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On orbit and beyond : psychological perspectives on human spaceflight /

Douglas A. Vakoch, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2013

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Orbits : 2nd order singularity-free solutions /

Guochang Xu, Author ; Jia Xu, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2013

The development of the orbits theory lags behind the development of satellite technology. This book provides, for the first time in the history of human satellite development, the complete third order solution of the orbits under all possible di[...]

Physics of collisionless shocks : space plasma shock waves /

André Balogh, Author ; Rudolf A. Treumann, Author | New York, NY : Springer | ISSI scientific report series | 2013

The present book provides a contemporary systematic treatment of shock waves in high-temperature collisionless plasmas as are encountered in near Earth space and in Astrophysics. It consists of two parts. Part I develops the complete theory of [...]

The proba2 mission : the first two years of solar observation /

David Berghmans, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2013

Quantifying the martian geochemical reservoirs

Michael Toplis, Editor ; James Bell, Editor ; Eric Chassefiere, Editor ; Christophe Sotin, Editor ; Tilman Spohn, Editor ; Michel Blanc, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2013

This book provides an overview of current knowledge of the past and present Martian geochemical reservoirs, from the accretionary history to the secondary alteration processes at the surface. In addition to the detailed description of data from [...]

Remote sensing advances for an improved monitoring of the integrated earth system

Diego Fernández-Prieto, Author ; Roberto Sabia, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in earth system sciences | 2013

Research methods in remote sensing

B. Bhatta, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in earth system sciences | 2013

This book introduces the overall concepts of research methods in Remote Sensing. It also addresses the entire research framework, ranging from ontology to documentation. As such, it covers the theory while providing a solid basis for engaging i[...]

Satellite-based applications on climate change

John Qu, Editor ; Alfred M. Powell, Editor ; M.V.K. Sivakumar, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer atmospheric sciences | 2013

"Climate and other environmental changes are drawing unprecedented concern and attention from national governments, international organizations and local communities. Global warming has left noticeable impacts on the environment and the ecosyste[...]

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A scenario for interstellar travel and its financing

Giovanni F. Bignami, Author ; Andrea Sommariva, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

A scenario for interstellar travel and its financing

Giovanni F. Bignami, Author ; Andrea Sommariva, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

This book develops a credible scenario for interstellar exploration and colonization. In so doing, it examines: the present situation and prospects for interstellar exploration technologies; where to go: the search for habitable planets; the mot[...]

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The Soyuz launch vehicle : the two lives of an engineering triumph

Christian Lardier, Author ; Stefan Barensky, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2013

This remarkable book gives a complete and accurate description of the two lives of Soyuz, chronicling the cooperative space endeavor of Europe and Russia. First, it takes us back to the early days of astronautics, when technology served politics[...]

The Soyuz launch vehicle : the two lives of an engineering triumph

Christian Lardier, Author ; Stefan Barensky, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2013

This remarkable book gives a complete and accurate description of the two lives of Soyuz, chronicling the cooperative space endeavor of Europe and Russia. First, it takes us back to the early days of astronautics, when technology served politics[...]

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Space debris and other threats from outer space

Joseph N. Pelton, Author ; William H. Ailor, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

The mounting problem of space debris in low earth orbit and its threat to the operation of application satellites has been increasingly recognized as space activities increase. The efforts of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordinating Committee [...]

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Space debris and other threats from outer space

Joseph N. Pelton, Author ; William H. Ailor, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

The mounting problem of space debris in low earth orbit and its threat to the operation of application satellites has been increasingly recognized as space activities increase. The efforts of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordinating Committee [...]

Stardust : the cosmic seeds of life /

Sun Kwok, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2013

Telescopes and techniques

Christopher R. Kitchin, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Undergraduate lecture notes in physics | 2013

Turbulence and self-organization : modeling astrophysical objects /

Mikhail Ya. Marov, Author ; A. V. Kolesnichenko, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astrophysics and space science library | 2013

This book focuses on the development of continuum models of natural turbulent media. It provides a theoretical approach to the solutions of different problems related to the formation, structure and evolution of astrophysical and geophysical ob[...]

Yearbook on Space Policy 2010/2011 : the forward look

Peter Hulsroj, Editor ; Spyros Pagkratis, Editor ; Editor Blandina Baranes, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute, Issuing body | New York, NY : Springer | Yearbook on space policy | 2013

The Yearbook on Space Policy is the reference publication analysing space policy developments. Each year it presents issues and trends in space policy and the space sector as a whole. Its scope is global and its perspective is European. The Year[...]

Young sun, early earth and the origins of life : lessons for astrobiology

Muriel Gargaud, Author ; Hervé Martin, Author ; Purificacion Lopez-Garcia, Author ; Thierry Montmerle, Author ; Robert Pascal, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2013

Artificial satellites and how to observe them

Richard W. Schmude, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2012

Asian space race : rhetoric or reality?

Ajey Lele, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2012

This book explores the character and contours of the Asian Space Powers. At present, Asian states like China, Japan and India are found investing in space technologies with analogous social and scientific and probably with divergent military [...]

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Asian space race : rhetoric or reality?

Ajey Lele, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2012

Astrolinguistics : design of a linguistic system for interstellar communication based on logic /

Alexander Ollongren, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2012

In linguistics, one of the main areas of modern research involves the capabilities and possibilities of there being "lingua cosmica", a LINCOS, a universal language that could be used to cummonicate with non- human intelligences. This book touc[...]

Astronomy and the climate crisis

Antony Cooke, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2012

Celestial messengers : cosmic rays /

Mario Bertolotti, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2012

The book describes from a historical point of view how cosmic rays were discovered. The book describes the research in cosmic rays. The main focus is on how the knowledge was gained, describing the main experiments and the conclusions drawn. Bi[...]

Deep space propulsion : a roadmap to interstellar flight

K F. Long, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2012

This book reviews the many reasons for exploring our stellar neighbors using robotic probes, and closely examines new technologies for constructing space probes that can traverse the enormous distances between the stars

Deep space propulsion : a roadmap to interstellar flight /

K F. Long, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2012

This book reviews the many reasons for exploring our stellar neighbors using robotic probes, and closely examines new technologies for constructing space probes that can traverse the enormous distances between the stars

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Distributed space missions for earth system monitoring

Marco D'Errico, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2012

This book is a synthesis of the fullest possible range of current approaches to a fast-developing field characterized by grozing membership of the 'space club' to include nations formely regarded as part of the Third World

Doing the impossible : George E. Mueller and the running of NASA's Human Spaceflight Program /

Arthur L. Slotkin, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2012

This account of one of the most important personalities in early American human spaceflight history describes for the first time how George E. Mueller, the system manager of the human spaceflight program of the 1960s, applied the SPO methodolog[...]

Dynamic coupling between earth's atmospheric and plasma environments

H. J. Opgenoorth, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2012

This book describes the relationship between the atmosphere and the external plasma of Earth in an unconventional manner.