SpringerBriefs in Space Development – serie
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Satellite Communications
Häftad, 2011
551 kr
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The field of satellite communications represents the world's largest space industry. Those who are interested in space need to understand the fundamentals of satellite communications, its technology, operation, business, economic, and regulatory aspects. This book explains all this along with key …
Solar Power Satellites
Häftad, 2011
551 kr
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Communication satellites are a $144 billion industry. Is there any space-based industry that could possibly beat that market? 'Solar Power Satellites' shows why and how the space satellite industry will soon begin expanding its market from relaying signals to Earth to generating energy in space and …
Social Foundations of Human Space Exploration
Häftad, 2012
551 kr
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This title presents a uniquely human perspective on the quest to explore space and to understand the universe through the lens of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. It considers early stories about the universe in various cultures; recent space fiction; the origins and cultural rationale …
Remote Sensing
Av Siamak Khorram, Frank H. Koch m. fl.
Häftad, 2012
551 kr
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Remote Sensing provides information on how remote sensing relates to the natural resources inventory, management, and monitoring, as well as environmental concerns. It explains the role of this new technology in current global challenges. "Remote Sensing" will discuss remotely sensed data …
Space Pharmacology
Häftad, 2012
736 kr
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“Space Pharmacology” is a review of the current knowledge regarding the use of pharmaceuticals during spaceflights. It is a comprehensive review of the literature, addressing each area of pharmacokinetics and each major physiological system in turn. Every section begins with a topic overview, and …
Apollo Lunar Samples
Collection Analysis and Results
Häftad, 2017
366 kr
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This book focuses on the specific mission planning for lunar sample collection, the equipment used, and the analysis and findings concerning the samples at the Lunar Receiving Laboratory in Texas. Anthony Young documents the collection of Apollo samples for the first time for readers of all …
China’s Strategy in Space
Häftad, 2013
707 kr
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This book addresses why China is going into space and provides up- to-date information on all aspects of the Chinese Space Program in terms of launch vehicles, launch sites and infrastructure, crew vehicles for space exploration, satellite applications and scientific exploration capabilities. …
Fundamentals of Space Business and Economics
Häftad, 2013
769 kr
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This book provides an overview of key topics related to space business and management. Case studies and an integrative section are included to illustrate the fundamental concepts and to build intuition. Key topics in the field, such as risk management and cost management, are covered in detail.
Space Debris and Other Threats from Outer Space
Häftad, 2013
551 kr
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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 (IADC) and UN COPUS have now led to international …
Fundamentals of Space Law and Policy
Häftad, 2013
757 kr
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Presents and addresses key space law and policy issues for the benefit of wider informed audiences that wish to acquaint themselves with the fundamentals of the space law field. This brief analyzes in a concise manner the combined influence of space law and policy on international space activities. …
Meteorological Satellite Systems
Av Su-Yin Tan
Häftad, 2013
551 kr
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“Meteorological Satellite Systems” is a primer on weather satellites and their Earth applications. This book reviews historic developments and recent technological advancements in GEO and polar orbiting meteorological satellites. It explores the evolution of these remote sensing technologies and …
Small Satellites and Their Regulation
Av Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton
Häftad, 2013
605 kr
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Since the launch of UoSat-1 of the University of Surrey (United Kingdom) in 1981, small satellites proved regularly to be useful, beneficial, and cost-effective tools. Typical tasks cover education and workforce development, technology demonstration, verification and validation, scientific and …
Space Systems for Disaster Warning, Response, and Recovery
Av Scott Madry
Häftad, 2014
551 kr
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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 as the various space applications that support their …
Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Their Applications
Av Scott Madry
Häftad, 2015
551 kr
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Dr. Madry, one of the world's leading experts in the field, provides in a condensed form a quick yet comprehensive overview of satellite navigation. This book concisely addresses the latest technology, the applications, the regulatory issues, and the strategic implications of satellite navigation …
Moon First and Mars Second
A Practical Approach to Human Space Exploration
Häftad, 2020
660 kr
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This SpringerBrief explores the technological, economic, physiological, and psychological comparisons between a journey to the Moon versus a journey to Mars, taking into consideration the national and international perspectives at play. The author spent over six years interviewing leading space …
General Relativity for Planetary Navigation
Av James Miller, Connie J. Weeks
Häftad, 2021
714 kr
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This brief approaches General Relativity from a planetary navigation perspective, delving into the unconventional mathematical methods required to produce computer software for space missions. It provides a derivation of the Einstein field equations and describes experiments performed on the Near …
Europe in the Global Space Economy
Av Patrizia Caraveo, Clelia Iacomino
Häftad, 2023
667 kr
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This book analyzes the policies and space economy programs of major space-faring nations and explores whether the present institutional set-up in Europe is adequate to address the challenges. At the core of the discussion are the relative roles of governments and markets in a highly dynamic …
Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Their Applications
Av Scott Madry
Häftad, 2024
605 kr
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Professor Madry, one of the world's leading experts in the field of the practical applications of satellites and space technologies, provides in a condensed form, a quick yet comprehensive overview of all aspects of satellite navigation.This new edition concisely addresses the latest breakthrough …
ITU and Managing Satellite Orbital and Spectrum Resources in the 21st Century
Häftad, 2014
707 kr
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Access to satellite orbits and spectrum is managed by the ITU, a United Nations body that strives to extend the benefits of new technologies to the world, while ensuring equitable access to these resources. This book explores how the ITU approaches these dual missions in light of the increasing …
Defining the Limits of Outer Space for Regulatory Purposes
Av Olavo de Oliviera Bittencourt Neto
Häftad, 2015
507 kr
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With different countries ascribing to different theories of air space and outer space law, Dr. Bittencourt Neto proposes in this Brief a reassessment of the international law related to the extension of state territories vertically. Taking into consideration the vast number of proposals offered by …
New Solutions for the Space Debris Problem
Häftad, 2015
507 kr
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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 space law and public international law. This …
Microgravity and Vision Impairments in Astronauts
Häftad, 2015
568 kr
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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 what causes this degeneration and how long it will last. …
Twenty-First Century Commercial Space Imperative
Häftad, 2015
660 kr
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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, and players in the industry, as well as highlighting the …
Design for a Reusable Water-Based Spacecraft Known as the Spacecoach
Av Brian McConnell, Alexander Tolley
Häftad, 2015
551 kr
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Based on components already in existence, this manual details a reference design for an interplanetary spacecraft that is simple, durable, fully reusable and comprised mostly of water. Using such an accessible material leads to a spacecraft architecture that is radically simpler, safer and cheaper …
Spaceports Around the World, A Global Growth Industry
Häftad, 2017
660 kr
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This brief presents a concise description of the existing spaceport market, the technologies being tested and developed at them, and the private companies that are making them possible. While NASA has its own plan for the future of space exploration, one that includes a new shuttle, an …
Space Radiation and Astronaut Safety
Häftad, 2018
568 kr
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This brief explores the biological effects of long-term radiation on astronauts in deep space. As missions progress beyond Earth's orbit and away from the protection of its magnetic shielding, astronauts risk constant exposure to higher levels of galactic cosmic rays and solar particle events. The …
Scenario for Interstellar Exploration and Its Financing
Av Giovanni F. Bignami, Andrea Sommariva
Häftad, 2013
605 kr
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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 motivations for space travel and colonization; • …
