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Deep-space probes

G.L. Matloff | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and space sciences | 2000

The space age is nearly 50 years old but exploration of the outer planets and beyond has only just begun... "Deep-space probes" explains in depth why we should explore beyond the edge of the solar system, and how we can build highly sophisticate[...]

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Disasters and accidents in manned spaceflight

David J. Shayler | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and space sciences | 2000

Today we think of manned space flight as almost routine... Despite this, the fact is that the human exploration of space has always pushed the boundaries of science and technology and once in a while things can go terribly wrong (Challenger, Apo[...]

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An introduction to space robotics

Alex Ellery | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and space sciences | 2000

The advent of the International Space Station has created a demand for robotic systems in Earth orbit for in-orbit servicing as part of a more general space robotic infrastructure. The renewed interest in the exploration of Mars exemplified by t[...]

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The Japanese and Indian space programmes : two roads into space

Brian Harvey | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and space sciences | 2000

"The Japanese and Indian Space Programmes" tells the story of two nations and the contrasting development of their space programmes. Japan became the fourth nation in space in 1970, having begun its commitment to a space programme as early as th[...]

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Jupiter odyssey : the story of NASA's Galileo mission

David M. Harland | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and space sciences | 2000

Although conceived in 1975, the Galileo spacecraft was not able to be launched until 1989. On its 6-year voyage to Jupiter, it studied the Earth/Moon system and the planet Venus and returned the first close-up views of asteroids, one of which wa[...]

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Managing global innovation : uncovering the secrets of future competitiveness

Roman Bouteiller ; Olivier Gassmann ; Maximilian von Zedtwitz | New York, NY : Springer | 2000

"Managing Global Innovation is a rich compendium of new concepts of global R&D, enlived by 18 excellent best-in-class case studies. What is especially impressive, the authors bridge seamlessly theoretical and practical issues about how companies[...]

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Observing the Moon

Peter T. Wlasuk | New York, NY : Springer | Practical astronomy | 2000

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Remote sensing in hydrology and water management

Gert A. Schultz, Editor ; Edwin T. Engman, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2000

This book provides comprehensive information on possible applications of remote sensing data for hydrological monitoring and modeling as well as for water management decisions. Mathematical theory is provided only as far as it is necessary for u[...]

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Risk management : challenge and opportunity

M. Frenkel, Editor ; Ulrich Hommel, Editor ; Markus Rudolf, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2000

Risk management provides an in-depth coverage of recent innovations in the science of risk management. It includes an analysis of risk classes which have until recently been ignored by the literature, reputation and longevity risk, as well as en[...]

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Satellite orbits : models, methods, and applications

Oliver Montenbruck ; Eberhard Gill | New York, NY : Springer | Physics and astronomy | 2000

This is a modern textbook that guides the reader through the theory and practice of satellite orbit prediction and determination. Starting from basic principles of orbital mechanics, its covers elaborate force models as well as precise methods o[...]

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Satellite systems for personal and broadband communications

Erich Lutz ; M. Werner ; A. Jahn | New York, NY : Springer | 2000

This book gives a scientific overview of current and future satellite systems for mobile (personal) and broadband communications. In part I, the fundamentals of geostationary and non-geostationary satellite constellations and the related questio[...]

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The sun from space

K.R. Lang | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomy and astrophysics library | 2000

This volume is a comprehensive account of solar astrophysics and how our perception and knowledge of this star have gradually evolved as mankind has elucidated ever more, of its mysteries. The emphasis is on the last decade, which has seen three[...]

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Total quality management : an executive guide to continuous improvement

H.K. Rampersad | New York, NY : Springer | 2000

"Total quality management" is a journey towards improvement, guiding you through a continuous reassessment of yourself, your work and your organization. The author demonstrates how to improve your daily workload in order to create a quality prod[...]

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Allen's astrophysical quantities

Arthur N. Cox, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 1999

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The company of the future : markets, tools, and strategies

H.G. Danielmeyer, Editor ; Yasutsugu Takeda, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 1999

The art of managing innovative companies is disclosed in this unique book which resulted from the first common EU-MITI project. The Company of the Future will need new management tools in order to meet four essential requirements: the first thre[...]

