Aerospace and aviation technology Books
Springer Nature Switzerland AG New Results in Numerical and Experimental Fluid
Book SynopsisThis book offers timely insights into research on numerical and experimental fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, mainly for (but not limited to) aerospace applications. It reports on findings by members of the STAB (German Aerospace Aerodynamics Association) and DGLR (German Society for Aeronautics and Astronautics) and covers both nationally and EC-funded projects. Continuing on the tradition of the previous volumes, the book highlights innovative solutions, promoting translation from fundamental research to industrial applications. It addresses academics and professionals in the field of aeronautics, astronautics, ground transportation, and energy alike. Table of ContentsInfluence of the Wind Tunnel Model Mounting on the Wake Evolution of the Common Research Model in Post Stall.- Assessment of the Disturbance Velocity Approach to Determine the Gust Impact on Airfoils in Transonic Flow.- Comparison of Different Methods for the Extraction of Airfoil Characteristics of Propeller Blades as Input for Propeller Models in CFD.- Stochastic Modeling of Passive Scalars in Turbulent Channel Flows: Predictive Capabilities of One-Dimensional Turbulence.- Study on Large-Scale Amplitude Modulation of Near-Wall Small-Scale Structures in Turbulent Wall-Bounded Flows.- Investigation of Coherent Motions in a Flat-Plate Turbulent Boundary Layer with Adverse Pressure Gradient.- Experimental Approach on Concentration Measurements of NO in Hydrogen Combustion based on Heterodyne Laser Absorption Spectroscopy using Quantum Cascade Lasers.- Internal Application of Ultra-Fast Temperature Sensitive Paint to Hydrogen Combustion Flow.- Influence of Surface Irregularities on the Expected Boundary-Layer Transition Location on Hybrid Laminar Flow Control Wings.
£161.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG New Frontiers in Sustainable Aviation
Book SynopsisThis book examines recent progress and new technological developments in sustainable aviation. It covers alternative fuel types, propulsion technologies, and aerial vehicle (unmanned aerial vehicles, drones, passenger air) emission reduction technologies. The effects of these technologies on vehicle performance, cost, and environmental impact are discussed, and case studies, practical applications, and engineering solutions and methodologies are provided. This collection will be an invaluable reference for researchers, practicing engineers, and students.Table of ContentsOpportunities and Challenges in Sustainable Aviation.- Emission Reduction Methods in Sustainable Aviation.- Alternative Fuel Type in Aviation.- New Propulsion Technologies in Aviation.- Building Green Airports.- Maintenance Management and Operations on Sustainable Aviation.- Evaluating Replacement Strategies for Aging Aircraft Using Life Cycle Cost Strategy.- Active and Passive Flow Control Methods Over Airfoils for Improvement in Aerodynamic Performance.- Fundamentals of the Aircraft Engine and Its Classification.- Sustainability From Airline Management Perspective.- Fundamentals of Sustainable Airline Maintenance Management.- Optimization of Control Surfaces Using Different Corrugated Design to Minimize the Vibration and Flutter in Wing.- HAN-Based Monopropellant Thrusters for Space Applications- Flow Analysis.- the Developing Demand for Sustainable Aviation Operations: Air Traffic Management Perspective.- A Numerical Study on Thermal and Electrical Performance of Prismatic Li-Ion Batteries and Estimation on Artificial Neural Networks.- Determination of Wind Distribution Model of a Runway Using Swarm Intelligence.
£124.04
Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Human Factor in the Settlement of the Moon:
Book SynopsisApproaching the settlement of our Moon from a practical perspective, this book is well suited for space program planners. It addresses a variety of human factor topics involved in colonizing Earth's Moon, including: history, philosophy, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, politics & policy, sociology, and anthropology. Each chapter identifies the complex, interdisciplinary issues of the human factor that arise in the early phases of settlement on the Moon. Besides practical issues, there is some emphasis placed on preserving, protecting, and experiencing the lunar environment across a broad range of occupations, from scientists to soldiers and engineers to construction workers. The book identifies utilitarian and visionary factors that shape human lives on the Moon. It offers recommendations for program planners in the government and commercial sectors and serves as a helpful resource for academic researchers. Together, the coauthors ask and attempt to answer: “How will lunar society be different?”Trade Review“I think the editors have done a good job in producing a wide-ranging summary of societal issues that will surely be relevant if and when humans choose to settle our nearest celestial neighbour.” (Ian Crawford, The Observatory, Vol. 142 (1289), August, 2022)Table of ContentsChapter 1. “Practical Planning Commences: Next Steps in the Settlement of Earth’s Moon”.- Part I. History and Philosophy of Lunar Settlement.- Chapter 2. “Historical and Philosophical Perspectives on Human Settlement of Earth’s Moon”.- Part II. Engineering, Astronomy, and Construction.- Chapter 3. “Engineering the Moon: Power Generation and Distribution, and Network Installations for Professional Research Purposes”.- Chapter 4. “The Changing Lunar Surface Environment: Hazards and Resources for Humans”.- Chapter 5. “Plants under the Moonlight; The Biology and Installation of Industrial Plants for Lunar Settlements”.- Chapter 6. “The Hazards and Opportunities of Lunar Regolith in Greenhouse Agriculture on the Moon”.- Part III. Medical and Health Aspects of Human Lunar Settlement.- Chapter 7. “Consideration of the Long-Term Effects of Hypogravity”.- Chapter 8. “Changes in the Central Nervous System and Their Clinical Correlates during Long-Term Habitation in the Moon's Environment”.- Chapter 9. “Hazards of Lunar Regolith for Respiratory, Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular and Ocular Function”.- Part IV. Social, Political, and Legal Frameworks for Lunar Settlement.- Chapter 10. “International Treaties and the Future of the Nation-State Concept on Luna”.- Chapter 11. “The Military on the Moon: Geopolitical, Diplomatic, and Environmental Implications”.- Chapter 12. “Lunar Settlement and the Right to Return to Earth”.- Part V. Philosophical, Educational, and Religious Perspectives on Lunar Settlement.- Chapter 13. “Lunar Settlement, Space Refuge, and Quality of Life: A Prevention Policy for the Future of Humans on the Moon”.- Chapter 14. “The Emergence of an Environmental Ethos on Luna”.- Chapter 15. “Environmental and Occupational Ethics in Early Lunar Populations; Establishing Guidelines for Future Off-World Settlements”.- Chapter 16. “Religious Experience in Lunar Conditions: A New Environment and Awareness”.- Chapter 17. “Science and Faith Off-Earth”.- Part VI. Psychological and Cultural Perspectives on the Human Lunar Experience.- Chapter 18. “The Future of Love and Sensory Processing Sensitivity on Luna”.- Chapter 19. “Religion in a Lunar Environment: Anthropological Assessment”.- Chapter 20. "Projections for Lunar Culture, Living, and Working: How Will We Be Different?".- Index.- Suggested Readings.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG X-Planes from the X-1 to the X-60: An Illustrated
Book SynopsisForeword by Dr. Roger D. Launius, Former NASA Chief Historian For the past 75 years, the U.S. government has invested significant time and money into advanced aerospace research, as evidenced by its many experimental X-plane aircraft and rockets. NASA's X-Planes asks a simple question: What have we gained from it all? To answer this question, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of the X-plane’s long history, from the 1946 X-1 to the modern X-60. The chapters describe not just the technological evolution of these models, but also the wider story of politics, federal budgets, and inter-agency rivalries surrounding them. The book is organized into two sections, with the first covering the operational X-planes that symbolized the Cold War struggle between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R, and the second section surveying post-Cold War aircraft and spacecraft. Featuring dozens of original illustrations of X-plane cross-sections, in-flight profiles, close-ups, and more, this book will educate general readers and specialists alike.Table of ContentsChapter 1. High-speed and high-altitude flight: The first X-planes.- Chapter 2. Specific improvements: Technology demonstrators.- Chapter 3. Prelude to the High Frontier: Early space vehicles.- Chapter 4. Flight testing for combat: Military vehicles.- Chapter 5. Aerodynamics and engines: NASA’s research agenda.- Chapter 6. Beyond the horizon: Access to space.- Index.
£22.06
Springer Nature Switzerland AG X-Planes from the X-1 to the X-60: An Illustrated
Book SynopsisForeword by Dr. Roger D. Launius, Former NASA Chief Historian For the past 75 years, the U.S. government has invested significant time and money into advanced aerospace research, as evidenced by its many experimental X-plane aircraft and rockets. NASA's X-Planes asks a simple question: What have we gained from it all? To answer this question, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of the X-plane’s long history, from the 1946 X-1 to the modern X-60. The chapters describe not just the technological evolution of these models, but also the wider story of politics, federal budgets, and inter-agency rivalries surrounding them. The book is organized into two sections, with the first covering the operational X-planes that symbolized the Cold War struggle between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R, and the second section surveying post-Cold War aircraft and spacecraft. Featuring dozens of original illustrations of X-plane cross-sections, in-flight profiles, close-ups, and more, this book will educate general readers and specialists alike.Table of ContentsChapter 1. High-speed and high-altitude flight: The first X-planes.- Chapter 2. Specific improvements: Technology demonstrators.- Chapter 3. Prelude to the High Frontier: Early space vehicles.- Chapter 4. Flight testing for combat: Military vehicles.- Chapter 5. Aerodynamics and engines: NASA’s research agenda.- Chapter 6. Beyond the horizon: Access to space.- Index.
