U S Space Gear

Author : KOZLOSKI LILLIAN D
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (DC)
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1994-01-17
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : MINN:31951D02095773D

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U S SPACE GEAR by KOZLOSKI LILLIAN D Pdf

"With more than 150 illustrations, most from the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum photo archive, U.S. Space Gear introduces students and space buffs to the development of the American space suit. From the earliest days of flight, design of comfortable yet protective flying clothing has proved almost as great a challenge as the creation of airplanes and spacecraft. As advancing technologies carried pilots nearer to space, suits were needed to duplicate the earth's atmosphere - its pressure, oxygen supply, and temperature." "Lillian Kozloski shows how researchers and suit designers culled life-saving ideas from sources both expected and obscure: deep-sea divers' equipment, the pressurized inner tubes of car tires, tomato worms, and medieval armor. Combinations of these ideas led to the protective garments still worn by high-flying pilots and to the full pressure suit, which became the modern space suit. Synthetic materials, such as Nomex, Mylar, and Kevlar, also played a significant role in making space clothing a reality." "U.S. Space Gear covers the development of the suits for each manned spaceflight program (Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and the present-day Shuttle) and the care and maintenance of space clothing." "Conservators, museum specialists, and others who work with textiles will appreciate the historical information on textiles used in space suits and the National Air and Space Museum protocols for handling newer synthetics that are ideal for short-term high performance in space but often cannot stand up to the more mundane rigors of museum display."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Lillian D. Kozloski
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2000-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0613922468

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U S Space Gear by Lillian D. Kozloski Pdf

With more than 150 illustrations, most from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's photo archive, this volume shows how researchers and designers culled life-saving ideas from sources both expected and obscure in their development of the space suit.

Author : Lillian D. Kozloski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Aeronautics, Commercial
ISBN : 1853105155

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U.S. Space Gear by Lillian D. Kozloski Pdf

Author : Rebecca E. Hirsch
Publisher : Space in Action: Augmented Rea
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781541578845

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Space Gear in Action by Rebecca E. Hirsch Pdf

"Astronauts need a lot of gear to complete missions. They can even build their own gear in space using 3D printers. Augmented reality makes space come alive in this exciting adventure"--

Author : Neil M. Maher
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674977822

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Apollo in the Age of Aquarius by Neil M. Maher Pdf

In summer 1969, astronauts landed on the moon and hippie hordes descended on Woodstock—two era-defining events that are not entirely coincidental. Neil M. Maher shows how NASA’s celestial aspirations were tethered to terrestrial concerns of the time: the civil rights struggle, the antiwar movement, environmentalism, feminism, and the culture wars.

Author : Kenneth S. Thomas,Harold J. McMann
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441995667

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U. S. Spacesuits by Kenneth S. Thomas,Harold J. McMann Pdf

Spacesuits are far more than garments. They are a personalized spacecraft that allows direct contact and interaction with everything beyond our world, and a last refuge for survival in a disaster. Creating safe, reliable, and comfortable spacesuits is an ongoing challenge that has spanned over four decades. "U. S. Spacesuits, 2nd Edition" by Kenneth S. Thomas and Harold J. McMann details the technical evolution of U. S. spacesuits from their roots in high altitude aviation and vacuum tube development to present day, with an additional look into the future. This primary source of spacesuit information explains the functions, historical development, and use of spacesuits from a worldwide perspective. In this new edition, the authors update the story of U.S. spacesuit development and efforts, from the design challenges modern engineers face to the latest roles of spacesuits in space exploration. The book also provides a close up look at NASA's new Constellation Space Suit System as well as Apollo prototype configurations that have been discovered since 2005. Also not in the earlier edition is a prototype and model of the Gemini pressure suit and an explanation of its development. Finally, there are new insights into the suits used for the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Space Shuttle, and International Space Station missions.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee to Investigate the Administration of the Internal Security Act and Other Internal Security Laws
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Ball-bearings
ISBN : STANFORD:36105024398021

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Export of Ball Bearing Machines to Russia by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee to Investigate the Administration of the Internal Security Act and Other Internal Security Laws Pdf

