical information systems : principles and technical issues

Paul A. Longley, Editor ; Michael F. Goodchild, Editor ; David J. Maguire, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1999

Advances in remote sensing and GIS analysis

Peter M. Atkinson, Editor ; Nicholas J. Tate, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1999

Remote sensing and GIS are technologies for the new millennium. This book brings together some of the most recent developments in these complimentary fields, with a particular emphasis on mathematical techniques and their application. The range [...]

The blue planet : an introduction to earth system science

Brian J. Skinner ; Stephen C. Porter ; Daniel B. Botkin | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1999

Carl Sagan : a life

Keay Davidson | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1999

"Absolutely fascinating. Davidson has done a remarkable job... proves that, for better or worse, scientists can be more human than most humans!" Sir Arthur C. Clarke "Carl was fond of saying, "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.[...]

Computer processing of remotely-sensed images : an introduction

Paul M. Mather | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1999

Remotely-sensed images of the Earth's surface provide an invaluable source of information about the geographical distribution of natural and cultural features, as well as a record of changes in environmental conditions over decadal time-scales. [...]

Disease mapping and risk assessment for public health

Andrew B. Lawson, Editor ; Annibale Biggeri, Editor ; Dankmar Bohning, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1999

Resulting from a prestigious World Health Organisation (WHO) and EU Biomed programme initiative, this text offers an in depth report on advanced statistical tools for public health disease surveillance. Culminating in a WHO workshop, leading exp[...]

Geographic Information Systems : an introduction

T. Bernhardsen | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1999

"This book is well designed, solidly constructed, and finely crafted; those who depend on it as they set out to explore our spatial world will be well served... If we are to solve many of the problems facing us -in the cities, in the wild areas [...]

The moon : resources, future development and colonization

David Schrunk | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley - Praxis series in space science and technology | 1999

In the past five years, there has been growing interest in idea of an immediate return to the Moon, and its development as a platform for science, industrialization and exploration of our solar system and beyond. This book describes the reasons [...]

The physics of stars

A. C. Phillips | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | The Manchester physics series | 1999

Planetary dreams : the quest to discover life beyond earth

Robert Shapiro | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1999

Remote sensing and image interpretation

T.M. Lillesand ; R. W. Kiefer | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1999

Manual of remote sensing : principles and applications of imaging radar

Floyd M. Henderson, Editor ; Anthony J. Lewis, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1998

This second volume in the third edition of the "Manual of remote sensing" offers a current and comprehensive survey of the theory, methods, and applications of imaging radar for geoscientists, engineers, and application scientists interested in [...]

Adventures in celestial mechanics

Victor G Szebehely ; Hans Mark | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1998

"Adventures in celestial mechanics" offers students an enjoyable way to become acquainted with the basic principles involved in the motions of natural and human-made bodies in space. Packed with examples in which these principles are applied to [...]

Beyond value at risk : the new science of risk management

Kevin Dowd | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley series in Frontiers in Finance | 1998

Risk management and measurement are now, without doubt, the hottest topics in the finance world. Today, quantifying risk management is not only a management tool -but is also used by regulators for banks and finance houses. "Beyond value at risk[...]

The Chinese space program : from conception to future capabilities

Brian Harvey | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley - Praxis series in space science and technology | 1998

In "The Chinese space programme: from conception to future capabilities", Brian Harvey traces the origins and development of the Chinese space programme. He records how the The Chinese Communist leadership recruited scientists expelled from the [...]

Extrasolar planets : the search for new worlds

Stuart G. Clark | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley-Praxis series in astronomy and astrophysics | 1998

There have recently been many exciting developments in the search for planetary-sized bodies orbiting Sun-like stars. This book provides a timely, readable, yet comprehensive overview of this fast moving field. It presents the very latest dicove[...]

Geographic informations systems and the law : mapping the legal frontiers

George Cho | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1998

By the millennium most government departments and businesses will rely on some sort of GIS to conduct their everyday activities. The power and speed of such a tool in planning, research and managing spatial databases is invaluable. However, it i[...]

Looking for Earths : the race to find new solar systems

Alan Boss | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1998

In "Looking for Earths", a prominent planetary scientist takes us along on this thrilling hunt for new life, revealing the behind-the-scenes stories of scientific determination, frustration, and triumph. Ushering us to the mountaintop observator[...]

Physics of the environment and climate

Gerard Guyot | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley-Praxis series in atmospheric physics and climatology | 1998

In "Physics of the environment and climate", Gerard Guyot brings together physical, Meteorological, ecological, and agronomical data, with a view of clarifying our understanding of complex global and climatological phenomena relating to the envi[...]

