Manned Spacecraft Technologies

Manned Spacecraft Technologies
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 370
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ISBN-10 : 9789811548987
ISBN-13 : 9811548986
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Manned Spacecraft Technologies by : Hong Yang

This book offers essential information on China’s human spacecraft technologies, reviewing their evolution from theoretical and engineering perspectives. It discusses topics such as the design of manned spaceships, cargo spacecraft, space laboratories, space stations and manned lunar and Mars detection spacecraft. It also addresses various key technologies, e.g. for manned rendezvous, docking and reentry. The book is chiefly intended for researchers, graduate students and professionals in the fields of aerospace engineering, control, electronics & electrical engineering, and related areas.

Manned Spacecraft Design Principles

Manned Spacecraft Design Principles
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 649
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ISBN-10 : 9780124199767
ISBN-13 : 0124199763
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Manned Spacecraft Design Principles by : Pasquale M. Sforza

Manned Spacecraft Design Principles presents readers with a brief, to-the-point primer that includes a detailed introduction to the information required at the preliminary design stage of a manned space transportation system. In the process of developing the preliminary design, the book covers content not often discussed in a standard aerospace curriculum, including atmospheric entry dynamics, space launch dynamics, hypersonic flow fields, hypersonic heat transfer, and skin friction, along with the economic aspects of space flight. Key concepts relating to human factors and crew support systems are also included, providing users with a comprehensive guide on how to make informed choices from an array of competing options. The text can be used in conjunction with Pasquale Sforza's, Commercial Aircraft Design Principles to form a complete course in Aircraft/Spacecraft Design. - Presents a brief, to-the-point primer that includes a detailed introduction to the information required at the preliminary design stage of a manned space transportation system - Involves the reader in the preliminary design of a modern manned spacecraft and associated launch vehicle - Includes key concepts relating to human factors and crew support systems - Contains standard, empirical, and classical methods in support of the design process - Culminates in the preparation of a professional quality design report

About Sustaining Supply Technology for Manned Spacecraft

About Sustaining Supply Technology for Manned Spacecraft
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Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages : 142
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ISBN-10 : 9783752842890
ISBN-13 : 375284289X
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis About Sustaining Supply Technology for Manned Spacecraft by : Christian Zschoch

At the present time, space travel is characterized by separately developed technologies of the space-traveling nations. Depending on fixed financial budgets and expensive technology companies, the developed spaceships are strongly designed just for a specific mission profile in order to reduce costs and risks as far as possible. Because of their less sustainable supply concept, these spacecraft allow only a limited mission duration and require regular supply deliveries in addition. On the other hand side, mission periods continue to lengthen with the planned exploration of Mars, asteroids or other objects that are even more distant. These missions will require high sustainable supply concepts in order to enable autonomous and long-term life support of human mission participants. The now existing solutions do not yet meet these requirements, so the current approach of spacecraft design had to undergo a conceptual review. The research made in the context of this work led to the design of a new generation of spacecraft, which supports with its optimized hull construction such extended long-term missions in terms of durability, variability and life support. All its embedded biological and chemical processes have, on the one hand, the primary aim to enable humans a long stay in space and, on the other hand, to be independent of an external mission supply. The performed research activities also included the necessary mechanical and energetical functions for which an extreme lifetime extension of up to 60 years was aimed.

The History of Human Space Flight

The History of Human Space Flight
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Publisher : University Press of Florida
Total Pages : 693
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780813059709
ISBN-13 : 0813059704
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis The History of Human Space Flight by : Ted Spitzmiller

Military Writers Society of America Awards, Gold Medal for History Highlighting men and women across the globe who have dedicated themselves to pushing the limits of space exploration, this book surveys the programs, technological advancements, medical equipment, and automated systems that have made space travel possible. Beginning with the invention of balloons that lifted early explorers into the stratosphere, Ted Spitzmiller describes how humans first came to employ lifting gasses such as hydrogen and helium. He traces the influence of science fiction writers on the development of rocket science, looks at the role of rocket societies in the early twentieth century, and discusses the use of rockets in World War II warfare. Spitzmiller considers the engineering and space medicine advances that finally enabled humans to fly beyond the earth's atmosphere during the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. He recreates the excitement felt around the world as Yuri Gagarin and John Glenn completed their first orbital flights. He recounts triumphs and tragedies, such as Neil Armstrong's "one small step" and the Challenger and Columbia disasters. The story continues with the development of the International Space Station, NASA's interest in asteroids and Mars, and the emergence of China as a major player in the space arena. Spitzmiller shows the impact of space flight on human history and speculates on the future of exploration beyond our current understandings of physics and the known boundaries of time and space.

