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Wings In Orbit
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Author : Wayne Hale
language : en
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Release Date : 2010
Wings In Orbit written by Wayne Hale and has been published by Government Printing Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Science categories.
Explains how the space shuttle works and describes a shuttle trip from lift-off to touchdown.
Wings In Orbit
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Author : Government Printing Office
language : en
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Release Date : 2011-04-08
Wings In Orbit written by Government Printing Office and has been published by Government Printing Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-08 with Law categories.
NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT- OVERTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price Wings in Orbit is an authoritative documentation of the many accomplishments of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Starting with a foreword written by astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen, this compelling book provides accurate, authentic and easily understood accounts from NASA's best subject matter experts and external resources. The book captures the passion of those who devoted their energies to the Program's success for more than three decades. It focuses on their science and engineering accomplishments, the rich history of the program and the shuttle as an icon in U.S. history. No other book on the market has accumulated as many experts and resources on this subject nor broken it down in such easy to understand language with compelling imagery. With the Shuttle Program coming to a close, consumers will be inclined to purchase this book as it provides comprehensive information on this historic program as it ends its 30 year run. The promotions for this book will definitely benefit from the publicity of this historic event. Other related products: NASA's Contributions to Aeronautics, Vols. 1-2 is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/033-000-01334-5 Leadership in Space: Selected Speeches of NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, May 2005-October 2008 is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/033-000-01314-1 Dressing for Altitude: U.S. Aviation Pressure Suits, Wiley Post to Space Shuttle --ePub format is available for purchase through the Apple iBookstore-- Please use ISBN: 9780160915604 to search for this title in their platform. Revolutionary Atmosphere: The Story of the Altitude Wind Tunnel and the Space Power Chambers is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/033-000-01342-6 Other products produced by NASA can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/550
Wings In Orbit
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Author : National Aeronautics Administration
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2012-11-15
Wings In Orbit written by National Aeronautics Administration and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-15 with categories.
This publication "Authoritatively documents the many accomplishments of NASA's Space Shuttle Program from its origins to the present. Beginning with a Foreword by astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen, this compelling book provides clear, accurate, and authentic accounts from NASA's best subject matter experts, including aerospace engineers who worked with the shuttle program, and leading experts from the science and academic communities. The book captures the passion of those who devoted their energies to the program's success for more than three decades. It focuses on their science and engineering accomplishments, the rich history of the program, and the shuttle as an icon in U.S. history. Its comprehensive overview of the shuttle and its accomplishments, combined with its lucid prose, makes Wings in Orbit a unique resource for anyone interested in the history and achievements of American space exploration." The first great age of space exploration culminated with the historic lunar landing in July 1969. Following that achievement, the space policymakers looked back to the history of aviation as a model for the future of space travel. The Space Shuttle was conceived as a way to exploit the resources of the new frontier. Using an aviation analogy, the shuttle would be the Douglas DC-3 of space. That aircraft is generally considered to be the first commercially successful air transport. The shuttle was to be the first commercially successful space transport. This impossible leap was not realized, an unrealistic goal that appears patently obvious in retrospect, yet it haunts the history of the shuttle to this day. Much of the criticism of the shuttle originates from this overhyped initial concept. In fact, the perceived relationship between the history of aviation and the promise of space travel continues to motivate space policymakers. In some ways, the analogy that compares space with aviation can be very illustrative. If the first crewed spacecraft of 1961 are accurately the analog of the Wright brothers' first aircraft, the Apollo spacecraft of 1968 should properly be compared with the Wright brothers' 1909 "Model B"-their first commercial sale. The "B" was the product of 6 years of tinkering, experimentation, and adjustments, but were only two major iterations of aircraft design. In much the same way, Apollo was the technological inheritor of two iterations of spacecraft design in 7 years. The Space Shuttle of 1981-coming 20 years after the first spaceflights-could be compared with the aircraft of the mid-1920s. In fact, there is a good analogy in the history of aviation: the Ford Tri-Motor of 1928. But here the aviation analogy breaks down. In aviation history, advances are made not just because of the passage of calendar time but because there are hundreds of different aircraft designs with thousands of incremental technology advances tested in flight between the "B" and the Tri-Motor. Even so, the aviation equivalent compression of decades of technological advance does not do justice to the huge technological leap from expendable rockets and capsules to a reusable, winged, hypersonic, cargo-carrying spacecraft. This was accomplished with no intermediate steps. Viewed from that perspective, the Space Shuttle is truly a wonder. No doubt the shuttle is but one step of many on the road to the stars, but it was a giant leap indeed. That is what this book is about: not what might have been or what was impossibly promised, but what was actually achieved and what was actually delivered. Viewed against this background, the Space Shuttle was a tremendous engineering achievement-a vehicle that enabled nearly routine and regular access to space for hundreds of people, and a profoundly vital link in scientific advancement. The vision of this book is to take a clear-eyed look at what the shuttle accomplished and the shuttle's legacy to the world. This book will serve as an excellent reference for building future space vehicles.
Wings In Orbit
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Author : National Aeronautics and Space Administration
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-07-14
Wings In Orbit written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-14 with categories.
It is an honor to be invited to write the introduction for this tribute to the Space Shuttle, yet the invitation presents quite an emotional challenge. In many ways, I lament the coming of the end of a great era in human spaceflight. The shuttle has been a crown jewel in NASA's human spaceflight program for over 3 decades. This spectacular flying machine has served as a symbol of our nation's prowess in science and technology as well as a demonstration of our "can-do" attitude. As we face the fleet's retirement, it is appropriate to reflect on its accomplishments and celebrate its contributions. The Space Shuttle Program was a major leap forward in our quest for space exploration. It prepared us for our next steps with a fully operational International Space Station and has set the stage for journeys to deep-space destinations such as asteroids and, eventually, Mars. Our desire to explore more of our solar system is ambitious and risky, but its rewards for all humanity are worth the risks. We, as a nation and a global community, are on the threshold of taking an even greater leap toward that goal.
Wings In Orbit
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Author : Wayne Hale
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2011-06-10
Wings In Orbit written by Wayne Hale and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-10 with categories.
The Space Shuttle is an engineering marvel perhaps only exceeded by the station itself. The shuttle was based on the technology of the 1960s and early 1970s. It had to overcome significant challenges to make it reusable. Perhaps the greatest challenges were the main engines and the Thermal Protection System. The program has seen terrible tragedy in its 3 decades of operation, yet it has also seen marvelous success. One of the most notable successes is the Hubble Space Telescope, a program that would have been a failure without the shuttle's capability to rendezvous, capture, repair, as well as upgrade. Now Hubble is a shining example of success admired by people around the world. As the program comes to a close, it is important to capture the legacy of the shuttle for future generations. That is what "Wings In Orbit" does for space fans, students, engineers, and scientists. This book, written by the men and women who made the program possible, will serve as an excellent reference for building future space vehicles. We are proud to have played a small part in making it happen. Our journey to document the scientific and engineering accomplishments of this magnificent winged vehicle began with an audacious proposal: to capture the passion of those who devoted their energies to its success while answering the question "What are the most significant accomplishments?" of the longest operating human spaceflight program in our nation's history. This is intended to be an honest, accurate, and easily understandable account of the research and innovation accomplished during the era.
Proceedings Of The 2nd International Conference On Mechanical System Dynamics
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Author : Xiaoting Rui
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2024-06-18
Proceedings Of The 2nd International Conference On Mechanical System Dynamics written by Xiaoting Rui and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-18 with Science categories.
The 2nd International Conference of Mechanical System Dynamics (ICMSD2023) is devoted to “Technology Innovations by Understanding Mechanical Dynamics”, with 18 sessions to promote research in dynamic theories on complex structures, multidisciplinary integration, and advanced technologies for applications. It is held on September 1–5 in Peking University, Beijing, China. The conference is expected to provide a platform for academic researchers and engineers in the field of mechanical system dynamics to exchange scientific and technical ideas.
