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Long, K.F., author
This book reviews the many reasons for exploring our stellar neighbors using robotic probes, and closely examines new technologies for constructing space probes that can traverse the enormous distances between the stars...
New York: [Springer, ], 2012
e20425171
eBooks Universitas Indonesia Library
Halley, J. Woods, author
This book reviews the various scientific issues that arise in considering the question of how common extraterrestrial life is likely to be in our galaxy and whether humans are likely to detect it. The book stands out because of its very systematic organization and relatively unbiased treatment of the main...
Heidelberg : [Springer, ], 2012
e20425202
eBooks Universitas Indonesia Library
Seedhouse, Erik, author
The book will describe how the mission architecture will evolve, how crews will be selected and trained, and what the mission will entail from launch to landing. However, the focus of "interplanetary outpost" is on the human element. The extended duration, logistical challenges, radiation concerns, communication lag times, isolation, and...
New York: [Springer, ], 2012
e20425213
eBooks Universitas Indonesia Library
Mann, Ingrid, editor
This book provides a focused description of the current state of research and experimental results concerning nanodust in the solar system. It addresses three major questions: What is nanodust? How was it discovered in the solar system? And how do we interpret the observations? The book serves as a self-contained...
Berlin : [Springer, ], 2012
e20425281
eBooks Universitas Indonesia Library
Szego, Karoly, editor
This volume summarizes the recent results of the exploration of venus, mars and titan in the field of space plasma physics. These are the only non-magnetic solar system bodies having dense atmospheres. A number of space missions investigated these objects; the past and the current missions are put in context...
New York: [Springer, ], 2012
e20425319
eBooks Universitas Indonesia Library
Thomas, Kenneth S., author
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...
New York: Springer, 2012
e20425327
eBooks Universitas Indonesia Library
Somov, Boris V., author
This two-part book is devoted to classic fundamentals and current practices and perspectives of modern plasma astrophysics. This first part uniquely covers all the basic principles and practical tools required for understanding and work in plasma astrophysics. More than 25% of the text is updated from the first edition, including...
New York: Springer, 2013
e20425342
eBooks Universitas Indonesia Library
Ulivi, Paolo, author
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...
New York: Springer, 2012
e20424974
eBooks Universitas Indonesia Library
The articles focus on the spacecraft and its instruments, the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA), the Extreme Ultraviolet Variability Experiment (EVE), and the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI). Articles within also describe calibration results and data processing pipelines that are critical to understanding the data and products, concluding with a description...
New York: Springer, 2012
e20410868
eBooks Universitas Indonesia Library
Slotkin, Arthur L., author
Following the contributions of George E. Mueller, in this unique book Arthur L. Slotkin answers such questions as: exactly how did the methods developed for use in the Air Force ballistic missile programs get modified and used in the Apollo Program? How did George E. Mueller, with the help of...
New York: [Springer, ], 2012
e20425148
eBooks Universitas Indonesia Library
