Understanding Space : An Introduction to Astronautics

Sellers, Jerry Jon; Astore, William J.; Giffen, Robert B.; Larson, Wiley J; Sellers, Jerry; Astore, William; Giffen, Robert; Larson, Wiley

ISBN 10: 0072943645 / ISBN 13: 9780072943641

Verlag: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing, 2003

Pages are clean with no markings. May show minor signs of wear or cosmetic defects marks, cuts, bends, or scuffs on the cover, spine, pages, or dust jacket. May have remainder marks on edges. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers DBV.0072943645.VG

Inhaltsangabe:

This is an introductory text in astronautics. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. It features section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations, and is extensively illustrated with many photos, figures, and examples Space law, politics,and economics This is a truly user-friendly, full-color text focused on understanding concepts and practical applications but written in a down-to-earth, engaging manner that painlessly helps you understand complex topics. It is laid out with multi-color highlights for key terms and ideas, reinforced with detailed example problems, and supported by detailed section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Understanding Space : An Introduction to ...
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: very_good
Auflage: 2. Auflage