Encyclopedia of space science research / Raul Lajara and Javier Baron, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lajara, Raúl.

Barón, Javier, 1962-

Series:

Space science, exploration and policies series.

Space Science, Exploration and Policies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Space sciences--Research.

Space sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1318 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Presents the research in the field of space science. In this title, topics discussed include supernovae as probes for dark energy; structure and transport of the Martian surface material; the study for black hole in m-theory; origin of the Saturn rings; space science applications of aerogels; and, dynamics and disruption mechanisms of asteroids.

Contents:

""ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPACE SCIENCE RESEARCH""; ""ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPACE SCIENCE RESEARCH""; ""LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA""; ""CONTENTS""; ""VOLUME 1""; ""VOLUME 2""; ""VOLUME 3""; ""PREFACE""; ""Chapter 1: SPACE: THE PROVINCE OF MANKIND A BRIEF PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH TO SPACE EXPLORATION""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction: Man, the Walker""; ""1. A New Earth""; ""2. Noah�s Ark""; ""3. Riders of the Clouds""; ""4. I Did It!""; ""5. Astronauts Now, but what Next?""; ""6. Living in Space - Tomorrow?""; ""7. Thinking about the End""; ""Conclusion: Wisdom""; ""References""

""Chapter 2: ALEGAL REGIME FOR SPACE TOURISM: THE FUTURE FOR COMMERCIALIZATION OF SPACE STATIONS""""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Space Travel and Air Transportation:Different Applicable Law""; ""2.1. Commercial Liability Regime""; ""2.2. Space Insurance""; ""2.3. Criminal Jurisdiction Regime""; ""3. Registration and Licensing Regime""; ""4. The Status of Space Tourists (Space Hotel Rules)""; ""5. Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 3: HYPOMETABOLISM AS A RESOURCE FOR MANNED LONG-TERM SPACE FLIGHTS: A CHALLENGING PERSPECTIVE""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""

""Natural Hypometabolism: Strategies of Hibernation in Mammals""""Natural Hypometabolism Occurs under Different Forms""; ""Natural Hypometabolism Requires Multiple Physiological and MetabolicAdaptations""; ""The Mystery of Periodic Arousals""; ""Hibernating to Arouse""; ""Factors Inducing Hypometabolism""; ""Hypometabolism: The Human Impact""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 4: C. ELEGANS: A MODEL SYSTEM FOR STUDYING BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""C. Elegans � A Model System""; ""Changes in Gene Expression""

""Changes in Gene Expression in Both Worms and Flies""""Changes in Muscle Gene Expression""; ""Apoptosis""; ""Space-Based C. Elegans Mutagenesis Testing Systems""; ""Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization (ACGH)as an Aid to High Resolution GenomicAnalysis of Mutated Genomes""; ""High Resolution Analysis � Genomic Analysis of Space Worms""; ""Confirmation of Characterised Mutations""; ""Non-Biased Analysis of Genomic Regions""; ""The Future of aCGH in Space Analysis""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 5: STRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT OF THE MARTIAN SURFACE MATERIAL""; ""Abstract""

""1. Introduction""""1.1. Physical Conditions on the Martian Surface""; ""2. Mars Simulation, Modeling and In-Situ Measurement""; ""2.1. Laboratory Simulation""; ""2.2. Mars Simulation Wind Tunnel""; ""2.3. Mars Environmental Chamber""; ""2.4. Mars Analogue Environments on Earth""; ""3. Theoretical and Computational Modeling of Grain Transporton Mars""; ""3.1. Modeling on the Micro Scale""; ""3.2. Modeling on the Macro Scale""; ""3.3. Modeling on the Global Scale""; ""3.4. Analysis of the Dust Magnetic Properties Experiments on the MERRovers""

""4. In-situ Measurements and New Instrumentation""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Description based on online resource; title from title page (ebrary, viewed June 10, 2013).

ISBN:

1-61470-400-7