Materials For Space Applications

Author : Barrie D. Dunn
Publisher : Springer
Page : 667 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319233628

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Materials and Processes by Barrie D. Dunn Pdf

The objective of this book is to assist scientists and engineers select the ideal material or manufacturing process for particular applications; these could cover a wide range of fields, from light-weight structures to electronic hardware. The book will help in problem solving as it also presents more than 100 case studies and failure investigations from the space sector that can, by analogy, be applied to other industries. Difficult-to-find material data is included for reference. The sciences of metallic (primarily) and organic materials presented throughout the book demonstrate how they can be applied as an integral part of spacecraft product assurance schemes, which involve quality, material and processes evaluations, and the selection of mechanical and component parts. In this successor edition, which has been revised and updated, engineering problems associated with critical spacecraft hardware and the space environment are highlighted by over 500 illustrations including micrographs and fractographs. Space hardware captured by astronauts and returned to Earth from long durations in space are examined. Information detailed in the Handbook is applicable to general terrestrial applications including consumer electronics as well as high reliability systems associated with aeronautics, medical equipment and ground transportation. This Handbook is also directed to those involved in maximizing the relia bility of new materials and processes for space technology and space engineering. It will be invaluable to engineers concerned with the construction of advanced structures or mechanical and electronic sub-systems.

Author : Clarizia, Gabriele,Bernardo, Paola
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781799815327

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Diverse Applications of Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposites: Emerging Research and Opportunities by Clarizia, Gabriele,Bernardo, Paola Pdf

Nanocomposite materials are multiphase materials where the interactions between the different components are enhanced by their intimate contact. Indeed, this emerging class of innovative materials guarantees excellent macroscopic properties by taking advantage of the peculiar characteristics that nanometer-sized fillers give to a suitable matrix compared to those obtainable with the same fillers at micrometric dimensions. These innovative materials improve and extend the range of desirable properties. Diverse Applications of Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposites: Emerging Research and Opportunities s a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the application of organic-inorganic nanocomposite materials within various professional disciplines and in different human activities. While highlighting topics such as photocatalysis, atomistic modeling, and membrane separation, this publication explores the strengths and weaknesses of nanocomposites as well as future concepts and devices. This book is ideally designed for chemists, biologists, engineers, researchers, government professionals, academicians, and postgraduate students.

Author : Biliyar N. Bhat
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : 1624104886

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Aerospace Materials and Applications by Biliyar N. Bhat Pdf

"The present volume is focused on documenting the novel processing, fabrication, characterization, and testing approaches that are unique to aerospace materials/structures/systems"--Preface.

Author : Lockheed Missiles and Space Company
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Environmental engineering
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030472497

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Space Materials Handbook by Lockheed Missiles and Space Company Pdf

Author : Materials Research Society. Meeting
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005-05-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015060994608

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Materials for Space Applications: Volume 851 by Materials Research Society. Meeting Pdf

The MRS Symposium Proceeding series is an internationally recognised reference suitable for researchers and practitioners. This book, first published in 2005, offers a scientific and technical discussion and analysis of modifications induced by extreme conditions of the space environment.

Author : Ting Joo Fai,James E. Mark,Paras N. Prasad
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 770 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781489905024

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Polymers and Other Advanced Materials by Ting Joo Fai,James E. Mark,Paras N. Prasad Pdf

Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 16-20, 1995

Author : Jacob Kleiman,Masahito Tagawa,Yugo Kimoto
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642302299

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Protection of Materials and Structures From the Space Environment by Jacob Kleiman,Masahito Tagawa,Yugo Kimoto Pdf

The goals of the 10th International Space Conference on “Protection of Materials and Structures from Space Environment” ICPMSE-10J, since its inception in 1992, have been to facilitate exchanges between members of the various engineering and science disciplines involved in the development of space materials, including aspects of LEO, GEO and Deep Space environments, ground-based qualification, and in-flight experiments and lessons learned from operational vehicles that are closely interrelated to disciplines of the atmospheric sciences, solar-terrestrial interactions and space life sciences. The knowledge of environmental conditions on and around the Moon, Mars, Venus and the low Earth orbit as well as other possible candidates for landing such as asteroids have become an important issue, and protecting both hardware and human life from the effects of space environments has taken on a new meaning in light of the increased interest in space travel and colonization of other planets. And while many material experiments have been carried out on the ground and in open space in the last 50 years (LDEF, MEEP, SARE, MISSE, AOP, DSPSE, ESEM, EURECA, HST, MDIM, MIS, MPID, MPAC and SEED), many questions regarding the environmental impact of space on materials remain either poorly understood or unanswered. The coming generations of scientists will have to continue this work and tackle new challenges, continuing to build the level of confidence humans will need to continue the colonization of space. It is hoped that the proceedings of the ICPMSE-10J presented in this book will constitute a small contribution to doing so.

Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Apollo 13 Review Board
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1000 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCR:31210015296096

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Report of Apollo 13 Review Board by United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Apollo 13 Review Board Pdf

Author : L. G. Napolitano
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483159768

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Applications of Space Developments by L. G. Napolitano Pdf

Applications of Space Developments covers the proceedings of the 31st Annual Congress of the International Astronautical Federation on Applications of Space Developments, held in Tokyo, Japan. The contributors consider the significant achievements and activities in Japan in the main areas of space applications, such as telecommunications, earth and ocean observation, materials sciences, and space processes. This book is organized into 22 chapters, which reflect the four main areas covered in the Annual Congress, including Earth-Oriented Applications of Space Technology, Earth Observations, Low-Gravity Environment, and Communication Satellites. The first chapters deal with the monitoring of earth and ocean energy resources, earth satellite power stations, energy conversion and transfer, structure technology, system fabrication and assembly of large space structures, and, nuclear waste disposal in space. The succeeding chapters are devoted to weather satellites, earth and ocean dynamics, earth and atmosphere pollution, payloads for earth and ocean observations, data analysis. These topics are followed by discussions on the theoretical and experimental aspects of microgravity materials, fluid and life sciences, the simulation of microgravity environment on earth, the effects of weightlessness on man, and the earth applications of space experiments. The concluding chapters survey the operational, experimental, and communication satellites systems, with emphasis on economic aspects and on the prospects of TV satellites. This book will prove useful to space scientists and technologists, astronomers, and satellite and communications engineers.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1601 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781799853589

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Research Anthology on Reliability and Safety in Aviation Systems, Spacecraft, and Air Transport by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

As with other transportation methods, safety issues in aircraft can result in a total loss of life. Recently, the air transport industry has come under immense scrutiny after several deaths occurred due to aircraft design and airlines that allowed improperly inspected aircraft to fly. Spacecraft too have found errors in system software that could lead to catastrophic failure. It is imperative that the aviation and aerospace industries continue to revise and refine safety protocols from the construction and design of aircraft, to secure and improve aviation systems, and to test and inspect aircraft. The Research Anthology on Reliability and Safety in Aviation Systems, Spacecraft, and Air Transport is a vital reference source that examines the latest scholarly material on the use of adaptive and assistive technologies in aviation to establish clear guidelines for the design and implementation of such technologies to better serve the needs of both military and civilian pilots. It also covers new information technology use in aviation systems to streamline the cybersecurity, decision making, planning, and design processes within the aviation industry. Highlighting a range of topics such as air navigation systems, computer simulation, and airline operations, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for pilots, scientists, engineers, aviation operators, air traffic controllers, air crash investigators, teachers, academicians, researchers, and students.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Materials
ISBN : LOC:00183586142

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Review of Materials Processing in Space 1983 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications Pdf

Author : Myer Kutz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1524 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2002-07-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471359246

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Handbook of Materials Selection by Myer Kutz Pdf

Erstmals in einem Band werden Werkstoffe hier (in zwei getrennten Systemen) sowohl nach ihrer technischen Anwendung als auch nach ihren Eigenschaften geordnet. - Benutzer können deshalb zunächst nach der Gruppe von Materialen suchen, die für eine spezielle Anwendung geeignet sind, und anschließend Details über jedes einzelne Material finden - Suchkriterien sind Eigenschaften wie Wärmeleitfähigkeit, optisches Reflexionsvermögen, Elastizität usw. und Anwendungsgebiete wie Bauwesen, Biomedizin, Fahrzeugbau, Luftfahrttechnik, Elektrotechnik usw. - berücksichtigt werden sowohl herkömmliche Werkstoffe (Eisen- und Nichteisenmetalle, Kunststoffe, Klebstoffe) als auch Kompositwerkstoffe und synthetische Materialen wie Laminate, Fasern und Keramiken

Author : Wilfried Ley,Klaus Wittmann,Willi Hallmann
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 908 pages
File Size : 52,5 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 : John Charles McDonald
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Guided missiles
ISBN : UCAL:B4118332

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Materials for Missiles and Spacecraft by John Charles McDonald Pdf

Author : Lockheed Missiles and Space Company,John B. Rittenhouse,John B. Singletary
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Environmental engineering
ISBN : NASA:31769000650641

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Space Materials Handbook by Lockheed Missiles and Space Company,John B. Rittenhouse,John B. Singletary Pdf

"The handbook is organized into four parts, namely: space environment, effect of space environment on materials, materials in space, and biological interaction with spacecraft materials. Information on mechanical, physical, and chemical properties and characteristics is given for a wide variety of metallic and nonmetallic materials. The effects of natural and induced environments on materials are appraised. Materials categories include coverage of thermal control materials, optical materials, adhesives, organic structural materials, inorganic structural materials, electronic components and materials, materials for sealing applications, and lubrication materials."--from abstract.