Preliminary Design Of An Experimental World Circling Spaceship
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Preliminary Design Of An Experimental World Circling Spaceship
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
Release Date : 1998
Preliminary Design Of An Experimental World Circling Spaceship written by and has been published by Minnesota Historical Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Reference categories.
More than eleven years before the orbiting of Sputnik, history's first artificial space satellite, Project RAND-then active within Douglas Aircraft Company's Engineering Division-released its first report: "Preliminary Design of an Experimental World-Circling Spaceship" (SM-11827), May 2, 1946. Interest in the feasibility of space satellites had surfaced somewhat earlier in a Navy proposal for an interservice space program (March 1946). Major General Curtis E. LeMay, then Deputy Chief of the Air Staff for Research and Development, considered space operations to be an extension of air operations. He tasked Project RAND to undertake a feasibility study of its own with a three-week deadline. The resulting report arrived two days before a critical review of the subject with the Navy. The central argument turns on the feasibility of such a space vehicle from an engineering standpoint, but alongside the curves and tabulations are visionary statements, such as that by Louis Ridenour on the significance of satellites to man's store of knowledge, and that of Francis Clauser on the possibility of man in space. But the most riveting observation, one that deserves an honored place in the Central Premonitions Registry, was made by one of the contributors, Jimmy Lipp (head of Project RAND's Missile Division), in a follow-on paper nine months later: "Since mastery of the elements is a reliable index of material progress, the nation which first makes significant achievements in space travel will be acknowledged as the world leader in both military and scientific techniques. To visualize the impact on the world, one can imagine the consternation and admiration that would be felt here if the United States were to discover suddenly that some other nation had already put up a successful satellite."
Preliminary Design Of An Experimental World Circling Spaceship
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Author : Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1946
Preliminary Design Of An Experimental World Circling Spaceship written by Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1946 with Artificial satellites categories.
Hypothetical Spacecraft And Interstellar Travel
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Author : Ezekiel Nygren
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2015-02-28
Hypothetical Spacecraft And Interstellar Travel written by Ezekiel Nygren and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-28 with Science categories.
Hypothetical Spacecraft and Interstellar Travel collects information about the latest and greatest hypothetical spacecraft.
On The Edge Of Earth
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Author : Steven Lambakis
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2014-04-23
On The Edge Of Earth written by Steven Lambakis and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-23 with Technology & Engineering categories.
“Interesting and provocative. . . . Recommended for anyone interested in space policy and national security affairs.” —Choice The United States has long exploited Earth’s orbits to enhance security, generate wealth, and solidify its position as a world leader. America’s ambivalence toward military activities in space, however, has the potential to undermine our future security. Some perceive space as a place to defend and fight for America’s vital interests. Others?whose voices are frequently dominant and manifested in public rhetoric, funded defense programs, international diplomacy, and treaty commitments?look upon space as a preserve not to be despoiled by earthly strife. After forty years of discussion, the debate over America’s role in space rages on. In light of the steady increase in international satellite activity for commercial and military purposes, America’s vacillation on this issue could begin to pose a real threat to our national security. Steven Lambakis argues that this policy dysfunction will eventually manifest itself in diminished international political leverage, the forfeiture of technological advances, and the squandering of valuable financial resources. Lambakis reviews key political, military, and business developments in space over the past four decades. Emphasizing that we should not take our unobstructed and unlimited access to space for granted, he identifies potential space threats and policy flaws and proposes steps to meet national security demands for the twenty-first century. “Provides a wealth of details on a wide range of factors that contribute to space power.” —Air & Space Power Journal “Will trigger public debate, generate controversy and add creatively to the policy debate.” —John D. Stempel, author of Common Sense and Foreign Policy
Ebook Introduction To Flight
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Author : John Anderson
language : en
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Release Date : 2009-12-16
Ebook Introduction To Flight written by John Anderson and has been published by McGraw Hill this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-16 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Noted for its highly readable style, the new edition of this bestseller provides an updated overview of aeronautical and aerospace engineering. Introduction to Flight blends history and biography with discussion of engineering concepts, and shows the development of flight through this perspective. Anderson covers new developments in flight, including unmanned aerial vehicles, uninhabited combat aerial vehicles, and applications of CFD in aircraft design. Many new and revised problems have been added in this edition. Chapter learning features help readers follow the text discussion while highlighting key engineering and industry applications.
Space Exploration And Humanity
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Author : American Astronautical Society
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2010-08-23
Space Exploration And Humanity written by American Astronautical Society and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-23 with Science categories.
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.
Space Weapons And U S Strategy
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Author : Paul B. Stares
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-01-26
Space Weapons And U S Strategy written by Paul B. Stares and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-26 with History categories.
This book, first published in 1985, analyses the factors that have shaped the militarization of space. By examining in great detail the determinants of U.S. policy, it explains why for over 25 years space did not become the scene of an arms race, and why this began to change in the late 1970s. Both superpowers did, however, develop a limited anti-satellite capability in the 1960s, and these programmes are also discussed.
Quest For Space The Indian Connect
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language : en
Publisher: KW Publishers Pvt Ltd
Release Date : 2014-02-15
Quest For Space The Indian Connect written by and has been published by KW Publishers Pvt Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-15 with categories.
Human endeavours in space over the past six decades have reached a stage that just about every facet of human life today has some complement of space capability contributing to it, encompassing the entire spectrum from telecommunications, navigation, weather forecasting, remote sensing, broadcasting and disaster management. Space exploration actually owes its origins to matters military, with civil applications coming about as a by-product. Capability building in space thereafter has witnessed frenzied progress, in the spheres of both the military and the civil/commercial. With an ever increasing number of countries joining the space bandwagon, space is getting congested and competitive. International legislation on space, though well meaning, is largely viewed to be inadequate to address the concerns of equitable access to space and more alarmingly, is reticent on the issue of militarisation and weaponisation. The Indian presence in the global space order is rather significant. Ranking sixth globally in terms of space budget and technological ca pability, India is capable of going beyond its calling. Its multi-dimensional space programme spans almost the entire spectrum from space launch to satellite construction and their employment in a large array of development-centric applications, and in recent years, in missions beyond the Earth. The Mangalyaan mission to Mars currently underway symbolises India’s indigenous technological prowess and is a harbinger of its capability of cementing its status as a responsible space player at the global level. India, thus, stands today, technologically robust and self-reliant – well poised in the global space order to look beyond its domestic charter and address the concerns of the international global community. Space legislation, situational awareness and international cooperation in space security are some of the geostrategic options analysed in this book, which could facilitate Indian positioning in the global space order.
Exploring The Unknown Using Space
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Exploring The Unknown Using Space written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Astronautics categories.
People And Pixels
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1998-06-21
People And Pixels written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-06-21 with Science categories.
Space-based sensors are giving us an ever-closer and more comprehensive look at the earth's surface; they also have the potential to tell us about human activity. This volume examines the possibilities for using remote sensing technology to improve understanding of social processes and human-environment interactions. Examples include deforestation and regrowth in Brazil, population-environment interactions in Thailand, ancient and modern rural development in Guatemala, and urbanization in the United States, as well as early warnings of famine and disease outbreaks. The book also provides information on current sources of remotely sensed data and metadata and discusses what is involved in establishing effective collaborative efforts between scientists working with remote sensing technology and those working on social and environmental issues.