£22.06
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Spacelab Payloads: Prepping Experiments and
Book SynopsisSpacelab was a reusable laboratory facility that was flown on the Space Shuttle from 1983 to 1998. Completing 22 major missions and contributing to many other NASA goals, Spacelab stands as one of the Shuttle program’s most resounding successes. The system comprised multiple components, including a pressurized laboratory module, unpressurized carrier pallets and other related hardware, all housed in the Shuttle’s Payload Bay and crew compartment. But how did all those varied components actually come together? The answer is the little-known “Level-IV”, a team of managers and engineers who molded separate elements of hardware into cohesive and safe payloads. Without the dedication and drive of the Level-IV team, the huge successes of the Spacelab missions would not have been achieved. This is their story. You will learn herein how Level-IV was formed, who was involved, and the accomplishments, setbacks and problems faced along the way, in a story that blends both the professional and personal sides of Level-IV operations and its legacy. Upon reading this book, you will gain a new appreciation for this crucial team and understand what is meant when you hear the term “Level-IV”.Trade Review“This is a long and very detailed book, often reading like a user’s manual, with chapters, for example, describing the buildings at the Kennedy Space Centre (KSC) — including dimensioned drawings — the overwhelming need to communicate is always present. … Haddad & Shayler have done a good job in getting the original voices of this dedicated team out into the public domain and as such have provided a valuable service to the history of space flight.” (Barry Kent, The Observatory, Vol. 142 (1291), December, 2022)Table of ContentsChapter 1: A Laboratory for the Space Shuttle Chapter 2: “Ship-and-Shoot” Chapter 3: From the Ground Up Chapter 4: The Men and Women of Level-IV Chapter 5: Creating a system that worked Chapter 6: Creating a system that worked Chapter 7: Path to a quick turnaround Chapter 8: Ramping up the flight rate Chapter 9: The Shutdown Years Chapter 10: PALLET AND MPESS MISSIONS Chapter 11: MODULE MISSIONS Chapter 12: Spacelab says goodbye Chapter 13: A place in history Chapter 14: Closing comments
£23.74
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Introduction to Orbital Perturbations
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides details of the derivation of Lagrange's planetary equations and of the closely related Gauss's variational equations, thereby covering a sorely needed topic in existing literature. Analytical solutions can help verify the results of numerical work, giving one confidence that his or her analysis is correct. The authors—all experienced experts in astrodynamics and space missions—take on the massive derivation problem step by step in order to help readers identify and understand possible analytical solutions in their own endeavors. The stages are elementary yet rigorous; suggested student research project topics are provided.After deriving the variational equations, the authors apply them to many interesting problems, including the Earth-Moon system, the effect of an oblate planet, the perturbation of Mercury's orbit due to General Relativity, and the perturbation due to atmospheric drag. Along the way, they introduce several useful techniques such as averaging, Poincaré's method of small parameters, and variation of parameters. In the end, this textbook will help students, practicing engineers, and professionals across the fields of astrodynamics, astronomy, dynamics, physics, planetary science, spacecraft missions, and others. “An extensive, detailed, yet still easy-to-follow presentation of the field of orbital perturbations.” - Prof. Hanspeter Schaub, Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences Department, University of Colorado, Boulder “This book, based on decades of teaching experience, is an invaluable resource for aerospace engineering students and practitioners alike who need an in-depth understanding of the equations they use.” - Dr. Jean Albert Kéchichian, The Aerospace Corporation, Retired “Today we look at perturbations through the lens of the modern computer. But knowing the why and the how is equally important. In this well organized and thorough compendium of equations and derivations, the authors bring some of the relevant gems from the past back into the contemporary literature.” - Dr. David A Vallado, Senior Research Astrodynamicist, COMSPOC “The book presentation is with the thoroughness that one always sees with these authors. Their theoretical development is followed with a set of Earth orbiting and Solar System examples demonstrating the application of Lagrange’s planetary equations for systems with both conservative and nonconservative forces, some of which are not seen in orbital mechanics books.” - Prof. Kyle T. Alfriend, University Distinguished Professor, Texas A&M UniversityTable of Contents1 The n-Body Problem2 General Perturbations 3 Evaluation of Lagrange’s Brackets 4 Lagrange’s Planetary Equations 5 Expansion of the Perturbation Function 6 The Earth-Moon System 7 Potential of an Oblate Spheroid8 Effects of General Relativity9 Perturbations due to Atmospheric Drag 10 Periodic Solutions in Nonlinear OscillationsBibliography Projects
£34.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Introduction to Orbital Perturbations
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides details of the derivation of Lagrange's planetary equations and of the closely related Gauss's variational equations, thereby covering a sorely needed topic in existing literature. Analytical solutions can help verify the results of numerical work, giving one confidence that his or her analysis is correct. The authors—all experienced experts in astrodynamics and space missions—take on the massive derivation problem step by step in order to help readers identify and understand possible analytical solutions in their own endeavors. The stages are elementary yet rigorous; suggested student research project topics are provided.After deriving the variational equations, the authors apply them to many interesting problems, including the Earth-Moon system, the effect of an oblate planet, the perturbation of Mercury's orbit due to General Relativity, and the perturbation due to atmospheric drag. Along the way, they introduce several useful techniques such as averaging, Poincaré's method of small parameters, and variation of parameters. In the end, this textbook will help students, practicing engineers, and professionals across the fields of astrodynamics, astronomy, dynamics, physics, planetary science, spacecraft missions, and others. “An extensive, detailed, yet still easy-to-follow presentation of the field of orbital perturbations.” - Prof. Hanspeter Schaub, Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences Department, University of Colorado, Boulder “This book, based on decades of teaching experience, is an invaluable resource for aerospace engineering students and practitioners alike who need an in-depth understanding of the equations they use.” - Dr. Jean Albert Kéchichian, The Aerospace Corporation, Retired “Today we look at perturbations through the lens of the modern computer. But knowing the why and the how is equally important. In this well organized and thorough compendium of equations and derivations, the authors bring some of the relevant gems from the past back into the contemporary literature.” - Dr. David A Vallado, Senior Research Astrodynamicist, COMSPOC “The book presentation is with the thoroughness that one always sees with these authors. Their theoretical development is followed with a set of Earth orbiting and Solar System examples demonstrating the application of Lagrange’s planetary equations for systems with both conservative and nonconservative forces, some of which are not seen in orbital mechanics books.” - Prof. Kyle T. Alfriend, University Distinguished Professor, Texas A&M UniversityTable of Contents1 The n-Body Problem2 General Perturbations 3 Evaluation of Lagrange’s Brackets 4 Lagrange’s Planetary Equations 5 Expansion of the Perturbation Function 6 The Earth-Moon System 7 Potential of an Oblate Spheroid8 Effects of General Relativity9 Perturbations due to Atmospheric Drag 10 Periodic Solutions in Nonlinear OscillationsBibliography Projects
£24.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Aircraft Maintenance Programs
Book SynopsisThis book provides the first comprehensive comparison of the Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) requirements of the two most widely known aviation regulators: the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It offers an in-depth examination of the elements of an AMP, explaining the aircraft accident investigations and events that have originated and modelled the current rules. By introducing the Triangle of Airworthiness model (Reliability, Quality and Safety), the book enables easier understanding of the processes by which an aircraft and its components are deemed to be in a safe condition for operation from a cost-effective and optimization perspective. The book compares the best practices used by top airlines and compiles a series of tools and techniques to improve the standards of the AMP. Aircraft maintenance engineers, students in the field of aerospace engineering, and airlines staff, as well as researchers more widely interested in safety, quality, and reliability will benefit from reading this bookTable of ContentsIntroduction.- Part I: Regulatory Environment.- ICAO and the Aviation Authorities.- The Story of Airworthiness Approvals and Certifications.- Continuing Airworthiness Management – Organization and AMP Requirements.- Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (ICA).- Part II: Aircraft Maintenance Programs: Content and Management.- AMP Content & Maintenance Planning Document (MPD).- AMP Primary Sources.- AMP Secondary Sources: Ageing Aircraft.- AMP Secondary Sources: MCAI. Modifications, Repairs and Non-Mandatory Recommendations.- AMP Secondary Sources: Operational Requirements and Changes to the Operation Type.- Components Maintenance Program.- AMP Task Interval Management.- AMP Evolution/Optimization.- Maintenance Checks and Bridge Programs.- Aircraft Induction.- Critical Maintenance Tasks/Required Inspection Items.- Part III: The Reliability Program.- Reliability Program Regulatory Requirements.- Reliability Program Process.- AMP Task Effectiveness.- Reliability Analysis Results.- Part IV: The AMP in the Engineering & Maintenance Organization Context.- The Engineering & Maintenance Organization.- Interface of the Maintenance Program with Other Functions.- Impact of the AMP Revision on the Organization.- Part V: Safety Management: Hazards and Safety Risks.- Human Factors.- Organizational Factors.- Safety Programs.- Part V: Quality Improvement Tools and Methods.- Audits.- Problem Solving.- Continuous Improvement Methodologies and Tools.- Decision Making.- Innovation.
