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Astronomical Image and Data Analysis

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Astronomical Image and Data Analysis

Astronomical Image and Data Analysis by Jean-Luc Starck , Fionn Murtagh
English | PDF (True) | 2002 | 292 Pages | ISBN : N/A | 27.2 MB

When we consider the ever increasing amount of astronomical data available to us, we can well say that the needs of modern astronomy are growing by the day. Ever better observing facilities are in operation. The fusion of infor­ mation leading to the coordination of observations is of central importance. The methods described in this book can provide effective and efficient ripostes to many of these issues. Much progress has been made in recent years on the methodology front, in line with the rapid pace of evolution of our technological infrastructures. The central themes of this book are information and scale. The approach is astronomy-driven, starting with real problems and issues to be addressed. We then proceed to comprehensive theory, and implementations of demonstrated efficacy. The field is developing rapidly. There is little doubt that further important papers, and books, will follow in the future. Colleagues we would like to acknowledge include: Alexandre Aussem, Albert Bijaoui, Franc;ois Bonnarel, Jonathan G. Campbell, Ghada Jammal, Rene Gastaud, Pierre-Franc;ois Honore, Bruno Lopez, Mireille Louys, Clive Page, Eric Pantin, Philippe Querre, Victor Racine, Jerome Rodriguez, and Ivan Valtchanov.

Selected Proceedings of the 6th Space Resources Conference: KGK 2023

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Selected Proceedings of the 6th Space Resources Conference: KGK 2023

Selected Proceedings of the 6th Space Resources Conference: KGK 2023 by Agata Kołodziejczyk, Joanna Pyrkosz–Pacyna, Krzysztof Grabowski, Katarzyna Malinowska, Olga Sergijenko
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 259 Pages | ISBN : 3031536096 | 44.9 MB

This book collects advances, innovations, and applications in the field of space resources and exploration, as presented by international researchers at the 6th Space Resources Conference (KGK), held in Kraków, Poland on May 15-16, 2023. The conference serves as a forum for discussion on the state-of-the-art technologies applicable to current challenges of space exploration, the use of space resources to improve the living conditions of humans and protect Earth’s natural environment, and the latest research results on space resource extraction, transportation, manufacturing in space, and how to develop settlements on the Moon and Mars. Topics include bioastronautics and life support systems, Earth observation and sensors issues, space law, subspace missions, space industry, society and space, space education, and space structures design and operations. The book, which was selected by means of a rigorous peer-review process, presents a wealth of exciting ideas that will open novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.

Recent Advances in Aerospace Engineering: Select Proceedings of MRAE 2023

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Recent Advances in Aerospace Engineering: Select Proceedings of MRAE 2023

Recent Advances in Aerospace Engineering: Select Proceedings of MRAE 2023 by Sanjay Singh, Perumalla Janaki Ramulu, Sachin Singh Gautam
English | PDF (True) | 2024 | 605 Pages | ISBN : 9819713056 | 20.8 MB

The book presents the select proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Modern Research in Aerospace Engineering (MRAE 2023). It covers the latest research in the field of aerospace engineering and space technology. Various topics covered in this book are aerospace propulsion; space research; avionics and instrumentation; aerodynamics, wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics; structural analysis and finite element method; aerospace materials and manufacturing system; air safety and airworthiness; aircraft control system and stability; aircraft maintenance, overhauling, NDT and other technical tests; autonomous airborne systems; airborne defence systems; AI and ML applications in aerospace engineering; unmanned aerial vehicles and flight mechanics. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals in aerospace engineering and space science and technology.

Reliability Engineering of BeiDou Navigation Satellite

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Reliability Engineering of BeiDou Navigation Satellite

Reliability Engineering of BeiDou Navigation Satellite by Hui Yang , Haitao Zhao
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 464 Pages | ISBN : 9819991293 | 27 MB

This book describes the reliability research results and experience of BeiDou navigation satellite in engineering development. According to the characteristics of high reliability and high availability, this book discusses the reliability requirements, reliability design, reliability modeling, and reliability analysis of navigation satellite and constellation, focusing on the demonstration and decomposition of reliability requirements, constellation availability design, satellite availability design, and availability analysis. Based on the characteristics of batch production of navigation satellites, the particularity of reliability work is analyzed, and the reliability assurance works during batch production such as process reliability, data consistency comparison, storage reliability, and redundant satellite demonstration are introduced.

Handbook of Satellite Applications, Second Edition (Repost)

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Handbook of Satellite Applications, Second Edition (Repost)

Handbook of Satellite Applications, Second Edition by Joseph N. Pelton, Scott Madry, Sergio Camacho-Lara
English | PDF (True) | 2017 | 1557 Pages | ISBN : 3319233858 | 49.4 MB

The first edition of this ground breaking reference work was the most comprehensive reference source available about the key aspects of the satellite applications field. This updated second edition covers the technology, the markets, applications and regulations related to satellite telecommunications, broadcasting and networking—including civilian and military systems; precise satellite navigation and timing networks (i.e. GPS and others); remote sensing and meteorological satellite systems. Created under the auspices of the International Space University based in France, this brand new edition is now expanded to cover new innovative small satellite constellations, new commercial launching systems, innovation in military application satellites and their acquisition, updated appendices, a useful glossary and more.

