Satellite Technology

Satellite Technology
Author: Anil K. Maini
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 987
Release: 2014-03-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118636376

Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-source reference on satellite technology and its applications Covering both the technology and its applications, Satellite Technology is a concise reference on satellites for commercial, scientific and military purposes. The book explains satellite technology fully, beginning by offering an introduction to the fundamentals, before covering orbits and trajectories, launch and in-orbit operations, hardware, communication techniques, multiple access techniques, and link design fundamentals. This new edition also includes comprehensive chapters on Satellite Networks and Satellite Technology – Emerging Trends. Providing a complete survey of applications, from remote sensing and military uses, to navigational and scientific applications, the authors also present an inclusive compendium on satellites and satellite launch vehicles. Filled with diagrams and illustrations, this book serves as an ideal introduction for those new to the topic, as well as a reference point for professionals. Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-source reference on satellite technology and its applications - remote sensing, weather, navigation, scientific, and military - including new chapters on Satellite Networks and Satellite Technology – Emerging Trends Covers the full range of satellite applications in remote sensing, meteorology, the military, navigation and science, and communications, including satellite-to-under sea communication, satellite cell-phones, and global Xpress system of INMARSAT The cross-disciplinary coverage makes the book an essential reference book for professionals, R&D scientists and students at post graduate level Companion website provides a complete compendium on satellites and satellite launch vehicles An ideal introduction for Professionals and R&D scientists in the field. Engineering Students. Cross disciplinary information for engineers and technical managers.

Observation of the Earth and Its Environment

Observation of the Earth and Its Environment
Author: Herbert J. Kramer
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 1531
Release: 2019-01-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642562949

This book is about spaceborne missions and instruments. In addition, surveys of airborne missions and of campaigns can be found on the accompanying CD-ROM in pdf-format. Compared with the 3rd edition the spaceborne part grew from about 300 to 1000 pages. The complete text - including the electronic-only chapters - contains more than 1900 pages. New chapters treat the history of Earth observation and university missions. The number of commercial Earth imaging missions has grown significantly. A chapter contains reference data and definitions. Extensive appendices provide a comprehensive glossary, acronyms and abbreviations and an index of sensors. An effort has been made to present the information in context, to point out relationships and interconnections. The book may serve as a reference and guide to all involved in the various national and international space programs: researchers and managers, service providers and data users, teachers and students.

Inventing a Space Mission

Inventing a Space Mission
Author: Vincent Minier
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2017-11-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319600249

This book describes prominent technological achievements within a very successful space science mission: the Herschel space observatory. Focusing on the various processes of innovation it offers an analysis and discussion of the social, technological and scientific context of the mission that paved the way to its development. It addresses the key question raised by these processes in our modern society, i.e.: how knowledge management of innovation set the conditions for inventing the future? In that respect the book is based on a transdisciplinary analysis of the programmatic complexity of Herschel, with inputs from space scientists, managers, philosophers, and engineers. This book is addressed to decision makers, not only in space science, but also in other industries and sciences using or building large machines. It is also addressed to space engineers and scientists as well as students in science and management.

CO: Twenty-Five Years of Millimeter-Wave Spectroscopy

CO: Twenty-Five Years of Millimeter-Wave Spectroscopy
Author: William B. Latter
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 509
Release: 2013-12-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401154147

Interstellar carbon monoxide (CO) was first detected in 1970 with the 36 foot diameter telescope of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory! on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona. R. W. Wilson, K. B. Jefferts, and A. A. Penzias of Bell Labs reported, "We have found intense 2.6 mm line radiation 2 from nine Galactic sources which we attribute to carbon monoxide." Soon afterward, several other basic molecules were also observed in space. IAU Symposium 170, CO: Twenty Five Years of Millimeter Wave Spectroscopy, was organized to commemorate those discoveries. The Symposium reviewed the accomplishments of a quarter century of research on interstellar molec ular gas, surveyed the current state of millimeter-wave spectroscopy, and gave a glimpse of what the next 25 years might hold. Studies of interstellar CO have revolutionized our understanding of the phases and dynamics of the interstellar medium, the initial and final stages of stellar evolution, the chemistry of dense and diffuse interstellar matter and of the solar system, the structure of the Milky Way galaxy, and the content and structure of other galaxies, some very distant. Spectroscopic studies of CO and other molecules are primary tools for investigating all these topics, which are among the most fundamental and active research areas in astrophysics. New developments in instrumentation, including sev eral powerful new telescopes, continue to keep millimeter and submillimeter wavelength radio astronomy at the forefront of research.

Cryocoolers 9

Cryocoolers 9
Author: Ronald G.Jr. Ross
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 952
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461558697

Proceedings of the 9th International Conference held in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, June 25-27, 1996

Spring Meeting

Spring Meeting
Author: American Geophysical Union. Meeting
Publisher:
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2002
Genre: Geophysics
ISBN:

Ultraviolet Spectroscopy And Uv Lasers

Ultraviolet Spectroscopy And Uv Lasers
Author: Prabhakar Misra
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 604
Release: 2002-02-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780203908327

This volume presents a complete and thorough examination of advances in the instrumentation, evaluation, and implementation of UV technology for reliable and efficient data acquisition and analysis. It provides real-world applications in expanding fields such as chemical physics, plasma science, photolithography, laser spectroscopy, astronomy and a

Highlights in Space 2004

Highlights in Space 2004
Author: International Astronautical Federation
Publisher: New York : United Nations
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2005
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9789211009613

This publication reviews recent developments in space activities, prepared in co-operation with the International Astronautical Federation, the Committee on Space Research and the International Institute of Space Law. It is divided into two sections: developments in space technology, space applications, international collaboration and space law covering the period November 2003 to October 2004; and space science research over the period November 2002 to October 2004. Topics discussed include: space transportation, unmanned orbital activities and exploration, studies of the solar system, astrophysics and life sciences related to space, satellite dynamics, environmental impacts, space research in developing countries, space weather, and capacity building.

Earth Observation Remote Sensing

Earth Observation Remote Sensing
Author: Herbert J. Kramer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3662005204

Earth science is evolving into Earth system science, changing from a discipline-specific premise to an interdisciplinary endeavor. Increased awareness of human dependence and impact upon the environment has made global change research one of the most pressing policy issues facing decision makers today. This book presents an overview of past, present, and future satellite missions and programs and their sensor complements. An effort has been made to show to some extent the scale and nature of existingnational and international activities and operations in this context. Text and illustrations are intended as a guide and roadmap to everyone interested in the wide field of Earth observation. In particular, the book may serve as a reference, or give reasonable inputs, on the following subjects: Programmatic planning on all levels, planning for the required infrastructure, exisiting and planned operational service provision, data utilization and exploitation.