Stratospheric balloons : science and commerce at the edge of space / Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ehrenfried, Manfred von.

Series:

Springer-Praxis books in space exploration

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Balloons in astronomy.

Stratosphere--Research.

Stratosphere.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer ; Chichester : Praxis Publishing, 2021.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Stratospheric balloons are powerful tools used to study the Earth and its atmosphere, as well as the greater cosmos beyond. This book describes the science and technology behind modern stratospheric ballooning, along with the surprising ways it has impacted our daily lives. The book takes you through every step of the process, starting with an in-depth introduction to basic balloon types and their uses before delving into balloon construction and mission planning. Along the way, you will learn about the novel technologies that have radically changed these balloons and their ability to launch, control and navigate them over specific ground targets. Next follows an exploration of their incredible applications, including research in atmospheric science, cosmology and astronomy, earth studies, meteorology, and aerobiology, and also commercial capabilities such as Internet networks and high-altitude tourism. The community of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs involved in stratospheric ballooning is only ever growing. This book shows you how these national and international efforts have truly soared in recent years, and it will be an enjoyable read for anybody interested in learning more about how science and commerce are conducted in the stratosphere, at the edge of space.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Stratospheric Balloon Descriptions

Chapter 3. Balloon Elements

Chapter 4. Mission Drivers and Operations

Chapter 5. Commercial Corporations and Applications

Chapter 6. Launch Sites

Chapter 7. Scientific Flight Types

Chapter 8. Accomplishments

Chapter 9. The Balloon World

Chapter 10. Educating the Next Generation

Chapter 11. Conclusions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 25, 2021).

ISBN:

9783030681302

3030681300

OCLC:

1241442184

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.