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Space science
paperback. The expansion of our civilization to the Moon and beyond is now within our reach. This book explores the importance of being a spacefaring nation. It proposes maximizing use of the Moon and shows that science and engineering fact are ahead of science fiction. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 400 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 23. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Praxis United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441908704
- ISBN
- 9781441908704
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.92€ 53.32
€ 57.92
€ 53.32
paperback. Each Apollo mission that reached the Moon in the 1960s and 1970s deserves its own book-length account covering the planning, the flight, and the scientific results. This volume is just one in a series that will become the definitive account of the Apollo era. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 541 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 30. Weight in Grams: 909.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Praxis United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 541
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441976062
- ISBN
- 9781441976062
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.75€ 58.94
€ 62.75
€ 58.94
paperback. This objective study examines the many-sided Tunguska phenomenon, the explosive event in the USSR that cannot be explained by simple meteoric models. The author sets out the progress made in researching the event and deals with the UFO myths surrounding it. Editor(s): Ashpole, Edward. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 328 pages, 38 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Copernicus United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461429258
- ISBN
- 9781461429258
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.10€ 47.88
€ 53.10
€ 47.88
Hardback. Editor(s): Elphic, Richard C.; Russell, Christopher. Num Pages: 133 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 66 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PGS; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 133
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319187167
- ISBN
- 9783319187167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Hardback. Interesting and often unexpected achievements of the mechanics of space flight throw a new light onto several classical problems. The book's emphasis is on analysis carried out on the level of graphs and drawings, and sometimes numbers, revealing the beauty of the research process leading to the results. Translator(s): Iacob, Andrei. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB; TRP; TTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764358662
- ISBN
- 9783764358662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.57
€ 203.57
Paperback. A comprehensive presentation of data, theory and practice in attitude analysis. It features discussions of common data anomalies, data validation, attitude hardware and associated mathematical models, and a presentation of geometrical procedures for mission analysis and attitude accuracy studies which can eliminate many complex simulations. Editor(s): Wertz, James R. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 858 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1978th Edition
- Number of pages
- 880
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789027712042
- ISBN
- 9789027712042
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 324.72
€ 324.72
Hardcover. This book examines the nature of planets and their potential to harbor life as well as the role of life itself as an engine to increase the habitability of planets and satellites. It details new mission concepts for the remote study of habitability. Editor(s): Vera, Jean-Pierre de; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PSAF; RBG; TTDS; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400765450
- ISBN
- 9789400765450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.28
€ 232.28
Num Pages: 208 pages, 14 black & white images. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 237 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University Press of Florida United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813061504
- ISBN
- 9780813061504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.78
€ 29.78
The Coming Robot Revolution. Expectations and Fears About Emerging Int...
Bar-Cohen, Yoseph; Hanson, David
Hardback. This fascinating book discusses the emergence of humanlike robots into our everyday world. It covers the trends, possibilities, and concerns we will all feel with their emergence. State-of-the-art photos and futuristic illustrations are included. Num Pages: 173 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDR; PDZ; TJFM; TTDS; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387853482
- ISBN
- 9780387853482
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 35.44
€ 41.99
€ 35.44
Hardback. This stunningly illustrated book describes how NASA is planning a seventh landing on the Moon. The book reveals the very latest strategies for how we'll get to the Moon, what we know today, what we want to find out, and what life on the Moon will be like. Num Pages: 216 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 75 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PGG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387938806
- ISBN
- 9780387938806
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.50
€ 41.99
€ 37.50
Hardback. Obtained by applying the dynamical system approach to mission design, space manifold dynamics represent a fascinating alternative to elliptic motion and provide a deeper understanding of the classical three and N-body problems in celestial mechanics. This book gives a state-of-the-art overview of the field. Editor(s): Perozzi, Ettore; Ferraz-Mello, Sylvio. Series: Space Technology Proceedings (Closed). Num Pages: 273 pages, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441903471
- ISBN
- 9781441903471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.35
€ 203.35
Hardback. Encyclopedia of Planetary Landforms Editor(s): Hargitai, Henrik; Kereszturi, Akos. Num Pages: 2497 pages, 1287 black & white illustrations, 575 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; RBG; RGW; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 146. Weight in Grams: 6332.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 2497
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461431336
- ISBN
- 9781461431336
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 1,553.47
€ 1,553.47
Hardback. Editor(s): Young, Laurence R. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA); Sutton, Jeffrey P. Num Pages: 1100 pages, 100 black & white illustrations, 100 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MB; MFG; MQW; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 1100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319121901
- ISBN
- 9783319121901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 621.28
€ 621.28
Hardback. This book presents edited and peer-reviewed papers from the 3rd International Workshop on Occultations for Probing Atmosphere and Climate (OPAC-3), held in Austria. It provides a key reference on the current status in the field and looks toward new horizons. Editor(s): Steiner, Andrea; Kirchengast, Gottfried; Foelsche, Ulrich; Pirscher, Barbara. Num Pages: 331 pages, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDN; PG; PHVG; RBP; RGW; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642003202
- ISBN
- 9783642003202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.22
€ 206.22
Hardback. Series: Springer Geochemistry/mineralogy. Num Pages: 272 pages, 151 black & white illustrations, 17 colour illustrations, 17 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHFC; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 629.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662484777
- ISBN
- 9783662484777
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.10
€ 72.10
Hardcover. Based on the lunar global Digital Elevation Models (DEM) of Chang E1 (CE1), this book presents CCD stereo image data with digital photogrammetry. The spatial resolution of the DEM is 500m, with horizontal accuracy of 192m and vertical accuracy of 120m. Colorshaded relief maps with contour lines show the lunar topographical characteristics. Num Pages: 247 pages, 220 colour illustrations, 194 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; RGW; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 326 x 254 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1206.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662484371
- ISBN
- 9783662484371
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.66
€ 221.66
Paperback. Adriana Ocampo grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, dreaming about exploring planets. She never doubted that all her dreams would come true someday. How did Adriana land a job with NASA while still in her teens? How did a robot parked on Mars make her fall in love with rocks - and instantly decide to become a planetary geologist? Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGT; TTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 254 x 11. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Joseph Henry Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309095556
- ISBN
- 9780309095556
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.67
€ 21.99
€ 20.67
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Prometheus Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616149338
- ISBN
- 9781616149338
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.62
€ 27.99
€ 24.62
Hardback. Editor(s): Clemens, Evelyn. Num Pages: 143 pages. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 143
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634840712
- ISBN
- 9781634840712
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.33€ 144.32
€ 191.33
€ 144.32
Hardback. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: PHVB; RGW; TTD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 180. .
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633219182
- ISBN
- 9781633219182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.50€ 186.50
€ 248.50
€ 186.50