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Stratospheric Balloons
Author | : Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 378 |
Release | : 2021-03-04 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3030681300 |
Stratospheric balloons are powerful tools used to study the Earth and its atmosphere, as well as the greater cosmos beyond. This book describes the science and technology behind modern stratospheric ballooning, along with the surprising ways it has impacted our daily lives. The book takes you through every step of the process, starting with an in-depth introduction to basic balloon types and their uses before delving into balloon construction and mission planning. Along the way, you will learn about the novel technologies that have radically changed these balloons and their ability to launch, control and navigate them over specific ground targets. Next follows an exploration of their incredible applications, including research in atmospheric science, cosmology and astronomy, earth studies, meteorology, and aerobiology, and also commercial capabilities such as Internet networks and high-altitude tourism. The community of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs involved in stratospheric ballooning is only ever growing. This book shows you how these national and international efforts have truly soared in recent years, and it will be an enjoyable read for anybody interested in learning more about how science and commerce are conducted in the stratosphere, at the edge of space.
International Study on Cost-Effective Earth Observation Missions
Author | : Rainer Sandau |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2006-03-09 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9780415391368 |
It is within the means of many nations to conduct or participate in cost-effective Earth observation missions. This study provides a definition of cost-effective Earth observation missions and information about background material and organizational support. It discusses cost drivers and provides advice on achieving cost-effective missions and discusses training and education. The conclusions and recommendations range from more general factors, which drive the small satellite mission activities, to visions of future cost-effective Earth observation missions. Complementary to large complex missions, small satellite missions have specific advantages: more frequent missions opportunities and therefore faster return of science and application data, a larger variety of missions and greater diversification of potential users; more rapid expansion of the technical and/or scientific knowledge base; greater involvement of local and small industry. This volume will prove to be a useful source of information to governments, space agencies, academia, and industry.
Revitalizing NASA's Suborbital Program
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 97 |
Release | : 2010-04-11 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309150833 |
Suborbital flight activities, including the use of sounding rockets, aircraft, high-altitude balloons, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles, offer valuable opportunities to advance science, train the next generation of scientists and engineers, and provide opportunities for participants in the programs to acquire skills in systems engineering and systems integration that are critical to maintaining the nation's leadership in space programs. Furthermore, the NASA Authorization Act of 2008 finds it in the national interest to expand the size of NASA's suborbital research program and to consider increased funding. Revitalizing NASA's Suborbital Program is an assessment of the current state and potential of NASA's suborbital research programs and a review of NASA's capabilities in this area. The scope of this review includes: existing programs that make use of suborbital flights; the status, capability, and availability of suborbital platforms; the existing or planned launch facilities for suborbital missions (including the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy); and opportunities for scientific research, training, and educational collaboration in the conduct of suborbital missions by NASA. The findings illustrate that suborbital program elements-airborne, balloon, and sounding rockets-play vital and necessary strategic roles in NASA's research, innovation, education, employee development, and spaceflight mission success, thus providing the foundation for achievement of agency goals.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2014
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1180 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Administrative agencies |
ISBN | : |
1990 NASA Authorization
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Transportation, Aviation, and Materials |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1296 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
NASA's Science Mission Directorate
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : |
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2016
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1170 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Administrative agencies |
ISBN | : |