Soviet Robots In The Solar System

Author : Wesley T. Huntress, JR.,Mikhail Ya Marov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441978981

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Soviet Robots in the Solar System by Wesley T. Huntress, JR.,Mikhail Ya Marov Pdf

Soviet Robots in the Solar System provides a history of the Soviet robotic lunar and planetary exploration program from its inception, with the attempted launch of a lunar impactor on September 23, 1958, to the last launch in the Russian national scientific space program in the 20th Century, Mars 96, on November 16, 1996. This title makes a unique contribution to understanding the scientific and engineering accomplishments of the Soviet Union’s robotic space exploration enterprise from its infancy to its demise with the collapse of the Soviet Union. The authors provide a comprehensive account of Soviet robotic exploration of the Solar System for both popular space enthusiasts and professionals in the field. Technical details and science results are provided and put into an historical and political perspective in a single volume for the first time. The book is divided into two parts. Part I describes the key players and the key institutions that build and operate the hardware, the rockets that provide access to space, and the spacecraft that carry out the enterprise. Part II is about putting these pieces together to enable space flight and mission campaigns. Part II is written in chronological order beginning with the first launches to the Moon. Each chapter covers a particular period when specific mission campaigns were undertaken during celestially-determined launch windows. Each chapter begins with a short overview of the flight missions that occurred during the time period and the political and historical context for the flight mission campaigns, including what the Americans were doing at the time. The bulk of each chapter is devoted to the scientific and engineering details of that flight campaign. The spacecraft and payloads are examined with as much technical detail as is available today, the progress is described, and a synopsis of the scientific result is given.

Author : Paolo Ulivi,David M. Harland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387739830

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Robotic Exploration of the Solar System by Paolo Ulivi,David M. Harland Pdf

This fascinating book is a must-have text for space enthusiasts with an engineering bent. It is a detailed history of unmanned missions that have explored our solar system. The subject is treated wherever possible from an engineering and scientific standpoint and includes technical descriptions of the spacecraft, their mission designs and their instrumentations. Scientific results are discussed in depth, together with details of mission management. The book is fantastically comprehensive, covering missions and results from the 1950s right up to the present day. Some of the latest missions and their results appear in a popular science book for the first time.

Author : Michel van Pelt
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387688800

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Space Invaders by Michel van Pelt Pdf

Manned space programs attract the most media attention, and it is not hard to understand why: the danger, the heroism, the sheer adventure we as earthbound observers can imagine when humans are involved. But robotic missions deserve a respectful and detailed history and analysis of their own, and this book provides it. Instead of describing one specific spacecraft or mission, Michel van Pelt offers a "behind the scenes" look at the life of a space probe from its first conceptual design to the analysis of the scientific data returned by the spacecraft.

Author : C.R. Kitchin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781498704946

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Remote and Robotic Investigations of the Solar System by C.R. Kitchin Pdf

Interest in and knowledge of the techniques utilised to investigate our solar system has been growing rapidly for decades and has now reached a stage of maturity. Therefore, the time has now arrived for a book that provides a cohesive and coherent account of how we have obtained our present knowledge of solar system objects, not including the Sun. Remote and Robotic Investigations of the Solar System covers all aspects of solar system observations: the instruments, their theory, and their practical use both on Earth and in space. It explores the state-of-the-art telescopes, cameras, spacecraft and instruments used to analyse the interiors, surfaces, atmospheres and radiation belts of solar system objects, in addition to radio waves, gamma rays, cosmic rays and neutrinos. This book would be ideal for university students undertaking physical science subjects and professionals working in the field, in addition to amateur astronomers and anyone interested in learning more about our local astronomical neighbours.

Author : Paolo Ulivi,David M. Harland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387789057

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Robotic Exploration of the Solar System by Paolo Ulivi,David M. Harland Pdf

Provides a comprehensive review in two parts of the exploration of the Solar System, focusing on the technology of the robotic space probes that made it possible, including missions which - for a variety of reasons – were never completed.