£89.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Flying Man: Otto Lilienthal—History, Flights
Book Synopsis"Of all the men who attacked the flying problem in the 19th century, Otto Lilienthal was easily the most important. His greatness appeared in every phase of the problem. No one equaled him in power to draw new recruits to the cause; no one equaled him in fullness and dearness of understanding of the principles of flight; no one did so much to convince the world of the advantages of curved wing surfaces; and no one did so much to transfer the problem of human flight to the open air where it belonged." These words were spoken by Wilbur Wright, who successfully accomplished the first powered flight together with his brother Orville in 1903 on the sand dunes of the Outer Banks off the coast of North Carolina. Wilbur was talking about the most important of their predecessors, Otto Lilienthal. Lilienthal attracted worldwide attention due to the spectacular photographs showing him in flight, made possible by technology that had only just been developed by him. This fortuitous union between a pioneer of aviation and the pioneers of so-called “instantaneous photography” is responsible for the immense contemporary popularity of Lilienthal’s flights around the globe, the first ever free flights performed by man. This book traces the life of the German aviation pioneer, focusing on the designs of his many aircraft and the photographic documentation that has survived. The presentation ends with a remarkable research project conducted by one of the authors, right up to and including his own training exercises with Lilienthal’s “normal soaring apparatus” and “large biplane”. This project offered new insight into Lilienthal’s work, and also led to a spectacular aerial meeting of Lilienthal's 1895 biplane and the Wright brothers’ 1902 biplane at a historic location on the Outer Banks. The book provides access to video material, largely stemming from this project.Table of ContentsThe beginning of an era.- The skies over Pomerania.- From a poor student to good scholar.- Bed lodger – engineer – manufacturer.- Life goal: inventor.- From the dream of flight to aerodynamics.- From theory to flying apparatus.- 1891 – the leap into a new century.- Captured in mid-air.- Modelled after a bat – the path to serially produced aircraft.- Practical flying – training and records.- An engine – again inspired by birds.- The Fliegeberg – a real airfield.- Flying machine customers and flight students.- More difficult than anticipated: steering.- A rich idea: the biplane.- Unfinished ideas and August 9, 1896.- To fly is everything – Lilienthal 125 years later.
£17.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Solar Surveyors: Observing the Sun from Space
Book SynopsisThis is the story of humankind’s quest over centuries to learn the true nature of the most dominant object in our Solar System: the Sun.Award-winning science writer Peter Bond describes in detail how our ideas about the Sun have changed over the millennia, starting with the simple observations of classical astronomy and continuing through telescopic observations to the age of nuclear physics. He shows how we discovered the Sun’s basic characteristics – its distance, size, temperature and composition – and then describes how, with evermore sophisticated instruments, we have learned about the Sun’s enormous energy output, its atmosphere and the explosive eruptions that blast clouds of magnetized gas and high-energy particles toward our world.Most of this book focuses on the Space Age, when suborbital rockets and satellites have probed every aspect of our nearby star. Each of these missions is described in detail, with summaries of their objectives, spacecraft designs, scientific payloads and results. The book also looks forward, describing forthcoming missions that will shed new light on remaining solar mysteries, notably the source of the energy that heats the outer corona to millions of degrees.Richly illustrated with mission photos, design diagrams, and infocharts, this book is a fascinating read for anybody interested in the Sun and our attempts to unravel its secrets.Table of ContentsSection 1 - Background1.The Sun - an introduction, including day/night, seasons, eclipses, early observations. 2.The main solar features: interior, corona, sunspots, coronal mass ejections, flares, prominences, filaments, solar wind etc.3. Observing the Sun - the electromagnetic spectrum, capabilities and limitations of ground-based observatories. Sounding rockets.Section 2 - The MissionsTechnical descriptions of space-based solar missions and their main scientific contributions:4.Characterising the Interplanetary Environment The first lunar and planetary missions (Luna, Explorer etc.), missions such as Genesis, Helios IBEX (Interstellar Boundary Explorer), Voyager, Interplanetary Monitoring Platforms ISSE (International Sun-Earth Explorers), Koronas, Pioneer 6-8, Prognoz series, Solwind.5.Exploring the Sun-Earth Connection, e.g. ACE (Advanced Composition Explorer), AcrimSat (Active Cavity Irradiance Monitor Satellite), Cluster II, Double Star, Interball, RBSP (Radiation Belt Storm Probes), WIND. 6.Solar Observatories e.g. SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory), Solar Dynamics Observatory, STEREO, TRACE, Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter, Yohkoh, Ulysses.7.Solar instruments using crewed spacecraft, e.g. Apollo Telescope Mount (Skylab), SOLAR, SolarMax, Spartan 2018.Other Solar Observing Missions, e.g. GOES (Solar X-Ray Imager), PROBA-2 and -3.9.Bibliography
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies in Aviation
Book SynopsisThis book explores cutting-edge topics on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in aviation. Coverage includes comparisons with conventional technologies, hydrogen storage options, energy management strategies, life cycle assessment, and application of fuel cells in different aerial vehicle classes. It also offers insights into recent progress and new technological developments in the field, along with case studies and practical applications. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies in Aviation is an invaluable guide for students, researchers, and engineers working on sustainable air transportation and the performance and environmental analysis of fuel cell-powered aerial vehicles.Trade Review“This book could be used as an accessible introduction to the concepts of realising hydrogen technologies in aviation but could also be a handy reference for a more experienced researcher, with several practical hints and tips. … this is a clear, concise and useful introduction to the breadth of considerations involved in applying hydrogen technologies in the aviation industry and would be a good addition to the bookshelf for anyone that is seeking to gain deeper understanding … .” (Alex de Bruin, Johnson Matthey Technology Review, Vol. 67 (2), 2023)Table of ContentsTable of Contents 1. Hydrogen Storage Technology for Aerial Vehicles 2. Liquid Hydrogen Fuel Usage in Aviation 3. Fuel Cells for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles 4. Fuel Cell Powered Passenger Aircrafts 5. Energy Management Strategies in a Fuel Cell Powered Aircraft 6. Hydrogen Infrastructure and logistics in Airports 7. Fuel cells as APU in Aircrafts 8. Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems and its potential applications in the aviation industry & beyond
£81.49
Springer Nature Switzerland AG SpaceX: Starship to Mars – The First 20 Years
Book SynopsisLearn about commercial spaceflight’s most successful startup in this fully updated book, which follows the extraordinary feats of engineering and human achievement that have placed SpaceX at the forefront of the launch industry and positioned it as the most likely candidate for transporting humans to Mars. This second edition emphasizes SpaceX's much-hyped manned mission to the Red Planet. With a plethora of new material gathered from 2013 to the present, the text offers the most up-to-date portrait of the maverick band of scientists and engineers producing some of the most spectacular aviation triumphs of the 21st century. Topics covered in this book include: all CRS flights, the challenges of developing retro-propulsion, and the pathway towards realizing the Falcon Heavy and BFR. In addition, the chapters describe SpaceX’s emphasis on simplicity, low-cost, and reliability, and the methods the company employs to reduce its costs while speeding up decision-making and delivery. Detailing the Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles, the book shows how SpaceX is able to offer a full spectrum of light, medium, and heavy lift launch capabilities to its customers and how it is able to deliver spacecraft into any inclination and altitude, from low Earth orbit to geosynchronous orbit to planetary missions. This book is the perfect go-to guide on SpaceX for anybody working or interested in the commercial space arena.Table of Contents
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Springer International Publishing AG Chemmotological Aspects of Sustainable