Part 1: Examines purpose of Soviet Union request to purchase machines from U.S. that produce miniature ball bearings.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Ball-bearings
ISBN : SRLF:A0000156414

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Export of Ball Bearing Machines to Russia by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary Pdf

Author : Valerie Oliver
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1996-09-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313033261

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Fashion and Costume in American Popular Culture by Valerie Oliver Pdf

Providing a convenient and unique look at fashion and costume literature and how it has developed historically, this volume discusses monographic and reference literature and provides information on periodicals, research centers, and costume museums and collections. It also provides a new way of looking at the literature through a database of 58 Library of Congress subject headings. It covers topics from jeans to wedding dresses and features popular examples of how clothing is used and reflected in our culture through the literature discussed. Of interest to scholars, students, and anyone curious about the unique power clothing holds in our lives. Various types of reference sources are discussed including other guides to the literature, encyclopedia, dictionaries, biographical dictionaries, specialized bibliographies, and indexing and abstracting services. Electronic CD-ROM and online databases equivalents are included in the presentation of indexing and abstracting services with major networks such as OCLC, RLIN, Lexis/Nexis, and Dialog mentioned as well. In addition a list of 123 research centers, mainly libraries, is provided and arranged geographically by state, some 176 costume museums and collections of costumes located at colleges and universities are listed alphabetically, and a list of 278 periodicals on fashion, costume, clothing and related topics is provided. A database of some 58 clothing and accessory subject headings is analyzed in the Worldcat database with the literature of the top ten specific clothing and accessory subject terms limited to media publication format are covered. Additionally, histories of costume and fashion in the U.S. and works which concentrate on psychological, sociological or cultural aspects are outlined. An appendix, including the clothing and accessory database, and author and subject indexes conclude the volume.

Author : Col. William R. Pogue
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781466868168

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How Do You Go To The Bathroom In Space? by Col. William R. Pogue Pdf

Have you ever wondered what it's really like for an astronaut in outer space? From the exciting moments to the day-to-day details, from the serious to the humorous, you'll find answers to every question you've ever had about living in space! What does it feel like to be weightless? Would a sneeze propel you backward? What happens to your body in space? And, most importantly, how do you go to the bathroom in space? Find out the answers from the astronaut who for more than a decade held the world record for the number of days spent living in space! To take advantage of the renewed interest in space travel, thanks to the success of Packing for Mars, this re-release of the bestseller (with over a quarter million copies in print) features a fresh look, dozens of authentic NASA photographs, and an introduction by John Glenn. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Maura Phillips Mackowski
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781683403128

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Life in Space by Maura Phillips Mackowski Pdf

A little-known yet critical part of NASA history Life in Space explores the many aspects and outcomes of NASA’s research in life sciences, a little-understood endeavor that has often been overlooked in histories of the space agency. Maura Mackowski details NASA’s work in this field from spectacular promises made during the Reagan era to the major new directions set by George W. Bush’s Vision for Space Exploration in the early twenty-first century. At the first flight of NASA’s space shuttle in 1981, hopes ran high for the shuttle program to achieve its potential of regularly transporting humans, cargo, and scientific experiments between Earth and the International Space Station. Mackowski describes different programs, projects, and policies initiated across NASA centers and headquarters in the following decades to advance research into human safety and habitation, plant and animal biology, and commercial biomaterials. Mackowski illuminates these ventures in fascinating detail by drawing on rare archival sources, oral histories, interviews, and site visits. While highlighting significant achievements and innovations such as space radiation research and the Neurolab Spacelab Mission, Mackowski reveals frustrations—lost opportunities, stagnation, and dead ends—stemming from frequent changes in presidential administrations and policies. For today’s dreams of lunar outposts or long-term spaceflight to become reality, Mackowski argues, a robust program in space life sciences is essential, and the history in this book offers lessons to help prevent leaving more expectations unfulfilled.