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Exploring the moon : the Apollo expeditions

David Michael Harland | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis series in space science and technology | 1999

"Exploring the Moon" focuses on the exploration carried out by the Apollo astronauts while on the lunar surface, and not on the technology of getting there. It is a story of the great adventure of exploring the Moon, and combines the words of t[...]

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The many faces of the sun : a summary of the results from NASA's Solar Maximum Mission

Keith T. Strong, Editor ; Julia L.R. Saba, Editor ; Bernhard M. Haisch, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 1999

A remarkable story of anticipation, drama, and discovery began with the launch of NASA's Solar Maximum Mission in 1980: anticipation of results from the powerful new instruments on board; drama from the early failure of crucial components which [...]

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Mission Jupiter : the spectacular journey of the Galileo spacecraft

Daniel Fischer | New York, NY : Springer | 1999

Jupiter is one of the brightest planets in our night sky and by far the largest in the Solar System. What the Romans called the "Father of the Sky" is huge -its diameter is more than ten times Earth's, and its mass is well over twice the total o[...]

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Observing meteors, comets, supernovae : and other transient phenomena

Neil Bone | New York, NY : Springer | Practical astronomy | 1999

Neil Bone has written entirely about observing transient phenomena -events, often short-lived, that can take even the experienced observer by surprise. In a detailed but thoroughly readable book, he discusses the best way to observe, photograph,[...]

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Remote sensing digital image analysis : an introduction

J. A. Richards ; Xiuping Jia | New York, NY : Springer | 1999

The book provides the non-specialist with an introduction to quantitative evaluation of satellite and aircraft derived remotely retrieved data. Each chapter covers the pros and cons of digital remotely sensed data, without detailed mathematical [...]

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Solar sailing : technology, dynamics and mission applications

Colin Robert McInnes | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis series in space science and technology | 1999

"Solar sailing..." the propulsion for tomorrow's low-cost, high energy space missions. In the 1920s, Soviet pioneers of astronautics envisaged vast sails to harness the pressure of sunlight to "propel spacecraft to cosmic velocities". Light pres[...]

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Space stations : systems and utilization

Ernst Messerschmid ; Reinhold Bertrand | New York, NY : Springer | 1999

The design of space stations like the recently launched ISS is a highly complex and interdisciplinary task. This book describes subsystem technologies, system integration and the utilization of space stations in general and of the ISS in particl[...]

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Space stations : systems and utilization

Ernst Messerschmid, Author ; Reinhold Bertrand, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 1999

The design of space stations like the recently launched ISS is a highly complex and interdisciplinary task. This book describes subsystem technologies, system integration and the utilization of space stations in general and of the ISS in particl[...]

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Environmental information systems

Olivier Gunther | New York, NY : Springer | 1998

Environmental information systems (EIS) are concerned with the management of data about the soil, the water, the air, and the species in the world around us. This first textbook on the topic gives a conceptual framework for EIS by structuring th[...]

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GPS for geodesy

Alfred Kleusberg, Editor ; Peter J. G. Teunissen, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 1998

"GPS for geodesy" describes the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) measurements for geodetic applications. It covers the modelling and data processing strategies needed for the determination of precise coordinates for position and the monito[...]

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Impacts on earth

Daniel Benest, Editor ; Claude Froeschle, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Lecture notes in physics | 1998

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Mathematical and quantum aspects of relativity and cosmology : proceedings of the second Samos meeting on cosmology, geometry and relativity held at Pythagoreon, Samos, Greece, 31 August - 4 September 1998

Spiros Cotsakis, Editor ; Gary W. Gibbons, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Lecture notes in physics | 1998

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Remote control robotics

Craig Sayers | New York, NY : Springer | 1998

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Space physics : an introduction to plasmas and particles in the heliosphere and magnetospheres

May-Britt Kallenrode | New York, NY : Springer | 1998

The heliosphere and magnetospheres of the planets provide large natural plasma laboratories. This book is a broad, yet selective treatment of the physics of ionized gases and charged particles in the solar-terrestrial envisonment. The first chap[...]

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Space solar physics : theoretical and observational issues in the context of the SOHO mission : proceedings of a summer school, held in Orsay, France, 1-13 September 1997

J.-C. Vial ; Karine Bocchialini ; Patrick Boumier | New York, NY : Springer | 1998

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