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Space Technology : A Short Introduction / by Ignacio Chechile.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Chechile, Ignacio.
- Series:
- Physics and Astronomy Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Outer space--Exploration.
- Outer space.
- Astronautics.
- Aerospace engineering.
- Thermodynamics.
- Heat engineering.
- Heat--Transmission.
- Heat.
- Mass transfer.
- Space Exploration and Astronautics.
- Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.
- Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer.
- Local Subjects:
- Space Exploration and Astronautics.
- Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.
- Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (124 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2023.
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2023.
- Summary:
- This engaging and accessible book is designed as a quick and easy way to get up to speed on all things in space technology. It also offers extensive references and links that allow readers to delve deeper into the subject. Whether you were a newcomer to space technology or a seasoned professional, this book is the best way to brush up on the basics of everything from satellite design and construction to the physics behind objects orbiting celestial bodies. Written in an accessible tone that is easy to understand, this book is perfect for reading during a short flight or any other spare moment you might have. You can learn about the main laws of Physics behind objects in orbit, the environments that satellites face while in space, and the processes involved in designing and building these incredible machines. Along the way, you can also get a glimpse into the history of space technology, including the foundational technologies that have made it all possible. So why not join the community of space enthusiasts and get up to speed on everything you need to know about space technology?
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Artificial Satellites; The shortest Introduction Ever
- Semiconductors In Space
- The Hectic Ride To Space
- Configuring Spacecraft
- A Peek Under the Hood
- Satellites As Data Sources
- Operating Machines Floating in Space
- Making Reliable And Dependable Spacecraft
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Chechile, Ignacio Space Technology
- ISBN:
- 9783031348181
- 3031348184
- OCLC:
- 1381546488
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