Wings In Orbit Scientific And Engineering Legacies Of The Space Shuttle Nasa Sp 2010 3409 1971 2010
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language : en
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Release Date : 2011
Wings In Orbit Scientific And Engineering Legacies Of The Space Shuttle Nasa Sp 2010 3409 1971 2010 written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with categories.
Spaceflight In The Shuttle Era And Beyond
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Author : Valerie Neal
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2017-01-01
Spaceflight In The Shuttle Era And Beyond written by Valerie Neal and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
An exploration of the changing conceptions of the iconic Space Shuttle and a call for a new vision of spaceflight The thirty years of Space Shuttle flights saw contrary changes in American visions of space. Valerie Neal, who has spent much of her career examining the Space Shuttle program, uses this iconic vehicle to question over four decades' worth of thinking about, and struggling with, the meaning of human spaceflight. She examines the ideas, images, and icons that emerged as NASA, Congress, journalists, and others sought to communicate rationales for, or critiques of, the Space Shuttle missions. At times concurrently, the Space Shuttle was billed as delivery truck and orbiting science lab, near-Earth station and space explorer, costly disaster and pinnacle of engineering success. The book's multidisciplinary approach reveals these competing depictions to examine the meaning of the spaceflight enterprise. Given the end of the Space Shuttle flights in 2011, Neal makes an appeal to reframe spaceflight once again to propel humanity forward.
Radiology Of The Orbit And Visual Pathways E Book
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Author : Jonathan J Dutton
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2010-02-02
Radiology Of The Orbit And Visual Pathways E Book written by Jonathan J Dutton and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-02 with Medical categories.
Dr. Jonathan J. Dutton, a world leader in orbital surgery, presents Radiology of the Orbit and Visual Pathways. This new and unique diagnostic guide offers expert advice on the full spectrum of uses of CT and MRI, the two core methods of radiologic imaging of the orbit. An atlas style approach provides the essential text you need to accurately diagnose over 120 of the more common disorders you’ll come across in your daily routine, and over 1,100 lavish illustrations enhance your visual guidance. Covering the entire visual pathways from the eye to the occipital cortex, you’ll gain thorough knowledge of normal anatomy and how it compares to pathologic findings to confidently diagnose. • Offers expert guidance on the strengths and weaknesses of CT and MRI and discusses the correct application of each, so you can choose the most appropriate technology for the most accurate diagnosis for more than 120 disorders. • Uses an atlas-style approach, illustrating the full spectrum of scanning available for each disorder and includes 1,100 images to help you better identify, recognize, and understand the complete variations of each disease. • Presents clear and concise artwork that illustrates the mechanics of each imaging protocol making difficult concepts easy to grasp and explains the physics behind each technology to help you understand how and why various imaging techniques apply to specific lesions. • Illustrates the normal anatomic structures in the orbit and brain to compare against pathologic presentations for better understanding of disease.
Photovoltaics For Space
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Author : Sheila G. Bailey
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2022-10-26
Photovoltaics For Space written by Sheila G. Bailey and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-26 with Technology & Engineering categories.
PV has traditionally been used for electric power in space. Solar panels on spacecraft are usually the sole source of power to run the sensors, active heating and cooling, and communications. Photovoltaics for Space: Key Issues, Missions and Alternative Technologies provides an overview of the challenges to efficiently produce solar power in near-Earth space and beyond: the materials and device architectures that have been developed to surmount these environmental and mission-specific barriers. The book is organized in four sections consisting of detailed introductory and background content as well as a collection of in-depth space environment, materials processing, technology, and mission overviews by international experts. This book will detail how to design and optimize a space power system's performance for power-to-weight ratio, effectiveness at end of operational life (EOL) compared to beginning of operational life (BOL), and specific mission objectives and goals. This book outlines the knowledge required for practitioners and advanced students interested in learning about the background, materials, devices, environmental challenges, missions, and future for photovoltaics for space exploration. - Provides an update to state-of-the-art and emerging solar cell technologies - Features comprehensive coverage of solar cells for space exploration and materials/device technology options available - Explains the extreme conditions and mission challenges to overcome when using photovoltaics in space