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Solar sails [electronic resource] : a novel approach to interplanetary travel.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: Dordrecht : Springer, 2008.Description: 262 pISBN:
  • 9780387344041
  • 9780387685007 (electronic bk.)
  • 0387685006 (electronic bk.)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: No titleLOC classification:
  • TL783.9
Contents:
An Historical Introduction to Space Propulsion; The Rocket: How It Works in Space; Rocket Problems and Limitations; Non-Rocket In-Space Propulsion; The Solar-Sail Option: From the Oceans to Space; Principles of Space Sailing; What Is a Space Sailcraft?; Sails Versus Rockets; Exploring and Developing Space by Sailcraft; Riding a Beam of Light; Designing a Solar Sail; Building a Sailcraft; Progress to Date; Future Plans; Space Sources of Light; Modeling Thrust from Electromagnetic Radiation Pressure; Sailcraft Trajectories; Sails in the Space Environment;
Summary: Solar sail propulsion will make space exploration more affordable and offer access to destinations within (and beyond) the solar system. This book describes solar sails and how they work. It discusses the plans for solar sails and also describes how advanced technology, such as nanotechnology, might enhance solar-sail performance.
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General Books CUTN Central Library Medicine, Technology & Management 629.4754 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available 7569
General Books CUTN Central Library Medicine, Technology & Management 629.4754 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 7568

An Historical Introduction to Space Propulsion; The Rocket: How It Works in Space; Rocket Problems and Limitations; Non-Rocket In-Space Propulsion; The Solar-Sail Option: From the Oceans to Space; Principles of Space Sailing; What Is a Space Sailcraft?; Sails Versus Rockets; Exploring and Developing Space by Sailcraft; Riding a Beam of Light; Designing a Solar Sail; Building a Sailcraft; Progress to Date; Future Plans; Space Sources of Light; Modeling Thrust from Electromagnetic Radiation Pressure; Sailcraft Trajectories; Sails in the Space Environment;

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Solar sail propulsion will make space exploration more affordable and offer access to destinations within (and beyond) the solar system. This book describes solar sails and how they work. It discusses the plans for solar sails and also describes how advanced technology, such as nanotechnology, might enhance solar-sail performance.

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