Advances in Space Science and Technology
- 1st Edition, Volume 10 - January 1, 1970
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Frederick I. Ordway
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 0 2 3 0 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 1 5 7 3 - 0
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Request a sales quoteAdvances in Space Science and Technology, Volume 10 provides information pertinent to the developments in space science and technology. This book discusses the logistic and shelter construction, environment, and transportation aspects of Antarctic and lunar exploration. Organized into five chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the comparison of the lunar exploration program with the exploration of Antarctica. This text then explores the surface geology of the planet Mars wherein the study emphasizes that water erosion transport does not exist, that an oxidizing atmosphere is absent, and that wind erosion must be minimal. Other chapters consider the problems associated with navigation aboard spaceships traveling between the stars. This book discusses as well the inadequacy of space communication systems as a means of providing an instantaneous and uninterrupted service. The final chapter deals with predictions about the utility of space flight. This book is a valuable resource for readers who are interested in space science and technology.
Contributors to Volume 10
Foreword
Contents of Previous Volumes and Supplementary Monographs
Antarctic Research and Lunar Exploration
I. Introduction
II. Mission Objectives
III. Role of Man
IV. Man and the Environment
V. Logistics
VI. Shelter and Protective Construction
VII. Construction Methods and Techniques
VIII. Transportation
IX. Program Administration and Planning
X. The Dilemma of Economic Benefit
XI. National Security and Prestige and International Cooperation
XII. Conclusions
References
Geology of Mars
I. Former Interpretations of Mars
II. Polar Phenomena and Orbital Relations
III. The Dark and Light Regions on Mars
IV. Orbital Eccentricity and Seasonal Meteorology
V. Planetary Volcanism and Consequences
VI. Erosion on Mars
VII. Seasonal Phenomena: Indicators of Certain Topographic Features
VIII. Consequences of Impact from Foreign Bodies
IX. The Crust of Mars and Diastrophism
X. Absence of the Roles of Water and Oxygen
XI. Mineralogical Consequences
References
Navigational Aspects of Transstellar Space Flight
I. Introduction
II. Observables
III. Navigational Concepts
IV. Instrumentation
V. Summary
References
The “Trojan Relay” as a Method of Ensuring Uninterrupted Radio Communication Throughout the Solar System
I. Introduction
II. The “Trojan Relay” System
III. Planetary Relay System
IV. Stability of the Trojan Positions
V. Trojan Relay Design Concept
VI. Potential Disadvantages of the System
References
Astronautics: An Outline of Utility
I. Introduction
II. The Obvious Utility of Space Flight
III. Some Speculative Possibilities
IV. Beyond Mere Utility
Epilogue
References
Author Index
Subject Index
Cumulative Topical Index
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 10
- Published: January 1, 1970
- No. of pages (eBook): 308
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483202303
- eBook ISBN: 9781483215730
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