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Global navigation satellite systems and their applications

Scott Madry, Author ; Joseph N. Pelton, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

This book concisely addresses the latest technology, the applications, the regulatory issues, and the strategic implications of satellite navigation systems. This assesses the strengths and weaknesses of satellite navigation networks and review [...]

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Human governance beyond earth : implications for freedom

Charles S. Cockell, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2015

This new volume focuses on systems of governance and how they will influence which of these sorts of freedoms will become dominant in extra-terrestrial society. The book targets a wide readership covers many groups including: Space policy makers[...]

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Human governance beyond earth : implications for freedom

Charles S. Cockell, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2015

This new volume focuses on systems of governance and how they will influence which of these sorts of freedoms will become dominant in extra-terrestrial society. The book targets a wide readership covers many groups including: Space policy makers[...]

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Humans in space : the psychological hurdles

Nick Kanas, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Using anecdotal reports from astronauts and cosmonauts, and the results from studies conducted in space analog environments on Earth and in the actual space environment, this book broadly reviews the various psychosocial issues that affect sp[...]

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Humans in space : the psychological hurdles

Nick Kanas, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Using anecdotal reports from astronauts and cosmonauts, and the results from studies conducted in space analog environments on Earth and in the actual space environment, this book broadly reviews the various psychosocial issues that affect space[...]

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Inner solar system

Viorel Badescu, Editor ; Kris Zacny, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This book investigates Venus and Mercury prospective energy and material resources. It is a collection of topics related to exploration and utilization of these bodies. It presents past and future technologies and solutions to old problems that[...]

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Inner solar system

Viorel Badescu, Editor ; Kris Zacny, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This book investigates Venus and Mercury prospective energy and material resources. It is a collection of topics related to exploration and utilization of these bodies. It presents past and future technologies and solutions to old problems that[...]

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Integrated design for space transportation system

B.N. Suresh, Author ; K. Sivan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This text addresses the overall integrated design aspects of space transportation systems involving several disciplines, and discusses the system approach for design, trade off analysis, system life cycle considerations, important aspects in mis[...]

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Integrated design for space transportation system

B.N. Suresh, Author ; K. Sivan, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This text addresses the overall integrated design aspects of space transportation systems involving several disciplines, and discusses the system approach for design, trade off analysis, system life cycle considerations, important aspects in mis[...]

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The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer Mission (LADEE)

Richard C. Elphic, Editor ; Christopher T. Russel, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This volume contains five articles describing the mission and its instruments. The first paper, by the project scientist Richard C. Elphic and his colleagues, describes the mission objectives, the launch vehicle, spacecraft and the mission itsel[...]

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The meaning of liberty beyond earth

Charles S. Cockell, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2015

The purpose of this book is to initiate a new discussion on liberty focusing on the infinite realms of space. The discussion of the nature of liberty and what it means for a human to be free has occupied the minds of thinkers since the Enlighte[...]

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The meaning and value of spaceflight : Public perceptions

William Sims Bainbridge, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2015

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The meaning and value of spaceflight : Public perceptions

William Sims Bainbridge, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2015

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Microgravity and vision impairments in astronauts

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

Recent missions on board the International Space Station have revealed previously unreported physiological consequences of long duration space flight, particularly in eyesight, and in this Brief Dr. Seedhouse reviews the existing theories on wha[...]

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New solutions for the space debris problem

Joseph N. Pelton, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

Addressing a pressing issue in space policy, Pelton explores the new forms of technology that are being developed to actively remove the defunct space objects from orbit and analyzes their implications in the existing regime of international spa[...]

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New solutions for the space debris problem

Joseph N. Pelton, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

Addressing a pressing issue in space policy, Pelton explores the new forms of technology that are being developed to actively remove the defunct space objects from orbit and analyzes their implications in the existing regime of international spa[...]