Book SynopsisThis book looks at chemmotological solutions to important questions surrounding sustainability and environmental safety of transport — both key priorities within the global strategy of sustainable development. Bringing together expanded versions of selected papers presented at the 8th International Scientific-Technical Conference: Problems of Chemmotology – Theory and Practice of Rational Use of Conventional and Alternative Fuels and Lubricants, contributors present solutions to problematic questions, including choosing feedstock and technologies of its processing for manufacturing alternative fuels, development and implementation of measures for improving environmental safety of transport, minimizing exhaust gases emission from transport, introducing new solution or improvements in systems of fuels supply and infrastructure, and changes in legislative and regulatory base for fuels and lubricants use. This collection will be an invaluable reference for researchers, professionals, and students involved in alternative aviation fuels, transport engineering, sustainable transport development, and fuels and lubricants.Table of Contents1-Advance in pathways to sustainable aviation fuels 2-Effect of polymer additives on the rheological properties of heavy high-viscosity oil 3-Phenomenological probabilistic model of friction pair wear taking into account thermal-mechanical stability of boundary layers 4-Revisiting the Synthesis of Fatty Acid Alkyl Esters of Lower Monohydric Alcohols by Homogeneous Base-Catalyzed Transesterification of Vegetable Oils 5-Cultivating Microalgae in Wastewaters for Biofuel and Fertilizer Production 6-Development of New Structured Honeycomb Fiber Catalysts for Hydrocarbons Conversion to the Carbon-Free Fuel 7-Providing Wasteless Manufacturing of Aviation Biofuels by Using Camelina Seed Residues for Producing Functional Bread 8-Technologies for Restoring Soil from Oil Pollution 9-Investigation for a Sustainable Use of Fossil Coal Through the Dynamics of Interaction of Smokeless Solid Fuel with Oxygen and the Possibilities of its Practical Application 10-Improvement of Diesel Engine Parameters by Using of Alcohol Conversion 11-Influence of Microbiological Pollution on Properties of Motor Fuels 12-System for Monitoring Microbiological Contamination of Jet Fuels and Fuel Systems 13-Kinetics of Dissolution of the Oil Deposits 14-Cavitation Treatment of Gas Condensate Gasoline, Modified with Monohydric Alcohols
£116.99
Springer International Publishing AG Gemini 5: Eight Days in Space or Bust
Book SynopsisThis third book of the Gemini mission series focuses on the flight that simulated in Earth orbit the duration of an eight-day Apollo mission to the Moon. After the proof-of-concept test flights Gemini 1, 2 and 3 (as described in GEMINI FLIES!) and the success of the first American EVA as well as the four-day U.S. mission (GEMINI 4), NASA gained the confidence to gradually increase mission time spent in orbit. This is the first known book to focus solely on the Gemini 5 mission and its challenges with equipment failures and difficult living conditions. The mission was targeted to double the endurance of the previous one, and as such was an integral stepping stone for an even more audacious mission four months later. Attempting the eight- and then fourteen-day durations would be an opportunity for America to gain the lead in space exploration over the Soviets. This mission pioneered the duration of a flight to the Moon and back three years before Apollo 8 made that journey, without a lunar landing, for the first time.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Pushing the envelope.- Chapter 2. Gordo and Pete.- Chapter 3. Apollo, MOL and the Soviets.- Chapter 4. Preparations.- Chapter 5. “We’re on our way”.- Chapter 6. Gemini 5’s Two Little Rascals.- Chapter 7. “When are we gonna get the fuel cell back?”.- Chapter 8. Chasing a phantom.- Chapter 9. “Right in that same nice big black void”.- Chapter 10. “Still clanking along in the old, covered wagon”.- Chapter 11. Another Bright Day.- Chapter 12. One hundred down, twenty-two to go.- Chapter 13. A 300-coffee-cup-per-shift mission.- Chapter 14. “Everything is just peachy keen”.- Chapter 15. Somersaults on the flight deck.- Chapter 16. Post-flight, presidents, and parades.- Chapter 17. Afterwards.
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Springer International Publishing AG Lecture Notes in Rotorcraft Engineering
Book SynopsisThis textbook is a multi-disciplinary compendium that includes several aspects of rotorcraft technology. It introduces the reader to the aerodynamic aspects of rotary wings and presents experimental techniques for aerodynamics. The chapters also cover rotorcraft engines and rotorcraft steady-state flight performance and stability. It explores several aspects of the tiltrotor configuration and lists challenges in their design, modelling and simulation. The reader will also find an introductory overview of flight control systems for rotorcraft, as well as the conceptual and preliminary design concepts for a conventional helicopter. This textbook contains video recordings of computer simulations that can be used alongside the main text.Table of ContentsRotor Aerodynamics.- Experimental methods for rotor aerodynamics.- Rotorcraft Propulsion Systems.- Rotorcraft Flight Performance .- Tilt-rotor aeromechanics.- Rotor acoustics.- Rotorcraft control systems.- Rotorcraft Preliminary Design.- Appendix A: Numerical Solution of Acoustic Problems.- Index.
£85.49
Springer Astronautics
Book SynopsisRocket Fundamentals.- Rocket Flight.- Rocket Staging.- Thermal Propulsion.- Electric Propulsion.- Atmospheric and Ascent Flight.- Principles of motion in gravitational fields.- Types of Orbits including radial trajectories and stellar motions.- Orbital Maneuvering.- Orbit transitions.- Interplanetary Flight.- Planetary Entry.- Three-Body Problems.- Orbit Perturbations and resonant orbits.- Reference Frames.- Earth and Orbit geometry.- Orbit determination.- Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics.-Thermal Radiation Physics and Modeling.
£116.99
Springer Spektrum Weltraum Extreme Lebensräume und deren
Book Synopsis1. Einleitung.- 2. Habitability / Bewohnbarkeit: Vom ORT zum (Lebens) RAUM.- 3. Bewohnbarkeit als (Lebens) RAUM.- 4. Rezension: Studien zur Bewohnbarkeit und Architektur von Mockups und simulierten Umgebungen.- 5. Rezension: Studien zur Bewohnbarkeit und Architektur in In-Situ-Umgebungen.- 6. Projektionen.- 7. Blick in die Zukunft: Wie man eine Blechbüchse in ein Zuhause verwandelt: Lösungen für ausgewählte Dimensionen der (sozialräumlichen) Bewohnbarkeit.
£71.99
Springer International Publishing AG Agile Autonomy: Learning High-Speed Vision-Based
Book SynopsisThis book presents the astonishing potential of deep sensorimotor policies for agile vision-based quadrotor flight. Quadrotors are among the most agile and dynamic machines ever created. However, developing fully autonomous quadrotors that can approach or even outperform the agility of birds or human drone pilots with only onboard sensing and computing is challenging and still unsolved.Deep sensorimotor policies, generally trained in simulation, enable autonomous quadrotors to fly faster and more agile than what was possible before. While humans and birds still have the advantage over drones, the author shows the current research gaps and discusses possible future solutions.Table of Contents1: Introduction.- 2: Contribution.- 3: Future Directions.
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Springer International Publishing AG Power, State and Space: Conceptualizing,
Book SynopsisThis book explains on what basis a nation can claim the status of space power, what are the criteria differentiating a space power from “lesser” space actors, and how their spacepower can be empirically measured and assessed. To this end, it sets forth a comprehensive multidisciplinary framework to enable a dynamic comparison of space actors and of the pathways that lead them in and out of the space powers’ club. Drawing upon a critical review of the existing literature, it conceptualises spacepower as a form of state power based on the complex interplay between the two defining dimensions of stateness, namely the well-studied dimension of capacity and the often neglected yet exceedingly important dimension of autonomy. The book demonstrates that only actors possessing high levels of both autonomy and capacity qualify as space powers. Different levels of either capacity or autonomy produce other types of space actors, including skilled spacefarers, self-reliant spacefarers, primed spacefarers, and emerging space actors. This innovative conceptual framework is complemented by an in-depth comparative assessment that collects and processes a large amount of hard-to-find data on the most active global space actors and aggregates multiple indicators into a compound, non-hierarchical index of space power visualised in the form of a matrix.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Conceptualising Space Actors: State And Power In Space.- Measuring Space Actors: A Methodological Framework.- Comparing Space Actors: An Empirical Assessment.
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Springer Journey to The Planets
Book Synopsis1. Introduction: building a spacefaring civilization.- 2. The solar system.- 3. Propulsion for interplanetary journeys.- 4. Point-to-point motion in field-free space.- 5. Leaving Earth.- 6. Interplanetary travel: impulsive approximation.- 7. Interplanetary travel: continuous thrust.- 8. Orbit to orbit travel: continuous thrust.- 9. Trajectories in the Earth-Moon system.- 10. Travelling between extrasolar planets.
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Springer Space Operations
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Springer Failure in Aircraft Materials
Book SynopsisSolid lubricants against wear formation in aerospace components.- A numerical study on the flexural behavior and failure mechanisms of fiber metal laminates.- Fracture characteristics of welded joints in aluminum matrix composite.- Fatigue failure in aircraft materials.- High cycle fatigue fracture and corrosion behavior of an aerospace alloy manufactured with the wire arc directed energy deposition technology.- Stress corrosion cracking in aircraft alloys.- Creep failure in aero engine components.
