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Behind the glories and tragedies that make headlines and move the nation, the story of the space shuttle is inextricably bound to the lesser-known drama of the search for a reusable single-stage-to-orbit rocket. In this book, Andrew J. Butrica tells this story. Series: New Series in NASA History. Num Pages: 288 pages, 6, 6 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TBX; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801873386
- ISBN
- 9780801873386
Condition: New
€ 65.44
€ 65.44
Paperback. Offers an introduction to planetary climates that explains the global physical and chemical processes that determine climate on any planet or major planetary satellite - from Mercury to Neptune and even large moons such as Saturn's Titan. Series: Princeton Primers in Climate. Num Pages: 288 pages, 21 halftones. 15 line illus. 4 tables. BIC Classification: RBP; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 136 x 203 x 16. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691145051
- ISBN
- 9780691145051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Paperback. This book deals with the physics of cosmic ray diffusion theory, focusing on the physics of nonlinear transport of cosmic rays through turbulent interplanetary or interstellar plasma. The author proposes future research that could advance the field. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 212 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHFP; PHP; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642101397
- ISBN
- 9783642101397
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Hardback. This book provides a systematic treatment of shock waves in high-temperature collisionless plasmas as are encountered in near Earth space and astrophysics. It offers a unique and excellently illustrated course on shock wave physics and applications. Series: ISSI Scientific Report Series. Num Pages: 500 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHFP; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 33. Weight in Grams: 900.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461460985
- ISBN
- 9781461460985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.98
€ 251.98
Paperback. This book reviews the past, present and future of stratospheric flight, with a detailed exploration of the science behind it. Covers design considerations, airspeed margins in stratospheric flight, flight in low density air, jet engine operation, and more. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Popular Science. Num Pages: 239 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, 30 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PHVJ; TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441994578
- ISBN
- 9781441994578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.42
€ 48.99
€ 39.42
Paperback. The revealing backstory of spaceflight before the establishment of NASA. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8pp colour section. BIC Classification: TBX; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472911247
- ISBN
- 9781472911247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.47
€ 16.99
€ 13.47
Hardback. In documenting these events, Foster offers a broader understanding of the difficulties in sexually integrating any workplace, even when the organization approaches the situation with as positive an outlook and as strong a motivation as did NASA. Num Pages: 224 pages, 3, 3 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; PDX; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421401959
- ISBN
- 9781421401959
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.48
€ 72.48
Hardcover. Num Pages: 150 pages, 100. BIC Classification: AJ; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 308 x 19. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- powerHouse Books,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781576874981
- ISBN
- 9781576874981
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 41.05
€ 45.99
€ 41.05
Hardcover. Num Pages: 166 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 262 x 16. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781621009399
- ISBN
- 9781621009399
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.63€ 162.43
€ 237.63
€ 162.43
Fault Detection and Fault-tolerant Control Using Sliding Modes
Alwi, Halim; Edwards, Christopher; Pin Tan, C...
Hardback. With case studies illustrating the use of sliding-mode methods in aeronautical systems, this is the first text setting out the latest developments in the field. It introduces the basic concepts before moving on to describe the applications of sliding modes. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 368 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296498
- ISBN
- 9780857296498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.88
€ 195.88
Hardback. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 97 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, 22 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 355.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 97
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319492919
- ISBN
- 9783319492919
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Hardcover. Editor(s): Chesley, Alfred T. Num Pages: 144 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606927267
- ISBN
- 9781606927267
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.82€ 95.53
€ 137.82
€ 95.53
paperback. This book covers all aspects of plasma physics at an introductory level. Coverage develops the fundamental concepts of plasma description in a bottom-up approach of increasing mathematical complexity. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHFP; THK; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642436314
- ISBN
- 9783642436314
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.24
€ 90.24
Hardback. Offers a comprehensive coverage of space robotics. This book presents a mechatronic approach that could be used as a general introduction to mechatronic engineering. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Astronomy and Planetary Sciences. Num Pages: 681 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LBDA; TJFM1; TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1127.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 681
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852331641
- ISBN
- 9781852331641
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 375.51
€ 375.51
Hardcover. With the recent declarations of intent by spacefaring nations to return to the Moon and Mars, this comprehensive book is most timely. It covers the ExoMars Rover to which both authors contributed, as well as the US Mars Exploration Rover program. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 700 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TRC; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 700
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642032585
- ISBN
- 9783642032585
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.97
€ 187.97
Hardcover. Argues passionately and articulately for continuing to push the boundaries of our knowledge of the universe and, specifically, for focussing assets, intellect, and policy toward sending humans to the planet Mars by the year 2032. Num Pages: 272 pages, 70 Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; TTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 149 x 25. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426210174
- ISBN
- 9781426210174
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.78
€ 29.99
€ 24.78
Hardback. This book presents a state-of-the-art treatment of complex multi-channel system reliability assessment. It provides the requisite tools, techniques and algorithms required for designing, evaluating and optimizing ultra-reliable redundant systems. Series: Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Num Pages: 238 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TBC; TGPQ; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2010
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849964135
- ISBN
- 9781849964135
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.94
€ 198.94
hardcover. This book offers lucid, focused narratives of the space programmes of various Asian states. It examines various major drivers in connection with growth of space programmes in the region and develops futuristic scenarios. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KJMV6; KNGV; TRP; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer, India, Private Ltd India
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788132207320
- ISBN
- 9788132207320
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.06
€ 195.06
Hardcover. This book reviews recent progress in gamma-ray astrophysics and multi-messenger astronomy. Includes research on the sources of GeV and TeV photons gleaned from measurements made by new instrumentats, new work on detection of dark matter and more. Editor(s): Walter, Roland; Turler, Marc. Series: Saas-Fee Advanced Course. Num Pages: 373 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHP; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 158 x 31. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642361333
- ISBN
- 9783642361333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.78
€ 68.78
paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences. Num Pages: 156 pages, 149 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PNV; RBG; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Switzerland
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319019246
- ISBN
- 9783319019246
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.44
€ 65.44
Paperback. Provides an overview of the successful Soviet/Russian development of space suits and subsequent space walks from Vostok to MIR and ISS. This title provides details of events, including their technical development. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 245 x 22. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852337322
- ISBN
- 9781852337322
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.74€ 53.43
€ 57.74
€ 53.43
Paperback. Editor(s): Quinn, Abraham. Num Pages: 88 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 8. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633217782
- ISBN
- 9781633217782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.99€ 70.85
€ 100.99
€ 70.85
Hardcover. Editor(s): Abelson, Vivian M. Num Pages: 188 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 184 x 17. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590332733
- ISBN
- 9781590332733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.99€ 77.61
€ 100.99
€ 77.61
Paperback. Num Pages: 127 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 159 x 11. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 127
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616682361
- ISBN
- 9781616682361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.96€ 45.36
€ 62.96
€ 45.36