Religions and Extraterrestrial Life: How Will We Deal With It?

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Religions and Extraterrestrial Life: How Will We Deal With It?

Religions and Extraterrestrial Life: How Will We Deal With It? by David A. Weintraub
English | PDF (True) | 2014 | 229 Pages | ISBN : 3319050559 | 1.8 MB

In the twenty-first century, the debate about life on other worlds is quickly changing from the realm of speculation to the domain of hard science. Within a few years, as a consequence of the rapid discovery by astronomers of planets around other stars, astronomers very likely will have discovered clear evidence of life beyond the Earth. Such a discovery of extraterrestrial life will change everything.

Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farmworker Turned Astronaut

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Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farmworker Turned Astronaut

Monica Rojas Rubin, "Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farmworker Turned Astronaut"
English | 2012 | ISBN: 1455522805 | EPUB | pages: 272 | 6.6 mb

Moon: Prospective Energy and Material Resources

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Moon: Prospective Energy and Material Resources

Moon: Prospective Energy and Material Resources by Viorel Badescu
English | PDF (True) | 2012 | 771 Pages | ISBN : 3642279686 | 24.9 MB

The Earth has limited material and energy resources. Further development of the humanity will require going beyond our planet for mining and use of extraterrestrial mineral resources and search of power sources. The exploitation of the natural resources of the Moon is a first natural step on this direction. Lunar materials may contribute to the betterment of conditions of people on Earth but they also may be used to establish permanent settlements on the Moon. This will allow developing new technologies, systems and flight operation techniques to continue space exploration.

Trajectory Optimization and Guidance Methods for Mars Entry

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Trajectory Optimization and Guidance Methods for Mars Entry

Trajectory Optimization and Guidance Methods for Mars Entry by Shuang Li , Xu Liu , Xiu-qiang Jiang , Yu-ming Peng
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 297 Pages | ISBN : 9819962811 | 83.8 MB

This book systematically investigates the Mars entry problem from the perspectives of deterministic optimization, uncertainty optimization, and guidance. Began with a detailed review of the robotic missions and human-scaled exploration plans to Mars, theories or concepts of optimal control, uncertainty quantification, robust optimization, model predictive control, sequential convex programming, and computational guidance are subsequently introduced. Correspondingly, this book presents a series of trajectory planning and guidance algorithms to improve the robustness, reliability, and safety of the Mars missions. Because the Mars entry problem is studied using advanced mathematics, including probability theory, optimization theory, and cybernetics, thus the book is primarily designed as a textbook for graduate students in aerospace engineering, aeronautics, and astronautics departments. Engineers and researchers may also use this book as a reference or tutorial to help with the modeling and simulation of the Mars entry problem due to its thorough simulations and analyses.

Micromechanics of Ceramic-Matrix Composites at Elevated Temperatures

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Micromechanics of Ceramic-Matrix Composites at Elevated Temperatures

Micromechanics of Ceramic-Matrix Composites at Elevated Temperatures by Longbiao Li
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 139 Pages | ISBN : 9819712939 | 13.2 MB

Ceramic-matrix composites (CMCs) possess high specific strength and modulus at elevated temperature, and have already been applied in hot-section components in aero-engines. To ensure the operation reliability and safety of CMCs components, it is necessary to understand the micro damage mechanisms and internal damage state in the composites. This book focuses on the micromechanics of CMCs at elevated temperatures, including, the stress-strain behavior, proportional limit stress, residual strength, mechanical hysteresis, interface damage, strain response, and lifetime of CMCs at elevated temperatures. This book can help the material scientists and engineering designers to better understand and master the micromechanics of CMCs at elevated temperatures.

Cosmic Ray Interactions, Propagation, and Acceleration in Space Plasmas (Repost)

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Cosmic Ray Interactions, Propagation, and Acceleration in Space Plasmas (Repost)

Cosmic Ray Interactions, Propagation, and Acceleration in Space Plasmas by Lev I. Dorman
English | PDF (True) | 2006 | 877 Pages | ISBN : 140205100X | 14.9 MB

xxii CONTENTS In 1957 I was invited to work on special problems in Magnetic Laboratory of the Academy of Sciences of USSR as a Head of Department of Magnetic Hydrodynamics. In few years this Laboratory was transfered into the I. V. Kurchatov Institute of Atomic Energy, and I continued to work in this Institute up to 1965. In parallel I also worked at Moscow State University as Professor in the CR and Space Research Team. I also gave lectures in Irkutsk, Alma-Ata, Nalchik, Tbilisi, Erevan, Samarkand, and others places. Over about 40 years of teaching under my supervision more than hundred graduate students and scientists in USSR and some other countries gained their Ph. D. and several tenths became Doctors of Science. As my hobby I continued to work in CR research, and as Vice-President of All-Union Section of Cosmic Rays and Radiation Belts, took an active part in preparing the Soviet net of CR stations to the IGY (International Geophysical Year, 1957-1958): we equipped all soviet stations in USSR and in Antarctica with standard cubic and semi-cubic muon telescopes and with neutron monitors of IGY (or Simpson’s) type. In connection with preparing for the IQSY (the International Quiet Sun Year, 1964-1965), the soviet net of CR stations was extended about two fold and they were equipped with neutron super-monitors of IQSY type (with an effective surface about 10 times bigger than the previous monitor of IGY type).