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Springer Unmanned Aircraft Design
Book SynopsisPreface.- Design Fundamentals.- Design Disciplines.- Fundamentals of Autopilot.- Control System Design.- Navigation System Design.- Guidance System Design.- Microcontroller.- Ground Control Station.- Launch and Recovery Systems.- Payloads Selection/Design.- Bibliography.- Author Biography.
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Walter de Gruyter Faszination Flug: Wirbel, Zirkulation, Auftrieb
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Springer International Publishing AG Virgin Galactic: The First Ten Years
Book SynopsisThirty years ago when Sir Richard Branson called up Boeing and asked if they had a spare 747, few would have predicted the brash entrepreneur would so radically transform the placid business of air travel. But today, Branson flies airlines on six continents, employs hundreds of jets and, in 2014, was predicting that his spaceship company – Virgin Galactic – would soon open the space frontier to commercial astronauts, payload specialists, scientists and space tourists. With more than 600 seats sold at $250,000 each, what started off as a dream to send people just for the excitement to look back and marvel at Earth, was on the cusp of finally being turned into a business. Then, on October 21, 2014, tragedy struck. SpaceShipTwo was on its most ambitious test flight to date. Seconds after firing its engine, Virgin Galactic’s spaceship was breaking through the sound barrier. In just the three seconds that it took for the vehicle to climb from Mach 0.94 to Mach 1.02, co-pilot Mike Alsbury made what many close to the event believe was a fatal mistake that led to his death and the disintegration of SpaceShipTwo. Miraculously, the pilot, Peter Siebold, survived the 16-km fall back to Earth. Soon after the event Branson vowed to continue his space tourism venture in spite of this. Already a second SpaceShipTwo is being built, and ticket-holders eagerly await the day when Virgin Galactic offers quick, routine and affordable access to the edge of space. This book explains the hurdles Virgin Galactic had and still has to overcome en route to developing suborbital space travel as a profitable economic entity, and describes the missions that will be flown on board SpaceShipTwo Mk II, including high-altitude science studies, astronomy, life sciences, and microgravity physics.Table of ContentsSuborbital Flight/: A Primer.- X-Prize.- SpaceShipOne.- Scaled Composites.- Spaceport in New Mexico.- Medical and Training Requirements.- Meet the Passengers.- Missions.- Beyond Suborbital Space.
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Springer International Publishing AG Survival and Sacrifice in Mars Exploration: What We Know from Polar Expeditions
Book SynopsisWith current technology, a voyage to Mars and back will take threeyears. That’s a lot of time for things to go wrong. But sooner or latera commercial enterprise will commit itself to sending humans to Mars.How will the astronauts survive? Some things to consider are:ith current technology, a voyage to Mars and back will take threeyears. That’s a lot of time for things to go wrong. But sooner or latera commercial enterprise will commit itself to sending humans to Mars.How will the astronauts survive? Some things to consider are:• Who decides what medical resources are used for whom?Who decides what medical resources are used for whom?• What is the relative weight of mission success and the health of thecrew?What is the relative weight of mission success and the health of thecrew?• Do we allow crewmembers to sacrifi ce their lives for the good of themission?Do we allow crewmembers to sacrifi ce their lives for the good of themission?• And what if a crewmember does perish? Do we store the body forreturn to Earth or give the member a burial in space?Questions like these, and hundreds of others, have been explored byscience fi ction, but scant attention has been paid by those designingmissions. Fortunately, the experience gained in polar exploration morethan 100 years ago provides crews and mission planners with a frameworkto deal with contingencies and it is this that forms the core of this book.Why the parallels between polar and space exploration? Because polarexploration offers a better analogy for a Mars mission today than thoseinvoked by the space community. Although astronauts are routinelycompared to Lewis and Clark, Mars-bound astronauts will be closer in theirroles to polar explorers. And, as much as space has been described as aNew Frontier, Mars bears greater similarity to the polar regions, which iswhy so much can be learned from those who ventured there.And what if a crewmember does perish? Do we store the body forreturn to Earth or give the member a burial in space?Questions like these, and hundreds of others, have been explored byscience fi ction, but scant attention has been paid by those designingmissions. Fortunately, the experience gained in polar exploration morethan 100 years ago provides crews and mission planners with a frameworkto deal with contingencies and it is this that forms the core of this book.Why the parallels between polar and space exploration? Because polarexploration offers a better analogy for a Mars mission today than thoseinvoked by the space community. Although astronauts are routinelycompared to Lewis and Clark, Mars-bound astronauts will be closer in theirroles to polar explorers. And, as much as space has been described as aNew Frontier, Mars bears greater similarity to the polar regions, which iswhy so much can be learned from those who ventured there.Table of ContentsExploration Mission Architectures.- Expedition Leadership.- Bioethics.- Launch and Outbound.- Approach and Landing.- Surviving.- Sacrifice and Death.- Inbound.- Return.
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Springer International Publishing AG Countdown to a Moon Launch: Preparing Apollo for Its Historic Journey
Book SynopsisThousands of workers labored at Kennedy Space Center around the clock, seven days a week, for half a year to prepare a mission for the liftoff of Apollo 11. This is the story of what went on during those hectic six months.Countdown to a Moon Launch provides an in-depth look at the carefully choreographed workflow for an Apollo mission at KSC. Using the Apollo 11 mission as an example, readers will learn what went on day by day to transform partially completed stages and crates of parts into a ready-to-fly Saturn V. Firsthand accounts of launch pad accidents, near misses, suspected sabotage, and last-minute changes to hardware are told by more than 70 NASA employees and its contractors. A companion to Rocket Ranch, it includes many diagrams and photographs, some never before published, to illustrate all aspects of the process. NASA’s groundbreaking use of computers for testing and advanced management techniques are also covered in detail.This book will demystify the question of how NASA could build and launch Apollo missions using 1960s technology. You’ll discover that there was no magic involved – just an abundance of discipline, willpower, and creativity.Trade Review“This is a painstakingly researched and compiled book, with nearly 400 pages of finely detailed narrative plus appendices, covering the process of preparing, assembling and testing Apollo Moon rockets—boosters, command/service modules and lunar modules—at the Kennedy Space Center. … it is an enjoyable one. This carefully researched and lovingly written book merits a space on the bookshelf of any Apollo aficionado … .” (Rod Pyle, Quest Magazine, Vol. 23 (4), 2016)“This book is organized into eleven chapters, each rich with original photographs, project schedules, flowcharts, and direct quotations from personal interviews with NASA employees. … It is a great read for space history and aerospace engineering enthusiasts, and finally gives a voice to those ‘nobodies’ who helped Apollo reach the Moon.” (Lisa Westwood, Quest Magazine, Vol. 23 (4), 2016)“This book covers launch preparations for Apollo launches … . This is a fine, fun read with lots of information, especially about coordination and testing. … This book is recommended for anyone with an interest in space and the American space program, but it also contains a wealth of information that could be of interest and use for engineering students and those interested in organizational systems and processes.” (Jeffrey Putnam, Computing Reviews, December, 2015)Table of ContentsIntroduction.– Controlling Complexity.– Requirements, Tests, and Computerization.– The MSOB and the Spacecraft Processing Flow.– The LM Processing Flow—L Minus 181 Days.– The Space Vehicle Processing Flow in the VAB—L Minus 181 Days.– The Processing Flow at the Launch Pad—L Minus 57 Days.– Countdown Demonstration Test—L Minus 19 Days.– Launch Countdown—T Minus 130 Hours.– Plus Time and Near Misses.– Epilogue—Would It Actually Work?.
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Springer International Publishing AG Aurora 7: The Mercury Space Flight of M. Scott
Book SynopsisTO A NATION enthralled by the heroic exploits of the Mercury astronauts, the launch of Lt. Cmdr. Scott Carpenter on NASA’s second orbital space flight was a renewed cause for pride, jubilation and celebration. Within hours, that excitement had given way to stunned disbelief and anxiety as shaken broadcasters began preparing the American public for the very real possibility that an American astronaut and his spacecraft may have been lost at sea.In fact, it had been a very close call. Completely out of fuel and forced to manually guide Aurora 7 through the frightening inferno of re-entry, Carpenter brought the Mercury spacecraft down to a safe splashdown in the ocean. In doing so, he controversially overshot the intended landing zone. Despite his efforts, Carpenter’s performance on the MA-7 mission was later derided by powerful figures within NASA. He would never fly into space again. Taking temporary leave of NASA, Carpenter participated in the U.S. Navy’s pioneering Sealab program. For a record 30 days he lived and worked aboard a pressurized habitat resting on the floor of the ocean, becoming the nation’s first astronaut/aquanaut explorer.Following extensive research conducted by noted spaceflight historian Colin Burgess, the drama-filled flight of Aurora 7 is faithfully recounted in this engrossing book, along with the personal recollections of Scott Carpenter and those closest to the actual events.Table of ContentsA replacement astronaut.- From Colorado to the Cape.- Training for MA-7.- Aurora 7 in orbit.- A highly troubled mission.- Walter Cronkite: “We may have lost an astronaut”.- Post-flight repercussions.- Epilogue: From astronaut to aquanaut.
