Small satellite technology is opening up a new era in space exploration offering reduced cost of launch and maintenance, operational flexibility with on-orbit reconfiguration, redundancy etc. The true power of such mission...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Oct-2021, Hardback, Kirjastus: William Collins, ISBN-13: 9780008389321)
Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell....Loe edasi...
In the 1960s, at the height of the Space Race, a young boy named Steven Hawley dreamed of getting close to the stars. But with the odds stacked against him to become an astronaut, he dove deep into a study of telescopes and astronomy, never thinki...Loe edasi...
Since 1977, when Gerard K. ONeills book The High Frontier was first published, there have been few attempts to push for new developments in large-scale, orbital space settlement, which remains an under-investigated subject. The most sig...Loe edasi...
Advanced Propulsion Techniques is a detailed version of the technology related to space travel, connecting the past with the present and beyond, and the past being the rocketry and the latter deep-space drives. A compelling reference work for the...Loe edasi...
This book is a collection of selected papers presented at 2025 3rd International Conference on Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems, held on October 2426, 2025 in Songshan Lake, Guangdong, China. It presents cutting-edge original research within Unmanne...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009689328)
Aimed at students of science and engineering, this book examines the physics behind getting an uncrewed spacecraft to the nearest stars. Linking fundamental concepts to real-world applications, it provides a coherent, one-stop introduction to the ch...Loe edasi...
This book provides a comprehensive overview of UAVs, encompassing both fixed-wing and copter-type configurations. It offers a detailed analysis of the potential applications of UAVs, complemented by a comparative study of their distinct characterist...Loe edasi...
This book considers the unique method of inertial confinement fusion as a means for propelling a spacecraft on missions, through interplanetary and interstellar space. This has involved combining the two separate fields of knowledge that is advanced...Loe edasi...
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to, and application of, heuristic search methods, specifically the genetic algorithm, for use with mission sets operating in multi-body gravitational systems. Detailed dynamical and mission models, as...Loe edasi...
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the high-temperature thermophysical properties of the liquid state of metals essential for aerospace and nuclear applications. It begins by tracing the development of rapid electrical pulse heating, offe...Loe edasi...
This book explores the design, analysis, and performance of laminated composite materials specifically tailored for the aerospace industry. It discusses the critical role these materials play in enhancing the performance, safety, and efficiency of m...Loe edasi...
EmDrive provides a comprehensive description of the theoretical background to this emerging technology. It includes the derivation of essential equations, provides thruster design details, and describes the manufacture and methods of testing that wo...Loe edasi...
Spacecraft Power Systems presents comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals, design-trades, components, controls, and operations of spacecraft power systems. It includes emerging high voltage systems for in-space propulsion for interplanetary trave...Loe edasi...
This book provides a self-contained account of neutron star properties, microscopic nuclear dynamics and the recent observational developments in multimessenger astronomy....Loe edasi...
Breaking new ground in criminology, this book reflects on the expansion of outer space endeavours, the new pathways this presents for crime, challenges to Earth-based conceptions of justice, and the ethical issues raised....Loe edasi...
The extraordinary true story of Lockheed Martin’s “Skunk Works”—the radical innovation hub that designed the greatest airplanes of the twentieth century—and the visionary who made it all possibleIt began with a humble warehouse buildin...Loe edasi...
Humanity has entered a new age of space exploration. By the end of this decade, astronauts will be back on the Moon, and plans are already underway to send future crewed missions to Mars. A Future Spacefaring Society assembles renowned researchers a...Loe edasi...
This book details the identification and flight test technology development for the current large and medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system from China. System engineering methods and technology maturity management are adopted during the...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 12-May-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: Columbia University Press, ISBN-13: 9780231224178)
Pierre Sokolsky provides a history of knowledge of the Sun through the lens of sunspots and the solar cycle, shedding new light on key discoveries and the people who made them....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 12-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of California Press, ISBN-13: 9780520409521)
What astronauts extraordinary experiences of awe and humility teach us about humanity. What is it like to stand in the shadow of Earth and the Moon and look out at the vastness of the Milky Way? To confront a view so grand it canno...Loe edasi...
Optical measurement technologies play a critical role in advancing aerospace research by enabling precise monitoring of structures and materials under dynamic conditions. This collection highlights recent applications of fiber-optic and optical sens...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 01-May-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: America Through Time, ISBN-13: 9781634996273)
In 1938, the City of Denver donated more than 65,000 acres southeast of the city to the War Department for use as a bombing range. Preparing for the looming threat of war, by 1941 the site was named Buckley Field to honor Longmont, Colorado, native F...Loe edasi...
This book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of electric-oriented aviation, its underlying technologies, and its potential impact on the future of air travel. It encourages readers to envision a more sustainable future and become aw...Loe edasi...