Author : American Astronautical Society
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1557 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781851095193

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Space Exploration and Humanity [2 volumes] by American Astronautical Society Pdf

A complete history of human endeavors in space, this book also moves beyond the traditional topics of human spaceflight, space technology, and space science to include political, social, cultural, and economic issues, and also commercial, civilian, and military applications. In two expertly written volumes, Space Exploration and Humanity: A Historical Encyclopedia covers all aspects of space flight in all participating nations, ranging from the Cold War–era beginnings of the space race to the lunar landings and the Apollo-Soyuz mission; from the Shuttle disasters and the Hubble telescope to Galileo, the Mars Rover, and the International Space Station. The book moves beyond the traditional topics of human spaceflight, space technology, and space science to include political, social, cultural, and economic issues, and also commercial, civilian, and military applications. Produced in conjunction with the History Committee of the American Astronautical Society, this work divides its coverage into six sections, each beginning with an overview essay, followed by an alphabetically organized series of entries on topics such as astrophysics and planetary science; civilian and commercial space applications; human spaceflight and microgravity science; space and society; and space technology and engineering. Whether investigating a specific issue or event or tracing an overarching historic trend, students and general readers will find this an invaluable resource for launching their study of one of humanity's most extraordinary endeavors.

Author : Casey C Grant
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781461482772

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Interoperable Electronic Safety Equipment by Casey C Grant Pdf

Firefighters and other emergency first responders use a huge variety of highly specialized and critical technologies for personal protection. These technologies, ranging from GPS to environmental sensing to communication devices, often run on different systems with separate power supplies and operating platforms. How these technological components function in a single synergistic system is of critical interest to firefighter end-users seeking efficient tools. Interoperable ESE states that a standardized platform for electronic safety equipment (ESE) is both logical and essential. This book develops an inventory of existing and emerging electronic equipment categorized by key areas of interest to the fire service, documents equipment performance requirements relevant to interoperability, including communications and power requirements, and develops an action plan toward the development of requirements to meet the needs of emergency responders. This book is intended for practitioners as a tool for understanding interoperability concepts and the requirements of the fire service landscape. It offers clear recommendations for the future to help ensure efficiency and safety with fire protection equipment. Researchers working in a related field will also find the book valuable.

Author : Dallas Campbell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781471164064

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Ad Astra: An Illustrated Guide to Leaving the Planet by Dallas Campbell Pdf

'I could have done with a copy of Ad Astra in December 2015!' –Tim Peake ‘A wonderful, wise and witty guide for space explorers everywhere.' – Richard Osman ‘A must read both for intrepid space explorers and misty-eyed dreamers. Now, to space!’ – Hannah Fry ‘Few people are more knowledgeable, celebratory and witty about space travel than Dallas Campbell.’ – Adam Rutherford Need some space? For almost all human history we’ve been firmly rooted to the Earth. And, sure, it's got some good things going for it: nice views, friendly inhabitants, good coffee. Air. But what if you want to get off? Whether you've got itchy feet and need a bit of a break, or you’re looking for a complete change of scene, this book has all the information you'll need to leave, with FREE expert advice from the men and woman who can actually make it happen. Do I need a passport? How do I know if I have the right stuff? Can I take my dog? What spacesuit do I need? Where am I going to go? What am I going to eat? As well as being a deeply impractical guide to getting off the planet, this is an eclectic and beautifully illustrated mix-tape of space travel stories – both real and imagined. From the migrating lunar geese that flew us to the moon in the 1600’s, to Elon Musk’s wild plan to get humans to Mars en masse in the future; from the history of early rocket science to the Soviet tortoises that secretly won the space race. A collection for anyone who has looked up in wonder at the stars... And then wondered how to get there. ‘The next best thing to actually heading off into space.’ – Jim Al-Khalili ‘Few people are more knowledgeable, celebratory and witty about space travel than Dallas Campbell.’ – Adam Rutherford ‘If, like me, you dream of going into space, this is definitely the place to start the journey.’ – Dan Snow ‘A must have volume for astronauts and armchair astronauts alike.’ – Helen Sharman OBE ‘Funny, factual and beautiful.’ – Shaun Keavney ‘Read it, make notes, and be ready when the day comes.’ – Helen Czerski

Author : Ann Darrin,Beth L. O'Leary
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1038 pages
File Size : 53,8 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