Author : Paolo Ulivi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : OCLC:847680492

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Robotic Exploration of the Solar System by Paolo Ulivi Pdf

Author : Paolo Ulivi,David Harland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387096278

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Robotic Exploration of the Solar System by Paolo Ulivi,David Harland Pdf

Paolo Ulivi and David Harland provide in Robotic Exploration of the Solar System a detailed history of unmanned missions of exploration of our Solar System. The subject is treated from an engineering and scientific standpoint. Technical descriptions of the spacecraft, of their mission designs and of instrumentations are provided. Scientific results are discussed in considerable depth, together with details of mission management. The project will deliver four volumes totaling over 2,000 pages that will provide comprehensive coverage of the topic with thousands of references to the professional literature that should make it the 'first port of call' for people seeking information on the topic. The books will cover missions from the 1950s until the present day, and some of the latest missions and their results will appear in a popular science book for the first time.

Author : Paolo Ulivi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:590940949

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Robotic Exploration of the Solar System by Paolo Ulivi Pdf

Author : Inna Beltcova
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0998264814

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Romber the Robot by Inna Beltcova Pdf

An english-russian dual-language edition. There is a little world under the cover of this book, where every young reader can immerse himself in fantastic discoveries of the planetary peculiarities. Romber the robot is a story about an exciting journey of two friends around the solar system. An alien robot and a boy collect samples of each planet to make a fuel for the Romber's spaceship so that he could return to his home galaxy. The book teaches children amazing facts about planets of the solar system in a fun and enjoyable way.

Author : Rod Pyle
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781633885035

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Interplanetary Robots by Rod Pyle Pdf

A NASA insider tells the exciting story of robotic space missions to explore the solar system. Exploring the planets has been a goal of America's space program since the dawn of the space race. This insider's perspective examines incredible missions of robotic spacecraft to every corner of our solar system and beyond. Some were flown into glory, while others were planned and relegated to dusty filing cabinets. All were remarkable in their aspirations. Award-winning science writer Rod Pyle profiles both the remarkable spacecraft and the amazing scientists and engineers who made them possible. From the earliest sprints past Venus and Mars to Voyager1's current explorations of the space between the stars, this exciting book sheds new light on ever-more ambitious journeys designed to increase the human reach into the solar system. Drawing on his perspective as a writer for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, ground zero for NASA's planetary exploration, the author further details plans now in development to look for signs of life on Jupiter's moon Europa, submarines that will dive into the hazy hydrocarbon lakes of Saturn's moon Titan, and intelligent spacecraft that will operate for months without human intervention on Mars and in the outer solar system well into the 2030s. Equally compelling are programs of exploration that were considered but never left the drawing board, such as automobile-sized biology laboratories designed for a Mars landing in the 1960s and plans to detonate atomic bombs on the moon. Complemented by many rarely-seen photos and illustrations, these stories of incredible engineering achievements, daring imaginations, and technological genius will fascinate and inspire.

Author : Dr Ezzy Pearson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780750996372

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Robots in Space by Dr Ezzy Pearson Pdf

Space sparks the imagination in fantastic ways, but nothing quite captures people's attention more than when we actually reach out and touch another world. Whether it's missions to the Moon, transporting rovers to Mars or landing Philae on a comet, the idea that we can not only picture these worlds from afar, but to touch them is wonderfully inspiring, and it is through cutting-edge robotic technology that it is made possible. In Robots in Space expert space journalist Dr Ezzy Pearson delves into the fascinating robotic history of space exploration, from distant times when stars were an unreachable godly mystery, through the intense Space Race following the Second World War to the Mars missions of the twenty-first century. As we find ourselves on the cusp of a new and exciting space age, Pearson explores how and why humanity turns its best minds to travelling to the stars, and exactly how far we could go.

Author : Mikhail Ya Marov
Publisher : Springer
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461487302

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The Fundamentals of Modern Astrophysics by Mikhail Ya Marov Pdf

The Fundamentals of Modern Astrophysics provides an overview of the modern science of astrophysics. It covers the Sun, Solar System bodies, exoplanets, stars, and star life cycle, planetary systems origin and evolution, basics of astrobiology, our galaxy the Milky Way, other galaxies and galactic clusters, a general view of the Universe, its structure, evolution and fate, modern views and advanced models of cosmology as well as the synergy of micro- and macro physics, standard model, superstring theory, multiversity and worm holes. The main concepts of modern astrophysics and prospects for future studies are accompanied by numerous illustrations and a summary of the advanced projects at various astronomical facilities and space missions. Dr. Marov guides readers through a maze of complicated topics to demystify the field and open its wonders to all.

