Fast Solar Sailing

Author : Giovanni Vulpetti
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400747777

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Fast Solar Sailing by Giovanni Vulpetti Pdf

The range of solar sailing is very vast; it is a fully in-space means of propulsion that should allow us to accomplish various mission classes that are literally impossible using rocket propulsion, no matter if nuclear or electric. Fast and very fast solar sailings are special classes of sailcraft missions, initially developed only in the first half of the 1990s and still evolving, especially after the latest advances in nanotechnology. This book describes how to plan, compute and optimize the trajectories of sailcraft with speeds considerably higher than 100 km/s; such sailcraft would be able to explore the outer heliosphere, the near interstellar medium and the solar gravitational lens (550-800 astronomical units) in times significantly shorter than the span of an average career (~ 35 years), just to cite a few examples. The scientific interest in this type of exploration is huge.

Author : Giovanni Vulpetti,Les Johnson,Gregory L. Matloff
Publisher : Springer
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781493909414

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Solar Sails by Giovanni Vulpetti,Les Johnson,Gregory L. Matloff Pdf

The reality of sunlight-based sailing in space began in May 2010, and solar sail technology and science have continued to evolve rapidly through new space missions. Using the power of the Sun's light for regular travel propulsion will be the next major leap forward in our journey to other worlds. This book is the second edition of the fascinating explanation of solar sails, how they work and how they will be used in the exploration of space. Updated with 35% new material, this second edition includes three new chapters on missions operated by Japan and the US, as well as projects that are in progress. The remainder of the book describes the heritage of exploration in water-borne sailing ships and the evolution to space-vehicle propulsion; as well as nuclear, solar-electric, nuclear-electric and antimatter rocket devices. It also discusses various sail systems that may use either sunlight or solar wind, and the design, fabrication and steering challenges associated with solar sails. The first edition was met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, and deemed “a title that needs to be on your shelf if you’re seriously interested in the next step as we move beyond rocketry" (Centauri Dreams, September 2008). Written with a mixed approach, this book appeals to both the general public as well as those with a more scientifically technical background.

Author : Malcolm Macdonald
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 980 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642349072

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Advances in Solar Sailing by Malcolm Macdonald Pdf

This book presents the best contributions of the the Third International Symposium on Solar Sailing Glasgow, 11 – 13 June 2013. It is a rapid snap-shot of the state-of-the art of solar sail technology in 2013 across the globe, capturing flight programs, technology development programs and new technology and application concepts. The book contains contributions from all of the leading figures in the field, including NASA, JAXA, ESA & DLR as well as university and industry experts. It therefore provides a unique reference point for the solar sail technology. The book also includes key contributions from the prospective users of solar sail technology, which will allow the technology to be considered by the user in this unique context.

Author : Elijah Joshua
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1548131520

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Fast Solar Sailing by Elijah Joshua Pdf

This book describes how to plan, compute and optimize the trajectories of sailcraft with speeds considerably higher than 100 km/s; such sailcraft would be able to explore the outer heliosphere, the near interstellar medium and the solar gravitational lens (550-800 astronomical units) in times significantly shorter than the span of an average career (~ 35 years), just to cite a few examples. The scientific interest in this type of exploration is huge.

Author : Colin R. McInnes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447139928

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Solar Sailing by Colin R. McInnes Pdf

Solar sailing - using the sun as a propellant - offers the possibility of low-cost long-distance missions that are impossible with conventional spacecraft. This first comprehensive book on this propulsion method provides a detailed account of solar sailing, at a high technical level, but in a way accessible to the scientifically informed layperson. Solar sail orbital dynamics and solar radiation pressure form the foundations of the book, but the engineering design of solar sails is also considered, along with potential mission applications.

Author : Giovanni Vulpetti,Les Johnson,Greg Matloff
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780387685007

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Solar Sails by Giovanni Vulpetti,Les Johnson,Greg Matloff Pdf

Solar sail technology is very close to becoming an engineering reality and it will soon be used in the exploration of the solar system and beyond. This fascinating book provides an accessible introduction to solar sails and details how they work and what they will be used for in the exploration of space. It also examines current plans for solar sails and how advanced technology, such as nanotechnology, might enhance their performance. Coverage shows how solar sail propulsion will make space exploration more affordable and demonstrates how access to destinations within (and beyond) the solar system will become within reach.

Author : Colin R. McInnes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1447139933

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Solar Sailing by Colin R. McInnes Pdf

Author : Colin Robert McInnes
Publisher : Springer
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3540251987

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Solar Sailing by Colin Robert McInnes Pdf

Since the first edition of this text was published in 1999 and recognised as the definitive reference work on solar sailing, the field has moved on considerably. Therefore, in this timely second edition Colin McInnes presents in this comprehensive technical reference on the subject major revisions and an enlarged chapter on mission applications, based on work performed by the author under contract to the European Space Agency between 1999 and 2003. The text assesses the benefits of solar sailing and comes to the inescapable conclusion that it offers a diverse range of low-cost mission opportunities, many of which are impossible for any other type of conventional spacecraft. Introducing new ideas for solar sail orbits and mission applications since 1999, the author puts particular emphasis on solar sail orbital dynamics and includes a rigorous analysis of solar radiation pressure. The engineering design of solar sails is discussed in depth, along with practical mission applications.

Author : Ezekiel Nygren
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781312955929

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Hypothetical Spacecraft and Interstellar Travel by Ezekiel Nygren Pdf

Hypothetical Spacecraft and Interstellar Travel collects information about the latest and greatest hypothetical spacecraft.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Solar sails
ISBN : 9781428995475

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The Interstellar Probe (ISP): Pre-Perihelion Trajectories and Application of Holography by Anonim Pdf

Author : Theodore P. Cotter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : UOM:39015094996983

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Solar Sailing by Theodore P. Cotter Pdf

Author : Mcinnes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1999-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0471970433

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Solar Sailing by Mcinnes Pdf

Author : Viorel Badescu,Kris Zacny,Yoseph Bar-Cohen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1201 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030979133

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Handbook of Space Resources by Viorel Badescu,Kris Zacny,Yoseph Bar-Cohen Pdf

Earth has limited material and energy resources, while these resources are virtually unlimited in space. It is only a matter of time, before planetary resources are mined and used in-situ to sustain human and robotic exploration or returned to Earth for commercial gain. This book covers a number of aspects related to space resources. In particular, subjects related to mission concepts, exploration approaches, mining and extraction technologies, commercial potential, and regulatory aspects of space resources are covered in detail. This book is therefore a good resource for readers who seek background and deeper understanding of space resources related activities.

Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Outer space
ISBN : NASA:31769000625288

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NASA Strategic Plan by United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Pdf

Author : Jerome L. Wright
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Science
ISBN : 288124842X

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Space Sailing by Jerome L. Wright Pdf

Wright was one of the first to introduce the concept of propulsion using light pressure. He reports on his continuing work, mostly at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, for scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts with little technical background. The first space sailors are probably in junior high now. Printed on acidic paper. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR