Advances in space science. Volume 1, 1959 /

Advances in Space Science, Volume 1 brings together research and developments in the astronautical sciences. This volume is composed of six chapters that also cover the field of bioastronautics, which involves the human aspects of space travel. The opening chapter deals with the orbits and interplan...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Ordway, Frederick I., III (Frederick Ira), 1927-2014 (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York ; London : Academic Press, 1959.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Advances in Space Science, Volume 1 brings together research and developments in the astronautical sciences. This volume is composed of six chapters that also cover the field of bioastronautics, which involves the human aspects of space travel. The opening chapter deals with the orbits and interplanetary trajectories and a critical evaluation of interplanetary communications. The next chapters consider the problem of supplying power on board orbital and space vehicles, power being needed for many tasks in space, including the operation of communication systems. The remaining three chapters tre.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 412 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781483199597
1483199592
9781483224626
1483224627