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Springer International Publishing AG In the Footsteps of Columbus: European Missions
Book SynopsisThe European Space Agency has a long history of human spaceflight, flying in space with both NASA and the Soviet/Russian space agencies over the years. This book tells the story of the ESA astronauts who have visited the International Space Station over its first decade and how they have lived on board, helped construct the space laboratory and performed valuable scientific experiments.ESA has contributed the Columbus science laboratory as well as the Copula, the Leonardo PMM and the ATV supply ship to the station’s infrastructure but it is the human endeavor that captures the imagination. From brief visits to six month expeditions, from spacewalking to commanding the Earth’s only outpost in space, ESA astronauts have played a vital role in the international project.Extensive use of color photographs from NASA and ESA depicting the experiments carried out, the phases of the ISS construction and the personal stories of the astronauts in space highlights the crucial European work on human spaceflight.Trade Review“Each chapter contains a biography of the astronaut, the specific activities of the mission, and beautiful color photographs of the crew member and mission patches, and ends with a description of the current status of the astronaut. Though the book will interest space enthusiasts, it is essentially a catalog and time line of activities that are readily available in other sources. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers.” (J. Z. Kiss, Choice, Vol. 54 (4), December, 2016)“In the Footsteps of Columbus will give you an overview rich in technical details about Europe’s role in the ISS … . best suited for future historians who will find it a useful reference as they dig deeper in the why and how, and not just the who and when, of Europe’s place in space.” (Jeff Foust, The Space Review, August, 2016) “European human spaceflight is the topic of this fine book and encyclopedia. … This book should belong to the library (or notebook) of every space-enthusiast, space engineer or layman interested in European space exploration. It should be within easy reach to be consulted as often as possible - you always glean something new.” (Joachim J. Kehr, Journal of Space Operations & Communicator, Vol. 13 (4), 2016)Table of ContentsForeword.- Introduction.- Background.- European Space Agency.- International Space Station.- Space Shuttle.- Soyuz.- Astronauts.- Umberto Guidoni.- Claudie Hagniere.- Roberto Vittorio.- Phillipe Perrin.- Frank De Winne.- Pedro Duque.- Andre Kuipers.- Thomas Reiter.- Christer Fuglesang.- Paulo Nespoli.- Hans Schlegel.- Leopold Eyharts.- Missions.- STS-100.- Andromede.- Marco Polo.- STS-111.- Odissea.- Cervantes.- DELTA.- Eneide.- Astrolab / Expedition.- Celsius.- Esperia.- Columbus.- Columbus / Expedition.- Oasiss / Expedition 20/21.- Alisse.- Magisstra / Expedition 26/27.- DAMA.- Promisse / Expedition 30/31.- Conclusion.
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Springer International Publishing AG Exploring the Martian Moons: A Human Mission to
Book SynopsisThis book explores the once popular idea of 'Flexible Path' in terms of Mars, a strategy that would focus on a manned orbital mission to Mars's moons rather than the more risky, expensive and time-consuming trip to land humans on the Martian surface. While currently still not the most popular idea, this mission would take advantage of the operational, scientific and engineering lessons to be learned from going to Mars's moons first. Unlike a trip to the planet's surface, an orbital mission avoids the dangers of the deep gravity well of Mars and a very long stay on the surface. This is analogous to Apollo 8 and 10, which preceded the landing on the Moon of Apollo 11. Furthermore, a Mars orbital mission could be achieved at least five years, possibly 10 before a landing mission. Nor would an orbital mission require all of the extra vehicles, equipment and supplies needed for a landing and a stay on the planet for over a year. The cost difference between the two types of missions is in the order of tens of billions of dollars. An orbital mission to Deimos and Phobos would provide an early opportunity to acquire scientific knowledge of the moons and Mars as well, since some of the regolith is presumed to be soil ejected from Mars. It may also offer the opportunity to deploy scientific instruments on the moons which would aid subsequent missions. It would provide early operational experience in the Mars environment without the risk of a landing. The author convincingly argues this experience would enhance the probability of a safe and successful Mars landing by NASA at a later date, and lays out the best way to approach an orbital mission in great detail. Combining path-breaking science with achievable goals on a fast timetable, this approach is the best of both worlds--and our best path to reaching Mars safely in the future.Trade Review“The author really knows what he wants … . He has truly, in incredible detail, and with beautiful images and illustrations, given us an almost perfect outline for our next major voyage off the Earth. …it should be a must manual for everyone associated with a mission to Mars, from all aspects of the ground crews to all the astronauts planning to go.” (Francine Fackson, Planetarian, Vol. 47 (2), June, 2018)“He presents a thorough history of ideas and studies for a Mars moon mission. The book is also an introduction to NASA operations. … Von Ehrenfried describes the responsibilities of every NASA center and lists the major aerospace contractors and their roles. The book is illustrated in color, is well-indexed, and provides an extensive glossary of NASA acronyms. … Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above; faculty and professionals.” (S. P. Maran, Choice, Vol. 55 (4), December, 2017)“Dutch provides an in-depth analysis of NASA’s near-term space systems and how they might be used in such an endeavor. … NSS members looking for specific details about what NASA is building, and the various organizations and companies involved, will find much in this book to satisfy them. … readers will learn not only some fascinating technical information about NASA’s space exploration infrastructure, but also how it could be used to implement a future mission to the Martian moons.” (Robert A. Lee, National Space Society, nss.org, October, 2017)Table of ContentsPart One: The Current Plan.- Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: NASA's Plans.- Chapter 3: The Major Elements and Other Modules.- Chapter 4: Key Enabling Technologies.- Chapter 5: Crew Risks and Health Systems.- Part Two: A Safer, Quicker and Cheaper Plan.- Chapter 6: The Flexible Path to the Moons of Mars.- Chapter 7: Mission Operations.- Part Three: The Major Players.- Chapter 8: Summary of NASA Headquarters and Center Contributions.- Chapter 9: Other Government Contributions.- Chapter 10: International Contributions.- Chapter 11: Prime and Support Contractors.- Appendices.- References.- Glossary.- Index.
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Springer International Publishing AG The Design and Engineering of Curiosity: How the
Book SynopsisThis book describes the most complex machine ever sent to another planet: Curiosity. It is a one-ton robot with two brains, seventeen cameras, six wheels, nuclear power, and a laser beam on its head. No one human understands how all of its systems and instruments work. This essential reference to the Curiosity mission explains the engineering behind every system on the rover, from its rocket-powered jetpack to its radioisotope thermoelectric generator to its fiendishly complex sample handling system. Its lavishly illustrated text explains how all the instruments work -- its cameras, spectrometers, sample-cooking oven, and weather station -- and describes the instruments' abilities and limitations. It tells you how the systems have functioned on Mars, and how scientists and engineers have worked around problems developed on a faraway planet: holey wheels and broken focus lasers. And it explains the grueling mission operations schedule that keeps the rover working day in and day out. Trade Review“It is a fascinating read … . Emily does a great job making the book easy to understand … . I think this is a great book and any engineer who develops (or wants to develop) systems should read it. … I think this is the only book that I am aware of that presents all the required engineering elements to design and build a complex robot system. ... For experienced engineers it is also useful to read.” (David Kohanbash, robotsforroboticists.com, February 2, 2022)“This book presents an in-depth explanation of how ‘the most complex machine ever sent to another planet’ works. … There are in-depth discussions on wheel design and degradation as well as complete listings of the drill and scoop sampling campaign. Beautifully written and illustrated, Ladawalla’s essay is truly encyclopaedic.” (Richard McKim, The Observatory, Vol. 138 (1267), December, 2018)“The Design and Engineering of Curiosity is a comprehensive look at how the Mars Curiosity mission became a reality. Lakdawalla, an independent scholar, begins with an overview of the various iterations of the mission, starting with the goal of developing a bigger lander, and shows how the designers converged on the final mission and spacecraft design. … The book has a broad audience, ranging from general readers to the technical community.” (D. B. Spencer, Choice, Vol. 56 (03), 2018)Table of ContentsDedication.- Foreword.- Acknowledgements.- Preface.- Chapter 1: Mars Science Laboratory.- Chapter 2: Getting to Mars.- Chapter 3: Mars Operations.- Chapter 4: How the Rover Works.- Chapter 5: SA/SPaH: Acquisition, Processing, and Handling.- Chapter 6: The Mast, Engineering Cameras, Navigation, and Hazard Avoidance.- Chapter 7: Curiosity's Science Cameras.- Chapter 8: Curiosity's Environmental Sensing Instruments.- Chapter 9: Curiosity's Chemistry Instruments.- Epilogue: Back on Earth.- Appendix.- About the Author.- Index.