Advanced Technology for Human Support in Space

Advanced Technology for Human Support in Space
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 151
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ISBN-10 : 9780309057448
ISBN-13 : 0309057442
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Advanced Technology for Human Support in Space by : National Research Council

Advanced Technology for Human Support in Space was written in response to a request from NASA's Office of Life and Microgravity Sciences and Applications (OLMSA) to evaluate its Advanced Human Support Technology Program. This report reviews the four major areas of the program: advanced life support (ALS), environmental monitoring and control (EMC), extravehicular activities (EVA), and space human factors (SHF). The focus of this program is on long-term technology development applicable to future human long-duration space missions, such as for a hypothetical new mission to the Moon or Mars.

Advanced Space Propulsion Systems

Advanced Space Propulsion Systems
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 139
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9783709105474
ISBN-13 : 3709105471
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Advanced Space Propulsion Systems by : Martin Tajmar

Space propulsion systems have a great influence on our ability to travel to other planets or how cheap a satellite can provide TV programs. This book provides an up-to-date overview of all kinds of propulsion systems ranging from classical rocket technology, nuclear propulsion to electric propulsion systems, and further to micro-, propellantless and even breakthrough propulsion, which is a new program under development at NASA. The author shows the limitations of the present concepts and how they could look like in the future. Starting from historical developments, the reader is taken on a journey showing the amazing technology that has been put on hold for decades to be rediscovered in the near future for questions like how we can even reach other stars within a human lifetime. The author is actively involved in advanced propulsion research and contributes with his own experience to many of the presented topics. The book is written for anyone who is interested in how space travel can be revolutionized.

Spacecraft Structures

Spacecraft Structures
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 503
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ISBN-10 : 9783540755531
ISBN-13 : 3540755535
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis Spacecraft Structures by : J. Jaap Wijker

Space flight is a comprehensive and innovative part of technology. It encompasses many fields of technology. This monograph presents a cross section of the total field of expertise that is called "space flight". It provides an optimal reference with insight into the design, construction and analysis aspects of spacecraft. The emphasis of this book is put on unmanned space flight, particularly on the construction of spacecraft rather than the construction of launch vehicles.

LSC Human Spaceflight with Website

LSC Human Spaceflight with Website
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Publisher : Learning Solutions
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0077230280
ISBN-13 : 9780077230289
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis LSC Human Spaceflight with Website by : Wiley Larson

Human Spaceflight: Mission Analysis and Design is essential if you manage, design, or operate systems for human spaceflight. This book provides a much-needed big-picture perspective that can be used by managers, engineers and students to integrate the myriad of elements associated with human spaceflight. With end-to-end coverage of designing human space systems for Earth, Moon, and Mars, Human Spaceflight spotlights key issues and possible problems to consider as part of the design process. Written by a group of 67 professional engineers, managers, and educators from industry, government, and academia, this book shares industry and government best practices as well as lessons learned from decades of experience. Topics include: space and surface environments, human factors, safety, orbits and trajectories, space station design, life support systems, thermal controls, guidance and navigation, power systems, robotics, and so much more.

Project Mercury

Project Mercury
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 86
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1852334061
ISBN-13 : 9781852334062
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Project Mercury by : John Catchpole

Catchpole tells the fascinating story behind the development of the first American manned space program and its associated infrastructure. He provides accounts of the space launch vehicles, astronauts and their training, tracking systems and individual flights.

The Story of Manned Space Stations

The Story of Manned Space Stations
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 183
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780387684888
ISBN-13 : 0387684883
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis The Story of Manned Space Stations by : Philip Baker

This book charts the history of manned space stations in a logical, chronological order. It tells the story of the two major space powers starting out on their very separate programs, but slowly coming together. It describes rarely mentioned development programs, most of which never flew, including the US Manned Orbiting Laboratory, the Soviet Almaz station, and the Soviet Polyus battlestation. The Mir space station was one of the greatest human achievements in modern history, and a thorough telling of its story is essential to this book. This book is the first of its kind to tell the whole story of the manned space stations from the USA and Russia.