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  • Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Their Applications

    by Scott Madry ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Professor Madry, one of the world's leading experts in the field of the practical applications of satellites and space technologies, provides in a condensed form, a quick yet comprehensive overview of all aspects of satellite navigation.This new edition concisely addresses the latest breakthrough technologies, the various national systems, the many applications, the regulatory issues, and the ... Read more

    $53.99 USD

  • Disruptive Space Technologies and Innovations

    The Next Chapter

    by Scott Madry ...
    Series series Space and Society
    In the past century alone, we have witnessed groundbreaking technological innovations quickly displace established industries, thereby opening up entirely new markets or fields of research. Such "disruptive technologies" are hard to predict in advance, and yet, they have the potential to significantly alter the course of history. Written by one of the world’s leading space applications experts, ... Read more

    $107.09 USD

  • Innovative Design, Manufacturing and Testing of Small Satellites

    by Scott Madry, Peter Martinez, Rene Laufer ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book details key trends involving the recent formation of scores of companies that build and launch small satellites or provide key components for small satellite constellations. The applications and usage are quite diverse and include student experiments, serious scientific experimentation, and totally new types of commercial constellations, particularly in telecommunications and remote ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Their Applications

    by Scott Madry ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Dr. Madry, one of the world's leading experts in the field, provides in a condensed form a quick yet comprehensive overview of satellite navigation. This book concisely addresses the latest technology, the applications, the regulatory issues, and the strategic implications of satellite navigation systems. This assesses the strengths and weaknesses of satellite navigation networks and review of all ... Read more

    $49.99 USD

  • Space Systems for Disaster Warning, Response, and Recovery

    by Scott Madry ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This SpringerBrief provides a general overview of the role of satellite applications for disaster mitigation, warning, planning, recovery and response. It covers both the overall role and perspective of the emergency management community as well as the various space applications that support their work. Key insights are provided as to how satellite telecommunications, remote sensing, navigation ... Read more

    $49.99 USD

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    by Mr. Leslie E. Corrice ...
    For five days beginning March 11, 2011, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in Japan experienced the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl in 1986. Why was the accident possible? What happened during these crucial five days? Who might have been responsible? A combination of government complacency, industrial arrogance, and an economic conflict of interest are unquestionably involved. ... Read more

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  • GPS Declassified

    by Richard D. Easton ...
    GPS Declassified examines the development of GPS from its secret, Cold War military roots to its emergence as a worldwide consumer industry. Drawing on previously unexplored documents, the authors examine how military rivalries influenced the creation of GPS and shaped public perceptions about its origin. Since the United States’ first program to launch a satellite in the late 1950s, the nation ... Read more

    $34.95 USD

  • Space Safety Regulations and Standards

    Edited by Joseph N. Pelton, Ram Jakhu ...
    When international rules and regulations governing space travel were first being developed, only a few countries had any space presence and commercial space activity was non-existent. Today, over 50 countries have on-orbit satellites and commercial space presence is essential to commercial telecommunications and broadcasting, yet international space law remains in its infancy.Space Safety ... Read more

    $179.99 USD

  • Small Satellites and Their Regulation

    by Joseph N. Pelton, Ram S. Jakhu ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Since the launch of UoSat-1 of the University of Surrey (United Kingdom) in 1981, small satellites proved regularly to be useful, beneficial, and cost-effective tools. Typical tasks cover education and workforce development, technology demonstration, verification and validation, scientific and engineering research as well as commercial applications. Today the launch masses range over almost three ... Read more

    $53.99 USD

  • Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier

    Facing the Ultimate Frontier

    by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Avis Lang ...
    A thought-provoking and humorous collection on NASA and the future of space travel.Neil deGrasse Tyson is a rare breed of astrophysicist, one who can speak as easily and brilliantly with popular audiences as with professional scientists. Now that NASA has put human space flight effectively on hold—with a five- or possibly ten-year delay until the next launch of astronauts from U.S. soil—Tyson’s ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

  • Satellite Basics for Everyone

    An Illustrated Guide to Satellites for Non-Technical and Technical People

    by C. Robert Welti ...
    Learn about satellites that affect us every day, how they work, and how we can place and keep them on orbit.Satellite Basics for Everyone presents an introduction and overview to satellites. Its written as clearly and understandably as possible for a wide audience. It provides a learning tool for grade school students. High school and college students can use it for helping them decide on career ... Read more

    $7.19 USD

  • Mission to Mars

    My Vision for Space Exploration

    by Buzz Aldrin, Leonard David ...
    Can astronauts reach Mars by 2035? Absolutely, says Buzz Aldrin, one of the first men to walk on the moon. Celebrated astronaut, brilliant engineer, bestselling author, Aldrin believes it is not only possibly but vital to America's future to keep pushing the space frontier outward for the sake of exploration, science, development, commerce, and security. What we need, he argues, is a commitment by ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

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