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Advanced Space Propulsion Systems
Martin Tajmar
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Description for Advanced Space Propulsion Systems
Paperback. Weltraumantriebe sind der Schlussel zur Raumfahrt! Sie bestimmen die Reisezeit zu fernen Planeten und sind naturlich ein wesentlicher Kostentreiber fur jede Weltraummission. Num Pages: 138 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 96 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 6. Weight in Grams: 280.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
Number of pages
138
Condition
New
Number of Pages
130
Place of Publication
Vienna, Austria
ISBN
9783211838624
SKU
V9783211838624
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Advanced Space Propulsion Systems
"... Der Autor bietet auf gedrangtem Raum eine ausgezeichnete wie spannende Ubersicht uber Geschichte, Gegenwart und potentielle Zukunft von Raketenmotoren - mit allen Risiken und Nebenwirkungen. Lesenswert, vor allem der visionaren Ausblicke bezuglich kunftiger Antriebe und deren Quellen wegen." Neue Ruhr Zeitung 3/2003