Author : Andrea Longobardo
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128183311

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Sample Return Missions by Andrea Longobardo Pdf

Sample Return Missions: The Last Frontier of Solar System Exploration examines the discoveries and results obtained from sample return missions of the past, present, and future. It analyses the results in the context of the current state of knowledge and their relation to the formation and evolution of planetary bodies, as well as to the available technologies and techniques. It provides detailed descriptions of experimental procedures applied to returned samples. Beginning with an overview of previous missions, Sample Return Missions then goes on to provide an overview of facilities throughout the world used to analyze the returned samples. Finally, it addresses techniques for collection, transport, and analysis of the samples, with an additional focus on lessons learned and future perspectives. Providing an in-depth examination of a variety of missions, with both scientific and engineering implications, this book is an important resource for the planetary science community, as well as the experimentalist and engineering communities. Presents sample return results obtained so far in relation to remote sensing measurements, methods and techniques for laboratory analysis, and technology Provides an overview of a variety of sample return missions, from Apollo, to Hayabusa-2, to future missions Examines technological and methodological advances in analyzing returned samples, as well as the resources available globally

Author : Erik M. Conway
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421416052

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Exploration and Engineering by Erik M. Conway Pdf

Getting to Mars required engineering genius, scientific strategy, and the drive to persevere in the face of failure. Although the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, has become synonymous with the United States’ planetary exploration during the past half century, its most recent focus has been on Mars. Beginning in the 1990s and continuing through the Mars Phoenix mission of 2007, JPL led the way in engineering an impressive, rapidly evolving succession of Mars orbiters and landers, including roving robotic vehicles whose successful deployment onto the Martian surface posed some of the most complicated technical problems in space flight history. In Exploration and Engineering, Erik M. Conway reveals how JPL engineers’ creative technological feats led to major breakthroughs in Mars exploration. He takes readers into the heart of the lab’s problem-solving approach and management structure, where talented scientists grappled with technical challenges while also coping, not always successfully, with funding shortfalls, unrealistic schedules, and managerial turmoil. Conway, JPL’s historian, offers an insider’s perspective into the changing goals of Mars exploration, the ways in which sophisticated computer simulations drove the design process, and the remarkable evolution of landing technologies over a thirty-year period.

Author : Thierry Montmerle,Danielle Fauque
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030986254

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Astronomers as Diplomats by Thierry Montmerle,Danielle Fauque Pdf

This book illuminates a few highly significant events in history in which astronomers have helped keep contacts between astronomers of different states in moments of international political tensions or even crises. The chapters, written by 20 international authors, focus on four periods where astronomers were particularly active in international relations: 1. The WWI period, the epoch of the creation of the IAU, in the context of the simultaneous creation of other scientific unions. The book also singles out the important role of A.S. Eddington and his network “across forbidden borders”. 2. The Cold war period and its consequences, when several countries were divided between opposite blocs. “The China crisis” is told here from different viewpoints by Chinese astronomers, both from the mainland and from Taiwan, in parallel with the evolution of astronomy in South and North Korea. Germany’s twisted path in its membership of the IAU, from its admission in 1951 to its reunification in 1991 is shown as another example. 3. The book then highlights a third period, when radio astronomers, in particular, were very active in “building bridges” between East and West. It also tells the history of how the apparently innocuous issue of the “lunar nomenclature” became extremely sensitive. The part ends on two chapters on Russian robotic missions and lunar surface features as well on the Russian participation in the “International Virtual Observatory” project. 4. The fourth part reports for the first time on the “hidden story” of the relations between the IAU and the United Nations after the “Moon race” when the United Nations decided to challenge the IAU’s authority on “extraterrestrial names”. The final chapter reviews how twenty years later UNESCO and the IAU had become strong partners in the difficult, but highly successful organization of the International Year of Astronomy (2002-2009), and of the “Astronomy and World Heritage” intitiative (2008).