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Nutrition, physiology and metabolism in spaceflight and analog studies

Martina Heer, Author ; Jens Titze, Author ; Scott M. Smith, Author ; Natalie Baecker, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2015

This book provides an overview of microgravity-induced changes in human metabolism, muscle, bone and the cardio-vascular system, and discusses in detail the nutrient uptake required during spaceflight to counteract these adaptive mechanisms and [...]

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Nutrition, physiology and metabolism in spaceflight and analog studies

Martina Heer, Author ; Jens Titze, Author ; Scott M. Smith, Author ; Natalie Baecker, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2015

This book provides an overview of microgravity-induced changes in human metabolism, muscle, bone and the cardio-vascular system, and discusses in detail the nutrient uptake required during spaceflight to counteract these adaptive mechanisms and [...]

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Orbital mechanics and astrodynamics : techniques and tools for space missions /

Gerald R. Hintz, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This textbook covers fundamental and advanced topics in orbital mechanics and astrodynamics to expose the student to the basic dynamics of space flight. The engineers and graduate students who read this class-tested text will be able to apply t[...]

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Regulation of commercial space transport : the Astrocizing of ICAO

Ruwantissa I.R. Abeyratne, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in law | 2015

This book provides a look at the various nuances of the commercial aspects of space transport and offers a workable and practical legal and regulatory approach to be taken by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The book also addresse[...]

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Robotic exploration of the solar system : part 4: The modern era 2004-2013

Paolo Ulivi, Author ; David M. Harland, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

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Rocket ranch : the nuts and bolts of the Apollo Moon Program at Kennedy Space Center

Jonathan H. Ward, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Descriptions of early operations include a harrowing account of the heroic efforts of pad workers during the Apollo 1 fire. A companion to the author's book Countdown to a Moon Launch: Preparing Apollo for Its Historic Journey, this explores eve[...]

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Solar activity cycle

André Balogh, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2015

A collection of papers edited by four experts in the field, this book sets out to describe the way solar activity is manifested in observations of the solar interior, the photosphere, the chromosphere, the corona and the heliosphere.

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Space systems for disaster warning, response, and recovery

Scott Madry, Author ; International Space University | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

This SpringerBrief provides a general overview of the role of satellite applications for disaster mitigation, warning, planning, recovery and response. It covers both the overall role and perspective of the emergency management community as we[...]

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Space systems for disaster warning, response, and recovery

Scott Madry, Author ; International Space University | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

This SpringerBrief provides a general overview of the role of satellite applications for disaster mitigation, warning, planning, recovery and response. It covers both the overall role and perspective of the emergency management community as well[...]

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Spacecraft momentum control systems : a comprehensive guide

Frederick A. Leve, Author ; Brian J. Hamilton, Author ; Mason A. Peck, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2015

The goal of this book is to serve both as a practical technical reference and a resource for gaining a fuller understanding of the state of the art of spacecraft momentum control systems, specifically looking at control moment gyroscopes (CMGs).[...]

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Spacecraft operations

Thomas Uhlig, Editor ; Florian Sellmaier, Editor ; Michael Schmidhuber, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This text describes the basic concepts of spaceflight operations, for both, human and unmanned missions. The basic subsystems of a space vehicle are explained in dedicated chapters, the relationship of spacecraft design and the very unique spac[...]

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The twenty-first century commercial space imperative

Anthony Young, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

Young addresses the impressive expansion across existing and developing commercial space business markets, with multiple private companies competing in the payload launch services sector. The author pinpoints the new markets, technologies, an[...]

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The twenty-first century commercial space imperative

Anthony Young, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2015

Young addresses the impressive expansion across existing and developing commercial space business markets, with multiple private companies competing in the payload launch services sector. The author pinpoints the new markets, technologies, an[...]

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Using medicine in science fiction : the SF writer's guide to human biology

H.G. Stratmann, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Science and fiction | 2015

This book offers a clearly written, entertaining and comprehensive source of medical information for both writers and readers of science fiction. Science fiction in print, in movies and on television all too often presents dubious or simply inco[...]

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