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Springer International Publishing AG Building Habitats on the Moon: Engineering
Book SynopsisDesigning a habitat for the lunar surface? You will need to know more than structural engineering. There are the effects of meteoroids, radiation, and low gravity. Then there are the psychological and psychosocial aspects of living in close quarters, in a dangerous environment, far away from home. All these must be considered when the habitat is sized, materials specified, and structure designed.This book provides an overview of various concepts for lunar habitats and structural designs and characterizes the lunar environment - the technical and the nontechnical. The designs take into consideration psychological comfort, structural strength against seismic and thermal activity, as well as internal pressurization and 1/6 g. Also discussed are micrometeoroid modeling, risk and redundancy as well as probability and reliability, with an introduction to analytical tools that can be useful in modeling uncertainties.Trade Review“The book covers concepts and designs of structures and habitats on the Moon in detail … . Studying the book will give the reader a deep insight into all the technical, physiological and psychological problems and lets him establish the odds for the realization of a successful global 'Moon Village' vison. … The detailed references and registers, including all relevant interviews and quotations at the end of each chapter provide pointers to a whole universe of additional information.” (Joachim J. Kehr, Journal of Space Operations & Communicator, Vol. 15 (3), April, 2018)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements.- Dedication.- About the Author- Preface.- Chapter 1: Thoughts on the Moon.- Chapter 2: Overview and context.- Chapter 3: The lunar environment.- Chapter 4: Structures.- Chapter 5: Habitat studies.- Chapter 6: Lunar-based astronomy.- Chapter 7: Materials and ISRU.- Chapter 8: Structural design of a lunar habitat.- Chapter 9: Thermal design.- Chapter 10: Preliminary probability theory.- Chapter 11: Reliability and damage.- Chapter 12: Airplanes, redundancy and lunar habitats.- Chapter 13: Advanced methodologies.- Chapter 14: Concluding thoughts.- Index.
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Springer International Publishing AG Environmental Radiation Effects on Mammals: A
Book SynopsisDr. Smirnova's updated text is devoted to the theoretical studies of radiation effects on mammals. It summarizes 35 years of results the author obtained from analyzing dose rate equivalents for the Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCR) and for Solar Particles Events (SPE). This edition also includes two new chapters on skin epidermal epithelium and risk assessment for myeloid leukemia, as well as extended revisions addressing the radiation effects on the blood-forming system. Mathematical models are used to explain the effects of both acute and chronic irradiation on the dynamics of vital body systems, like the hematopoietic system, the development of autoimmune diseases, and the mortality dynamics in homogeneous and nonhomogeneous mammalian populations. The proposed methodology of these studies, the models themselves, and the obtained results are of a great theoretical significance and can find wide practical use.Table of ContentsEffects of Acute and Chronic Irradiation on the Blood-Forming System.- Effects of Non-Uniform Acute Irradiation on the Blood-Forming System. - The Small Intestine as a Target for Radiation.- Radiation and Humoral Immunity.- Modeling of Autoimmune Processes.- Individual-Based Approach to Risk Assessment of Radiation-Induced Mortality.- Effects of Acute and Chronic Irradiation on Human Hematopoiesis. - Radiogenic Leukemia Risk Assessment. - Radiation and Skin. - Conclusions.- Index.
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Springer International Publishing AG 31st International Symposium on Shock Waves 1:
Book SynopsisThis is the first volume of a two volume set which presents the results of the 31st International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW31), held in Nagoya, Japan in 2017. It was organized with support from the International Shock Wave Institute (ISWI), Shock Wave Research Society of Japan, School of Engineering of Nagoya University, and other societies, organizations, governments and industry. The ISSW31 focused on the following areas: Blast waves, chemical reacting flows, chemical kinetics, detonation and combustion, ignition, facilities, diagnostics, flow visualization, spectroscopy, numerical methods, shock waves in rarefied flows, shock waves in dense gases, shock waves in liquids, shock waves in solids, impact and compaction, supersonic jet, multiphase flow, plasmas, magnetohyrdrodynamics, propulsion, shock waves in internal flows, pseudo-shock wave and shock train, nozzle flow, re-entry gasdynamics, shock waves in space, Richtmyer-Meshkov instability, shock/boundary layer interaction, shock/vortex interaction, shock wave reflection/interaction, shock wave interaction with dusty media, shock wave interaction with granular media, shock wave interaction with porous media, shock wave interaction with obstacles, supersonic and hypersonic flows, sonic boom, shock wave focusing, safety against shock loading, shock waves for material processing, shock-like phenomena, and shock wave education. These proceedings contain the papers presented at the symposium and serve as a reference for the participants of the ISSW 31 and individuals interested in these fields.Table of ContentsChapter1.Aerodynamic Testing at Duplicated Hypersonic Flight Conditions with Hyper-Dragon.- Chapter2.Shock wave research: Remembrance of Professor I. I. Glass.- Chapter3.Legacy at T5.- Chapter4.Experimental studies of shock wave phenomena at the Ben Gurion University ? A Review.- Chapter5.Shock Compression Spectroscopy Under a Microscope.- Chapter6.Research on Shock-induced Aerothermodynamics for Future Planetary Explorations.- Chapter7.Kinetic shock Tubes: Recent developments for The study of homogeneous and heterogeneous chemical processs.- Chapter8.Structure and Unsteadiness of 3D Shock Wave / Turbulent Boundary Layer Interactions..- Chapter9.Propagation Behavior and Mitigation of Shock Wave along Water inside a Rectangular Tube.- Chapter10.Dust Lofting behind shock waves what is the dominate Lofting Mechanism.- Chapter11.Development of a fast running method for blast wave propagation.- Chapter12.On the Energy Exchange Mechanisms Controlling Blast and Fragment Evolution in a Responding Stone Pipe .- Chapter13.Interaction of a Blast Wave with a Material Interface.- Chapter14.Laboratory simulation of explosions using conical shock tubes.- Chapter15.Shock Tube Study of the Effect of Nitric Oxide Addition on Ignition Delay Times of n-Dodecane/Air Mixtures.- Chapter16.Ignition Delay Times of Methane and Hydrogen Highly Diluted in Carbon Dioxide.- Chapter17.A Study of the Chemiluminescence of СН*, ОН*, С2* and СО2* during the Oxidation of C2H2 behind Reflected Shock Waves .- Chapter18.A Study on Soot Formation Characteristics of a Gasoline Surrogate Fuel Using a Shock Tube.- Chapter19.Effect of Dimethyl Methylphosphonate (DMMP) Addition on H2, CH4, and C2H4 ignition Behind Reflected Shock Waves.- Chapter20.CO and H2O Time-histories in a Shock-heated H2S/CH4 Blend near Atmospheric Pressure.- Chapter21.Thermochemical nonequilibrium modeling of O2.- Chapter22.State-Resolved Transport Properties of Electronically Excited High-Temperature Flows behind Strong Shock Waves.- Chapter23.Oxygen Catalytic Recombination on Titanium Surface.- Chapter24.Computations of a Shock Layer Flow with a Vibrational-Specific Kinetics Model.- Chapter25.A One-dimensional Modeling of Seed-electron Generation and Electron Avalanche in Laser-supported Detonation.- Chapter26.PLIF-based concentration measurement of OH behind the blast wave emanating from an oxy-hydrogen detonation-driven shock tube.- Chapter27.Flame Propagation over the Heat Absorbing Substrate.- Chapter28.Propagation Mechanism of Detonations in Rough Walled Tube.- Chapter29.Effect of hydrodynamic instabilities on the development of hydrogen-air flame.- Chapter30.Characteristics of Crumpling Behavior of Graphene Oxide and Its Effects on Deflagration-to-Detonation Transition.- Chapter31.Detonation decay and flame propagation through a channel with porous walls.- Chapter32.Gas Flow with Stabilized Detonation in a Plane Channel.- Chapter33.Numerical Investigation on Vibrational Nonequilibrium Effect on ZND detonation model.- Chapter34.Stabilities of Rotating Detonation.- Chapter35.The influence of shock reflections on detonation re-initiation.- Chapter36.Experimental studies around shock tube for dynamic calibrations of high-frequency pressure transducers.