Space Plasma Physics: Stationary Processes

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Space Plasma Physics: Stationary Processes

Space Plasma Physics: Stationary Processes by Akira Hasegawa , Tetsuya Sato
English | PDF | 1989 | 183 Pages | ISBN : 3642741878 | 20.1 MB

During the 30 years of space exploration, important discoveries in the near-earth environment such as the Van Allen belts, the plasmapause, the magnetotail and the bow shock, to name a few, have been made. Coupling between the solar wind and the magnetosphere and energy transfer processes between them are being identified. Space physics is clearly approaching a new era, where the emphasis is being shifted from discoveries to understanding. One way of identifying the new direction may be found in the recent contribution of atmospheric science and oceanography to the development of fluid dynamics. Hydrodynamics is a branch of classical physics in which important discoveries have been made in the era of Rayleigh, Taylor, Kelvin and Helmholtz. However, recent progress in global measurements using man-made satellites and in large scale computer simulations carried out by scientists in the fields of atmospheric science and oceanography have created new activities in hydrodynamics and produced important new discoveries, such as chaos and strange attractors, localized nonlinear vortices and solitons. As space physics approaches the new era, there should be no reason why space scientists cannot contribute, in a similar manner, to fundamental discoveries in plasma physics in the course of understanding dynamical processes in space plasmas.

Capillary Surfaces: Shape — Stability — Dynamics, in Particular Under Weightlessness

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Capillary Surfaces: Shape — Stability — Dynamics, in Particular Under Weightlessness

Capillary Surfaces: Shape — Stability — Dynamics, in Particular Under Weightlessness by Dieter Langbein
English | PDF | 2002 | 373 Pages | ISBN : 3540418156 | 5.9 MB

Even today flying into space is an undertaking at the borderline of what is curreiitly feasible. h veq complex assen~bly of sophist~icated machinery is needed in order to reach orbit and return from there to Eart,ll safely. A11 ast,ronaut knows that only if t,he rocket engines, inertial navigat,ion platforms. hydraulic systems; generators of electrical power, att,itude control systems, life support sj stems, coinput~ers. data transmission equipment, heat shields and many other components work flawlessly can he or she accomplish a mission in good llealt,h. I11 other words there is risk, but the odds are better than even. How else could a man or a woman see the incredible beauty of our planet Earth from a clist,ance? Take t,he combination of it,s colours. white and blue. It is so breatht,akingly stunning, that most likely not even a poet could find words to adequately describe it. There is the curved line of the horizon with an incredibly black slij above it. L4t first sight it is evident how elidless and empty the universe actually is. The Eart,h's horizon is fringed with a royal blue seam, our at,mosphere. Its beauty and fragility are thrilling, and seen from orbit it is instantly apparent that there is not much air around us.

Astrophysics: A New Approach

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Astrophysics: A New Approach

Astrophysics: A New Approach by Wolfgang Kundt
English | PDF | 2001 | 185 Pages | ISBN : N/A | 18.5 MB

For a quantitative understanding of the physics of the universe - from the solar system through the milky way to clusters of galaxies all the way to cosmology - these edited lecture notes are perhaps among the most concise and also among the most critical ones: Astrophysics has not yet stood the redundancy test of laboratory physics, hence should be aware of early interpretations. Special chapters are devoted to magnetic and radiation processes, supernovae, disks, black-hole candidacy, bipolar flows, cosmic rays, gamma-ray bursts, image distortions, and special sources. At the same time, planet earth is viewed as the arena for life, with plants and animals having evolved to homo sapiens during cosmic time. – This text is unique in covering the basic qualitative and quantitative tools, formulae as well as numbers, needed for the precise interpretation of frontline phenomena. The author compares mainstream interpretations with new and even controversial ones he wishes to emphasize.

Fundamental Astronomy, Third Revised and Enlarged Edition

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Fundamental Astronomy, Third Revised and Enlarged Edition

Fundamental Astronomy, Third Revised and Enlarged Edition by Hannu Karttunen, Pekka Kröger, Heikki Oja, Markku Poutanen, Karl Johan Donner
English | PDF | 1996 | 538 Pages | ISBN : 3540609369 | 58.3 MB

Fundamental Astronomy gives a well-balanced and comprehensive introduction to the various fields of classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound basis for more profound studies in the astronomical sciences.