Handbook Of Space Technology

Author : Wilfried Ley,Klaus Wittmann,Willi Hallmann
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 908 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470742419

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Handbook of Space Technology by Wilfried Ley,Klaus Wittmann,Willi Hallmann Pdf

Twenty years since the first edition was published in the German language, and just over fifty years since the launch of the Earth’s first ever artificial satellite Sputnik 1, this third edition of the Handbook of Space Technology presents in fully integrated colour a detailed insight into the fascinating world of space for the first time in the English language. Authored by over 70 leading experts from universities, research institutions and the space industry, this comprehensive handbook describes the processes and methodologies behind the development, construction, operation and utilization of space systems, presenting the profound changes that have occurred in recent years in the engineering, materials, processes and even politics associated with space technologies and utilization. The individual chapters are self-contained, enabling the reader to gain a quick and reliable overview of a selected field; an extensive reference and keyword list helps those who wish to deepen their understanding of individual topics. Featuring superb, full colour illustrations and photography throughout, this interdisciplinary reference contains practical, hands-on engineering and planning information that will be invaluable to those on a career path within space technology, or simply for those of us who’d like to know more about this fascinating industry. Main section headings include: Introduction (historical overview, space missions) Fundamentals (orbital mechanics, aerothermodynamics/ reentry, space debris) Launch Vehicles (staged technologies, propulsion systems, launch infrastructure) Space Vehicle Subsystems (structure, energy supply, thermal controls, attitude control, communication) Aspects of Human Flight (man in space, life support systems, rendezvous and docking) Mission Operations (satellite operation, control center, ground station network) Utilization of Space (Earth observation, communication navigation, space astronomy, material sciences, space medicine, robotics) Configuration and Design of a Space Vehicle (mission concept, system concept, environmental simulation, system design, Galileo satellites) Management of Space Missions (project management, quality management, cost management, space law)

Author : Malcolm Macdonald,Viorel Badescu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642411014

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The International Handbook of Space Technology by Malcolm Macdonald,Viorel Badescu Pdf

This comprehensive handbook provides an overview of space technology and a holistic understanding of the system-of-systems that is a modern spacecraft. With a foreword by Elon Musk, CEO and CTO of SpaceX, and contributions from globally leading agency experts from NASA, ESA, JAXA, and CNES, as well as European and North American academics and industrialists, this handbook, as well as giving an interdisciplinary overview, offers, through individual self-contained chapters, more detailed understanding of specific fields, ranging through: · Launch systems, structures, power, thermal, communications, propulsion, and software, to · entry, descent and landing, ground segment, robotics, and data systems, to · technology management, legal and regulatory issues, and project management. This handbook is an equally invaluable asset to those on a career path towards the space industry as it is to those already within the industry.

Author : Phillip Olla
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402095733

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Space Technologies for the Benefit of Human Society and Earth by Phillip Olla Pdf

Overview of Space Technology It has been over 50 years since the rst satellite was sent into orbit, and the impact of space technology can be felt in many aspects in our day to day life. In addition to the convenience of knowing exactly where we are on the planet via GPS satellites; or deciding what to pack for a trip based on forecasts from weather satellites; watching CNNinaremotevillageviabroadcasting satellites;therearenowsomecrucialen- ronmental uses of Space technologies in the areas of natural resources management and environmental monitoring. Remotely sensed data reveals an unparallel view of the Earth for systems that require synoptic or periodic observations such as inv- tory control, surveying, agriculture, business, mineralogy, hydrography, geology, land mass cover, land utilization and environment monitoring. The advancement of remote sensing has made remote sensed data more affordable and available to merge with a variety of data sources to create mash-ups. The amalgamation of these data sources into disciplines such as agriculture, urban planning, web applications, cartography, geodetic reference systems, and global navigation satellite systems, are an important advancement of space applications and space science. Space Technology and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) The MDGs are a set of time-bound, measurable goals and targets that are global as well as country-speci c for combating poverty, hunger, diseases, illiteracy, envir- mental degradation and discrimination against women.

