Solar Sails
A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel
(Sprache: Englisch)
The reality of sunlight-based sailing in space began in May 2010, and solar sail technology and science have continued to evolve rapidly through new space missions. Using the power of the Sun's light for regular travel propulsion will be the next major leap...
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The reality of sunlight-based sailing in space began in May 2010, and solar sail technology and science have continued to evolve rapidly through new space missions. Using the power of the Sun's light for regular travel propulsion will be the next major leap forward in our journey to other worlds. This book is the second edition of the fascinating explanation of solar sails, how they work and how they will be used in the exploration of space. Updated with 35% new material, this second edition includes three new chapters on missions operated by Japan and the US, as well as projects that are in progress. The remainder of the book describes the heritage of exploration in water-borne sailing ships and the evolution to space-vehicle propulsion; as well as nuclear, solar-electric, nuclear-electric and antimatter rocket devices. It also discusses various sail systems that may use either sunlight or solar wind, and the design, fabrication and steering challenges associated with solar sails. The first edition was met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, and deemed "a title that needs to be on your shelf if you're seriously interested in the next step as we move beyond rocketry" ( Centauri Dreams , September 2008). Written with a mixed approach, this book appeals to both the general public as well as those with a more scientifically technical background.
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Part I: Space Engines: Past and Present.- A 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.- Part II: Space Mission by Sail.- Principles of Space Sailing.- What Is a Space Sailcraft?- Sails vs. Rockets.- Exploring and Developing Space by Sailcraft.- Riding a Beam of Light.- Part III: Construction of Sailcraft.- Designing a Solar Sail.- Building a Sailcraft.- Progress to Date.- Future Plans.- Part IV: Breakthroughs in Space.- The IKAROS/JAXA Mission.- The NanoSail-D2/NASA Mission.- New Projects in Progress.- Part V: Space Sailing: Some Technical Aspects.- Space Sources of Light.- Modeling Thrust via Electromagnetic Radiation Pressure and Diffraction- Sailcraft Trajectories.- Sails in Space Environment.- Glossary.- Index.
Autoren-Porträt von Giovanni Vulpetti, Les Johnson, Gregory L. Matloff
Dr. Giovanni Vulpetti received his Ph.D. in Plasma Physics in 1973. He has spent much of his professional life studying the concepts underlying interstellar flight, astrodynamics and space propulsion and in particular matter-antimatter annihilation propulsion. In 2001, he served as a consultant at NASA/MSFC for the Interstellar Probe project. From 1995 to 2011, he has been a member of the IAA Committee for Lunar Base and Mars Exploration. To date, he has published 115 research papers and reports, and two books about Solar Sailing in July 2008 (Springer, Copernicus Books) and in August 2012 (Springer, Space Technology Library). Since 1994 he is a Full Member of the International Academy of Astronautics.Dr. Les Johnson is the Deputy Manager for NASA's Advanced Concepts Office at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. He was the co-investigator on a Japanese space tether experiment that flew in August 2010. Les was the Chief Scientist for the ProSEDS space experiment, twice received NASA's Exceptional Achievement Medal, and holds three space technology patents. He managed NASA's Interstellar Propulsion Research Project, the In-Space Propulsion Technology Program and the Science Programs & Projects Office. He is also the co-author of two science fiction and three popular science books. Baen Books published Les' first science fiction novel, Back to the Moon, (written with co-author Travis Taylor) in January 2012. In June, Baen released his latest science fiction project, Going Interstellar a collection of original short stories and science fact essays describing how an interstellar voyage might actually occur. In his day job, he is the co-author of three published popular science books, Living Off the Land in Space, Solar Sails: A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel and Paradise Regained: The Regreening of Earth. He earned his Master's degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and his Bachelor's Degree from Transylvania University in Lexington,
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KY. He has numerous peer-reviewed publications and was published in Analog. He has been a frequent contributor to the Journal of the British Interplanetary Society and a member of the National Space Society, The World Future Society and MENSA.
An Emeritus and Adjunct Professor, Dr. Gregory Matloff has published more than 100 research papers and nine books. He has contributed to NASA-funded studies of in-space propulsion including solar sailing and Earth-protection from asteroid impacts. He has also contributed to SETI, atmospheric modeling and extra-solar planet detection. Since 2012 he is a Full Member of the International Academy of Astronautics.
An Emeritus and Adjunct Professor, Dr. Gregory Matloff has published more than 100 research papers and nine books. He has contributed to NASA-funded studies of in-space propulsion including solar sailing and Earth-protection from asteroid impacts. He has also contributed to SETI, atmospheric modeling and extra-solar planet detection. Since 2012 he is a Full Member of the International Academy of Astronautics.
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Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Giovanni Vulpetti , Les Johnson , Gregory L. Matloff
- 2014, 2. Aufl., XXIV, 277 Seiten, 39 farbige Abbildungen, Masse: 16,8 x 24 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Springer, Berlin
- ISBN-10: 1493909401
- ISBN-13: 9781493909407
- Erscheinungsdatum: 05.11.2014
Sprache:
Englisch
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