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Hardcover. After pioneering this technology and growing the market, COMSAT fell prey to changes in government policy and to its own lack of entrepreneurial talent. The author explores the factors which contributed to this rise and fall of COMSAT. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNTT; TJKS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137396914
- ISBN
- 9781137396914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
Hardcover. In this remarkable oral history, Slava Gerovitch presents interviews with the men and women who witnessed Soviet space efforts firsthand. Rather than comprising a "master narrative," these fascinating and varied accounts bring to light the often divergent perspectives, experiences, and institutional cultures that defined the Soviet space program. Series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology. Num Pages: 319 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJP; HBTW; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137481788
- ISBN
- 9781137481788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.28
€ 150.28
paperback. Num Pages: 650 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JW; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 37. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1987
- Number of pages
- 650
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349086177
- ISBN
- 9781349086177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.34
€ 69.34
Paperback. This book traces the development of the European space programme from its pre-1970 beginnings to the prospects for European ventures beyond the year 2000. It looks at the failure of the Europa Rocket programme, and the development of the successful Ariane programme. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349101276
- ISBN
- 9781349101276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.69
€ 47.69
Paperback. An examination of American space policy in the 12 years after World War II and in particular of the reaction provoked by the launching of the first Sputnik satellite in 1957. In the author's opinion the truth of what occurred in this period has been clouded by confusion and misinformation. Series: Studies in Military and Strategic History. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBAH; JPS; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349119837
- ISBN
- 9781349119837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.58
€ 66.58
Hardback. Considers the theory and practice of virtual organizations at three levels: the individual, the group, and the corporation. This book looks at different problems that have to be considered in the design and implementation of relevant tools, how information is used or how it is accessed, created, communicated, and reused once again. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; TTD; UT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017322
- ISBN
- 9781402017322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.94
€ 130.94
Hardback. Presents many transistor circuits and building blocks associated with power electronics in general, and examines the major subsystem components for solar-based spacecraft power systems. This book introduces the technique and concept of 'continuity of states' for nonlinear circuits handling power transfer under cyclic excitation. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFC; TJFM1; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072611
- ISBN
- 9781402072611
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.52
€ 198.52
The Earth's Plasmasphere. A Cluster and Image Perspective.
. Ed(S): Darrouzet, Fabien; de Keyser, Johan;...
hardcover. This up-to-date review of plasmaspheric science discusses current observations from both NASA and ESA spacecraft findings. The innovative techniques discussed offer readers an overview of the highly structured plasma, sculpted by complex electromagnetic fields. Editor(s): Darrouzet, Fabien; De Keyser, Johan; Pierrard, Viviane. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHFP; PHVG; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441913227
- ISBN
- 9781441913227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.65
€ 228.65
Paperback. Today's astronauts require many abilities. This text introduces the myriad technologies and activities that constitute or affect astronaut training, such as emergency procedures, virtual environment training, and the fixed-based and motion-based simulators. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 300 pages, 26 black & white illustrations, 24 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 171 x 16. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441913494
- ISBN
- 9781441913494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 43.90
€ 53.99
€ 43.90
Paperback. Series: Shock Wave and High Pressure Phenomena. Num Pages: 556 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHD; PHFC; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 556
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441919199
- ISBN
- 9781441919199
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 257.56
€ 257.56
paperback. The eleven papers in this text are based on new observations by spacecraft at Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Titan. Written by researchers in planetary science, aeronomy, and atmospheric science, they cover all aspects of solar system aeronomy. Editor(s): Nagy, Andrew F.; Balogh, Andre; Cravens, Thomas E.; Mendillo, Michael; Muller-Wodarg, Ingo. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 460 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441927729
- ISBN
- 9781441927729
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.66
€ 195.66
Paperback. Editor(s): Barratt, Michael; Pool, Sam. Num Pages: 610 pages, 100 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBPC; MMRB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 210 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 612
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441931733
- ISBN
- 9781441931733
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 289.32
€ 289.32
Hardback. This book covers modeling of X-ray pulsar signals and explains how X-ray pulsar signals can be used to solve the relative navigation problem. It formulates the problem, proposes a recursive solution and analyzes different aspects of the navigation system. Num Pages: 118 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 118
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441980168
- ISBN
- 9781441980168
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.18
€ 127.18
Paperback. At Home in Space explores both the individual missions within the decade and key challenges facing human space exploration, from the problems of simply breathing and eating in space to the difficulties of locomotion on the Moon. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 494 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 49 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 30. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 494
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441988096
- ISBN
- 9781441988096
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 43.98
€ 48.99
€ 43.98
Hardback. Here is an overview of the balloon-borne Sunrise telescope project of 2009, which collected measurements of the magnetic structure of the solar atmosphere on its intrinsic spatial and temporal scales. Includes a detailed account of Sunrise's instrumentation. Editor(s): Barthol, Peter. Num Pages: 126 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 361.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 126
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441997739
- ISBN
- 9781441997739
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.16
€ 127.16
Paperback. This book explores what our world would be like if we were suddenly to lose most or all of our space assets. The author reviews threats to satellites, describes the weather, GPS, defense and communications at risk, and discusses how to secure and protect them. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Popular Science. Num Pages: 199 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, 55 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: RBP; RGW; TJKS; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 9. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461418290
- ISBN
- 9781461418290
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.78
€ 42.78
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Development. Num Pages: 133 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 24 colour illustrations, 6 black & white tables, 1 colour. BIC Classification: TJKS; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 170 x 8. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 133
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461419938
- ISBN
- 9781461419938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.68
€ 65.68
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Development. Num Pages: 118 pages, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: THX; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 193.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 118
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461419990
- ISBN
- 9781461419990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.22
€ 65.22
paperback. This comprehensive book provides an overview of the basic concepts and new methods in the emerging scientific area known as quantum plasmas. It offers the reader a step by step construction of the quantum hydrodynamic method applied to plasmas. Series: Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHM; PHQ; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461429517
- ISBN
- 9781461429517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.01
€ 127.01
Paperback. This book covers US-Russian space efforts in the early to late 1990s, when relations between East and West began to improve and the foundations of harmony and co-operation were laid for the first time with Shuttle-Mir and the International Space Station. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 508 pages, 75 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; TRP; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 177 x 20. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461432777
- ISBN
- 9781461432777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 43.90
€ 48.99
€ 43.90
Paperback. Presents a review of the knowledge regarding the use of pharmaceuticals during spaceflights. This title offers a comprehensive review of the literature, addressing each area of pharmacokinetics and each major physiological system in turn. Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Development. Num Pages: 120 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; PNK; TDCW; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 201.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461433958
- ISBN
- 9781461433958
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.01
€ 82.01
Paperback. This book explores the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the 1980s and early 1990s, with each attempting to outdo the other - the Americans keen to build a space station, the Soviets keen to build a space shuttle. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 631 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1KBB; TBX; TRP; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1073.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461434290
- ISBN
- 9781461434290
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.74€ 54.99
€ 57.74
€ 54.99
Hardcover. Beginning with factors that set space programs apart from other management challenges, this book uses theory and example of real programs worldwide to identify the tools needed to manage large, complex space programs in both government and commercial settings. Series: Space Technology Library. Num Pages: 373 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461437543
- ISBN
- 9781461437543
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.97
€ 195.97
Hardback. Deals with the dynamics and diagnostics of solar magnetic fields and plasmas in the Sun's atmosphere. This title presents the following areas of research: techniques for incorporating radiation transfer effects into three-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic models of the solar interior and atmosphere, and more. Editor(s): Fan, Yuhong; Fisher, George. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHFP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461437604
- ISBN
- 9781461437604
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97