Author : R. Michael Hord
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351081535

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Handbook of Space Technology: Status and Projections by R. Michael Hord Pdf

This book presents current and anticipated quantitative values for a wide range of cirtical figures of merit which characterize technological capabilities in the major discipline areas of space technology. The projections are based on historical data and the considered opinions of knowledgable experts in government and industry who are active contributors in their respective fields.

Author : Ann Darrin,Beth L. O'Leary
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1038 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420084320

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Handbook of Space Engineering, Archaeology, and Heritage by Ann Darrin,Beth L. O'Leary Pdf

Some might think that the 27 thousand tons of material launched by earthlings into outer space is nothing more than floating piles of debris. However, when looking at these artifacts through the eyes of historians and anthropologists, instead of celestial pollution, they are seen as links to human history and heritage.Space: The New Frontier for Ar

Author : Turner, Phil,Turner, Susan,Davenport, Elisabeth
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781605660219

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Exploration of Space, Technology, and Spatiality: Interdisciplinary Perspectives by Turner, Phil,Turner, Susan,Davenport, Elisabeth Pdf

"For researchers and scholars working at the intersection of physical, social, and technological space, this book provides critical research from leading experts in the space technology domain"--Provided by the publisher.

Author : William A. Imbriale,Steven Shichang Gao,Luigi Boccia
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 772 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119993193

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Space Antenna Handbook by William A. Imbriale,Steven Shichang Gao,Luigi Boccia Pdf

This book addresses a broad range of topics on antennas for space applications. First, it introduces the fundamental methodologies of space antenna design, modelling and analysis as well as the state-of-the-art and anticipated future technological developments. Each of the topics discussed are specialized and contextualized to the space sector. Furthermore, case studies are also provided to demonstrate the design and implementation of antennas in actual applications. Second, the authors present a detailed review of antenna designs for some popular applications such as satellite communications, space-borne synthetic aperture radar (SAR), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) receivers, science instruments, radio astronomy, small satellites, and deep-space applications. Finally it presents the reader with a comprehensive path from space antenna development basics to specific individual applications. Key Features: Presents a detailed review of antenna designs for applications such as satellite communications, space-borne SAR, GNSS receivers, science instruments, small satellites, radio astronomy, deep-space applications Addresses the space antenna development from different angles, including electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical design strategies required for space qualification Includes numerous case studies to demonstrate how to design and implement antennas in practical scenarios Offers both an introduction for students in the field and an in-depth reference for antenna engineers who develop space antennas This book serves as an excellent reference for researchers, professionals and graduate students in the fields of antennas and propagation, electromagnetics, RF/microwave/millimetrewave systems, satellite communications, radars, satellite remote sensing, satellite navigation and spacecraft system engineering, It also aids engineers technical managers and professionals working on antenna and RF designs. Marketing and business people in satellites, wireless, and electronics area who want to acquire a basic understanding of the technology will also find this book of interest.

Author : Frans von der Dunk
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 1137 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781781000366

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Handbook of Space Law by Frans von der Dunk Pdf

The Handbook of Space Law addresses the legal and regulatory aspects of activities in outer space and major space applications from a comprehensive and structured perspective. It fundamentally addresses the dichotomy between the state-oriented characte

Author : Kai-Uwe Schrogl,Peter L. Hays,Jana Robinson,Denis Moura,Christina Giannopapa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1461420288

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Handbook of Space Security by Kai-Uwe Schrogl,Peter L. Hays,Jana Robinson,Denis Moura,Christina Giannopapa Pdf

Space Security involves the use of space (in particular communication, navigation, earth observation, and electronic intelligence satellites) for military and security purposes on earth and also the maintenance of space (in particular the earth orbits) as safe and secure areas for conducting peaceful activities. The two aspects can be summarized as "space for security on earth" and “the safeguarding of space for peaceful endeavors.” The Handbook will provide a sophisticated, cutting-edge resource on the space security policy portfolio and the associated assets, assisting fellow members of the global space community and other interested policy-making and academic audiences in keeping abreast of the current and future directions of this vital dimension of international space policy. The debate on coordinated space security measures, including relevant 'Transparency and Confidence-Building Measures,' remains at a relatively early stage of development. The book offers a comprehensive description of the various components of space security and how these challenges are being addressed today. It will also provide a number of recommendations concerning how best to advance this space policy area, given the often competing objectives of the world's major space-faring nations. The critical role to be played by the United States and Europe as an intermediary and "middle diplomat" in promoting sustainable norms of behavior for space will likewise be highlighted. In providing a global and coherent analytical approach to space security today, the Handbook focuses on four areas that together define the entire space security area: policies, technologies, applications, and programs. This structure will assure the overall view of the subject from its political to its technical aspects. Internationally recognized experts in each of the above fields contribute, with their analytical synthesis assured by the section editors.