Pluto and Charon : ice worlds on the ragged edge of the solar system

Alan S. Stern ; Jacqueline Mitton | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1998

Remote sensing of tropical regions

Eugene A. Sharkov | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley - Praxis series in remote sensing | 1998

The tropical regions of the Earth play a crucial role in the evolution of the global thermodynamic surface-atmosphere system, and in the socio-ecological processes on our planet. The well known cliches describing the tropics as "the firebox of t[...]

Satellite communications systems : systems, techniques and technology

Gerard Maral ; Michel Bousquet | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1998

Since publication of the first edition, satellite communications systems have become increasingly sophisticated. This revised, updated and extended third edition of "Satellite communciations systems" covers the entire field of satellite communic[...]

Solar power satellites : a space energy system for Earth

Peter E. Glaser ; Frank Paul Davidson ; Katinka I. Csigi | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley - Praxis series in space science and technology | 1998

The space shuttle : roles, missions and accomplishments

David Michael Harland | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley - Praxis series in space science and technology | 1998

In "The space shuttle: roles, missions, and accomplishments", David Harland explains, for the first time, the scientific contribution that the space shuttle made to the international space programme. He focuses on the utility of the space shuttl[...]

Space vehicle mechanisms : elements of successful design

Peter Conley, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1998

"Space vehicle mechanisms: elements of successful design" brings together accumulated industry experience in the design, analysis, and application of the mechanical systems used during space flight. More than thirty experts from a variety of rel[...]

Understanding physics

Michael Mansfield ; Colm O'Sullivan | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1998

"It is well written, well illustrated and has a fresh approach." Professor Malcolm Cooper, University of Warwick, UK "...it covers the topics of introductory physics in a uniform and refreshing way." Dr Jan Petter Hansen, University of Bergen, Norway

Astronomy from space : the design and operation of orbiting observatories

John Keith Davies | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley-Praxis series in astronomy and astrophysics | 1997

"Astronomy from space" is the only comprehensive and up-to-date reference work which describes the general principles, technical details and major discoveries of the many astronomical satellites which have revolutionized 20th century astrophysic[...]

Countdown : a history of space flight

T. A. Heppenheimer | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1997

Dynamics of meteorology and climate

Richard Scorer | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley-Praxis series in atmospheric physics | 1997

Earth observation data policy

Raymond Harris | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1997

A critical issue which is fundamentally affecting the development of the Earth Observation sector is not so much the technology but the data policy. The conditions which govern access to the data, distribution of the data and the price of the da[...]

Mars and the development of life

Anders Hansson | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley-Praxis series in astronomy and astrophysics | 1997

Metallurgical assessment of spacecraft parts, materials and processes

Barrie D. Dunn | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley - Praxis series in space science and technology | 1997

The Mir space station : a precursor to space colonization

David Michael Harland | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley - Praxis series in space science and technology | 1997

In "The Mir space station", David Harland reviews the beginnings of the Russian space station programme, and the highly successful flights of Salyuts 6 and 7, and presents an up-to-date, comprehensive, chronological review of the construction an[...]

Orbital mechanics : theory and applications

Tom Logsdon | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1997

Uranus : the planet, rings and satellites

Ellis D. Miner | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley-Praxis series in astronomy and astrophysics | 1997

Against the gods : the remarkable story of risk

Peter L. Bernstein | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1996

Atoms, radiation, and radiation protection

James E. Turner | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1996

The aurora : sun-earth interactions

Neil Bone | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley-Praxis series in astronomy and astrophysics | 1996

Dictionary of environment and sustainable development

Alan Gilpin | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1996

Exploration of terrestrial planets from spacecraft

Yuri Surkov | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley-Praxis series in astronomy and astrophysics | 1996

Global change and remote sensing

K. Ya Kondratyev ; A. A. Buznikov ; O. M. Pokrovsky | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley Praxis series | 1996

High latitude climate and remote sensing

K. Ya Kondratyev ; O. M. Johannessen ; V. V. Melentyev | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley-Praxis series in remote sensing | 1996

Islands in the sky : bold new ideas for colonizing space

Robert M. Zubrin, Editor ; Stanley Schmidt, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1996

Living and working in space : human behavior, culture and organization

Philip R. Harris | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley - Praxis series in space science and technology | 1996

For the past 40 years, human activities in space have increased, but since the Moon landings more than 20 years ago, the human space programme has often lacked rationale and coherence. In "Living and working in space", Philip Harris presents a c[...]

Mars and the development of life

Anders Hansson | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley-Praxis series in astronomy and astrophysics | 1996

Planetary volcanism : a study of volcanic activity in the solar system

Peter John Cattermole | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley-Praxis series in astronomy and astrophysics | 1996

Satellite control : a comprehensive approach

John T. Garner | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley - Praxis series in space science and technology | 1996

Telecommunication system engineering

Roger L. Freeman | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley series in telecommunications and signal processing | 1996