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Human Spaceflight and Exploration
Carol . Ed(S): Norberg
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Description for Human Spaceflight and Exploration
Paperback. The book examines human spaceflight and exploration, covering the space environment and the effects of space travel on the body, and exploring such design challenges as spacecraft life support systems, and space suits for extravehicular activities. Editor(s): Norberg, Carol. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 361 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 19. Weight in Grams: 617.
The book presents a unique overview of activities in human spaceflight and exploration and a discussion of future development possibilities. It provides an introduction for the general public interested in space and would also be suitable for students at university. The book includes the basics of the space environment and the effects of space travel on the human body. It leads through the challenges of designing life support systems for spacecraft as wells as space suits to protect astronauts during extravehicular activities. Research being carried out by humans in Earth orbit is being brought into context to other forms of ... Read more
The book presents a unique overview of activities in human spaceflight and exploration and a discussion of future development possibilities. It provides an introduction for the general public interested in space and would also be suitable for students at university. The book includes the basics of the space environment and the effects of space travel on the human body. It leads through the challenges of designing life support systems for spacecraft as wells as space suits to protect astronauts during extravehicular activities. Research being carried out by humans in Earth orbit is being brought into context to other forms of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
361
Condition
New
Series
Springer-Praxis Books
Number of Pages
331
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642429903
SKU
V9783642429903
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
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