Author : Mohammad Razani
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781439841648

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Information, Communication, and Space Technology by Mohammad Razani Pdf

Many books have covered the rapidly evolving fields of information and communication technology (ICT) and space technology separately. However, no single book has ever focused on how the integration of these two areas is creating a stronger platform for various scientific advancements—including some research work that cannot be performed on Earth. To fill the void, Information, Communication, and Space Technology provides a novel illustration of that connection. Dividing content into sections that cover ICT, existing and future space technologies, and satellites, the author demonstrates the individual and combined power of each of these parts of the overall system. He explores how the combination of concepts from each of these interrelated fields is creating massive potential for broader advances in areas such as robotics, communications, navigation, agriculture, health care, and nanotechnology. The book introduces particular potential innovations, including "rocket-less" spacecraft launches, and development of a global system to balance energy distribution by using satellites that would collect solar energy and transmit it via microwave beams to different locations around the world. Equally useful to students and professionals, this work is a culmination of the domestic and international experience that the author has acquired throughout more than three decades as an instructor and researcher. Emphasizing the strong need to incorporate ICT and space technology into the general university curriculum, the book starts with basic explanations of key concepts and theories, building toward more concrete, application-oriented examples that reveal the importance and impact of new technologies. This includes coverage of how satellites transfer voice, video, and other data across continents, as well as techniques used to obtain very-high-resolution images from space for use in agricultural and environmental sciences.This timely work employs a logical, practically structured approach that will help readers to better understand existing and emerging ICT and space technologies, including the most recent developments and achievements in the field.

Author : R. Michael Hord
Publisher : Springer
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1985-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015009798698

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HDBK SPACE TECHNOLOGY STATUS PROJECTIONS by R. Michael Hord Pdf

This book presents current and anticipated quantitative values for a wide range of cirtical figures of merit which characterize technological capabilities in the major discipline areas of space technology. The projections are based on historical data and the considered opinions of knowledgable experts in government and industry who are active contributors in their respective fields.

Author : Robert W. Buchheim
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124007472

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Space Handbook by Robert W. Buchheim Pdf

Seminal guide from 1958 on the uses and characteristics of space systems, including astronautics and its applications, technology, rocket vehicles, propulsion systems, propellants, internal power sources, guidance, communication, and more.

Author : Joseph N. Pelton,Scott Madry,Sergio Camacho-Lara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Artificial satellites
ISBN : 1461464234

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Handbook of Satellite Applications by Joseph N. Pelton,Scott Madry,Sergio Camacho-Lara Pdf

Author : Yashwant Pathak,Marlise Araújo dos Santos,Luis Zea
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3030055272

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Handbook of Space Pharmaceuticals by Yashwant Pathak,Marlise Araújo dos Santos,Luis Zea Pdf

This two-volume handbook, directed at medical professionals and students who are involved in developing the space industry or are academicians doing research in this area, covers current pharmaceutical knowledge about the difference in medication efficacy in space versus on Earth and includes trial results and best practices for the space research and travel industry. The well-known contributors come from an interdisciplinary background and address all aspects of the subject, from the physiological impact of spaceflight to the effects of radiation. As the commercial space industry expands its operations in industry and tourism, the field of space pharmaceuticals is growing commensurately. Existing pharmacological research from space is thoroughly covered in this book, and Earth applications are also described. Potential pharmacological solutions are posed along with the known challenges and examples from existing studies, which are detailed at length. This major reference work is a comprehensive and important medical resource for all space industry players.

Author : Kenneth William Gatland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Space flight
ISBN : 0701814861

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Space Technology by Kenneth William Gatland Pdf