An edition of Solar sails (2008)

Solar sails

a novel approach to interplanetary travel

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An edition of Solar sails (2008)

Solar sails

a novel approach to interplanetary travel

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"The first part of this book describes our heritage of exploration in water-borne sailing ships, then moves quickly into the details of space-vehicle propulsion. Space sailing, the authors point out, is "free," meaning it overcomes the problems inherent in having to carry along heavy, costly, and often dangerous propellants. Also discussed are advanced space-vehicle propulsion systems, such as nuclear, solar-electric, nuclear-electric and antimatter rockets. The second part of the book describes various sail systems using either sunlight or the "solar wind." Laser and microwave systems are also described, and the relative merits of each system are compared. The third major section describes the design, fabrication and steering challenges associated with solar sails - they are significant, but not insurmountable. Finally, a fourth section goes into details of space-sailing technology for the more technical reader." "Solar Sails is filled with details sure to interest both novice space enthusiasts and those who are contemplating more advanced studies of the topic."--Jacket.

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English
Pages
253

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Cover of: Solar Sails
Solar Sails: A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel
2014, Springer London, Limited
in English
Cover of: Solar Sails
Solar Sails: A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel
Nov 05, 2014, Springer
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Cover of: Solar Sails
Solar Sails: A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel
May 2008, Springer
Hardcover in English - 1 edition
Cover of: Solar sails
Solar sails: a novel approach to interplanetary travel
2008, Copernicus Books, In association with Praxis Publishing
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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
New York, [Chichester, UK]

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
629.4754
Library of Congress
TL783.9 .V85 2008, TL1-4050

The Physical Object

Pagination
xiv, 253 p., [8] p. of plates :
Number of pages
253

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL22566009M
Internet Archive
solarsailsnovela00vulp
ISBN 10
DOI10.1007/9780387685007
ISBN 13
9780387344041, 9780387685007
LCCN
2008929597
Library Thing
6256064
Goodreads
3006474

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