- Chapter37.Effect of Imaging Blurring on 3D Computed Tomography of Chemiluminescence.- Chapter38.Time-Resolved Optical Flow of Supersonic Beveled Nozzles.- Chapter39.The Effect of Adaptive Sampling on Fluorescence Velocimetry Measurements in High-Speed Flows.- Chapter40.High-resolution background oriented schlieren technique for a laser-induced underwater shock wave.- Chapter41.Evaluation of the effect of an air plasma on the degradation of metallic coatings based on an analysis of the emission from the air behind the front of strong shock waves in the spectral range of 120－400 nm .- Chapter42.Application of NO Laser Induced Fluorescence in JF-10 Detonation-Driven Shock Tunnel.- Chapter43.Molecular Tagging Velocimetry of NH Fluorescence in a High-enthalpy Rarefied Gas Flow.- Chapter44.Measurements of Jet A-1 Vapor Concentration Using Quantum Cascade Laser.- Chapter45.Temperature Measurement in a Shock Tunnel Using Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy.- Chapter46.Measurement and Formulation of Velocity, Attitude and Trajectory of Moving Object Using Magnet-Coil Method for High-Speed Penetration Experiment.- Chapter47.Investigations of density field on a flat plate shock-boundary layer interaction at Hypersonic speeds using BOS.- Chapter48.Schlieren Tomography to Visualise Three Dimensional Supersonic Flows.- Chapter49.Interaction of a planar shock wave with a water surface.- Chapter50.Basic Experiment on Focusing Schieren PIV Method with LED Light Source.- Chapter51.Boundary-Layer Transition Detection at High Enthalpy Flow Conditions using Temperature-Sensitive Paint .- Chapter52.Development of Sprayable Ultrafast-PSP for Unsteady Flow.- Chapter53.Three-Dimensional Measurement of the Lateral Jet / Cross Flow Interaction Field by Colored-Grid Background Oriented Schlieren (CGBOS) Technique.- Chapter54.Numerical Investigation of Dust Lifting Induced by Vertical Shock Wave.- Chapter55.Gas Surface Interaction of Carbon Ablator in a Shock Tube.- Chapter56.Numerical Simulations of Shock Wave Interaction with a Water Droplet by Sharp Interface Methods.- Chapter57.High Order Hybrid Compact-WENO-Z Finite Difference Scheme for Hyperbolic Conservation Laws.- Chapter58.A fast mathematical modelling method for aerodynamic-heating predictions.- Chapter59.A Multi-Space Interrelation Theory for Correlating Aerodynamic Data from Hypersonic Ground Testing.- Chapter60.Reynolds Stress Models for Shock ? Turbulence Interaction.- Chapter61.On the analysis of full-spectrum k-distributions databases for thermal radiation in shock waves within CO2 rich atmospheres.- Chapter62.Measurement of Electron Density by Heterodyne Interferometer for Atmospheric Pressure Plasmas.- Chapter63.Parametrical Quasiresonant Amplification of Alfven Waves in Heat-Releasing Isentropic Unstable Medium .- Chapter64.Two-Dimensional MHD Structures in Heat-Releasing Plasma.- Chapter65.Mode transition from fast gas-ionization wave to laser-supported detonation wave.- Chapter66.Gas-Dynamic Flow behind Shock Wave Initiated by a Sliding Surface Discharge Channel.- Chapter67.Jet Formation of SF6 Bubble Induced by Incident and Reflected Shock Waves.- Chapter68.Interaction of Cylindrical Converging Shock Wave with SF6 Gas Bubble.- Chapter69.Numerical Study on Converging Richtmyer-Meshkov Instability.- Chapter70.Light/heavy converging Richtmyer-Meshkov instability in a conventional shock tube.- Chapter71.The Imploding Cylindrical Richtmyer-Meshkov Instability with a Two-Fluid Plasma Model.- Chapter72.Experimental Study on a Single-mode Interface Impacted by a Converging Shock.- Chapter73.The Richtmyer-Meshkov instability of a flat interface initiated by a perturbed shock.- Chapter74.A study of variable density mixing with reshock.- Chapter75.Wave Patterns in the Interaction of an Incident Shock with a Heavy Elliptic Gas Cylinder.- Chapter76.Reshocked Richtmyer-Meshkov instability: Numerical study on interface stretch and vortex cores characterization .- Chapter77.Self-generated magnetic fields in the plasma Richtmyer-Meshkov instability.- Chapter78.The Evolution of a Square SF6 Gas Cylinder Impacted by a Converging Shock Wave.- Chapter79.Electron shock dynamics in the two-fluid plasma Richtmyer-Meshkov instability.- Chapter80.The Evolution of Concentration and Velocity-Fluctuations in the Richtmyer-Meshkov Instability.- Chapter81.Numerical Investigation of High-Temperature Effects in a Shock-Bubble Interaction..- Chapter82.Transmitted wave of shock wave through various materials.- Chapter83.Numerical investigation of the interaction between a planar shock wave with a square bubble containing different gases.- Chapter84.Underwater Shock Wave by Explosion in a Closed Space.- Chapter85.Collision of underwater explosion with compressible porous wall.- Chapter86.Disturbance Waves behind the Shock Propagating through Non-uniform Gas.- Chapter87.Study on Mach stem shape of the asymmetric Mach reflection.- Chapter88.Experimental and numerical investigations of a shock wave propagation through a bifurcation.- Chapter89.The Reflection of Cylindrical Shock-Waves on Cylindrical Walls.- Chapter90.On InMR-TRR Transition on a Concave Cylindrical Reflector.- Chapter91.Reflection of a Planar Shock Wave over a Concave Double Wedge.- Chapter92.Shock Wave Reflections from a Plane of Symmetry.- Chapter93.The influence of short acting pressure driver pulses on the behavior of shock waves in micro shock tubes .- Chapter94.Investigation of an Expansion Fan/Shock Wave Interaction between High Aspect Ratio Wedges.- Chapter95.Interaction of multiple cylindrical expanding shock waves.- Chapter96.Shock Interaction on a V-shaped Blunt Leading Edge.- Chapter97.Delayed Ventilation of Partially Confined Detonation Products by Shock Reflection from a Convergent Nozzle Opening.- Chapter98.Geometrical perception of convex surface reflections.- Chapter99.Numerical Simulation of Supersonic/Hypersonic Flow for TSTO's Staging Separation.- Chapter100.Experimental Study of Normal Shock Wave-Isotropic Turbulence Interaction Using Counter-Driver Shock Tube.- Chapter101.Numerical Studies on Form of Weak Shock Reflection over Wedges.- Chapter102.Shock Wave Generation Method using High-Speed Jet.- Chapter103.Analytical Prediction of Mach Stem Height for Asymmetric Wedge Reflection in 2-D Steady Flows.- Chapter104.Upstream Pressure Induced MR-RR Shock Transitions.- Chapter105.Revisiting Shock Propagation in a Temperature Gradient.- Chapter106.On Hysteresis at Axisymmetric Curved Shock Reflection from an Axial Cylinder.- Chapter107.Singularity formation in the geometry of perturbed shocks.- Chapter108.A Generalized Form of the Simplified Bernoulli Trial Collision Scheme Applied to Shock Waves.- Chapter109.On a Problem of Shock Wave Structure.- Chapter110.Ab Initio Simulation of Shock Waves propagating through gaseous mixtures.- Chapter111.Comparison of DSMC Chemistry Models for Shock Tube Simulations in the Nitrogen at Rarefied and Continuum Regime.- Chapter112.Experimental and Numerical Studies on Plume Structures of Micro-Nozzles Operating at High Vacuum Conditions.- Chapter113.DSMC Study on Hypersonic Flow past a Rectangular Cylinder.- Chapter114.INFLUENCE OF PHASE TRANSITIONS COMPONENTS OF MIXTURES ON THERMODYNAMIC PARAMETERS OF SHOCK-WAVE LOADING.- Chapter115.Experimental study of the ejection of particles from the shock-loaded metals.- Chapter116.PHASE TRANSITIONS OF TITANIUM UNDER DYNAMIC LOADING.- Chapter117.RESULTS OF INVESTIGATIONS OF PHASE TRANSITIONS OF SHOCK COMPRESSED METALS.- Chapter118.Shock wave propagation through heterogeneous cementitious composites.- Chapter119.Equation of state and phase transformations of zirconium in shock waves.- Chapter120.Reynolds number effects on Shock-wave boundary layer interaction in a hypersonic flow.- Chapter121.Numerical Study for Interactions between Separation on Supersonic Flow and Laser-Induced Blast Wave.- Chapter122.Schlieren-based Characterization of Separation Shock Unsteadiness in Shock Wave/Turbulent Boundary Layer Interactions with Separation.- Chapter123.Experimental study of hypersonic shock wave / transitional boundary layer interaction.- Chapter124.Micro-Vortex Generator Controlled Shock-Boundary Layer Interactions in Supersonic Intake.- Chapter125.MVG Control on Supersonic Compression Ramp Flow.- Chapter126.Improvement of pressure recovery in a duct by repetitive laser energy depositions.- Chapter127.Unsteadiness of Cowl Shock/Convex Corner Interaction in an Inlet.- Chapter128.Incident shock/turbulent boundary layer interactions on concave walls.- Chapter129.Experimental Study of Unsteadiness in Axisymmetric Step-induced Shock Wave/Turbulent Boundary Layer Interactions .- Chapter130.Numerical study of shock wave-boundary layer interaction in cylinder-flare configuration.- Chapter131.A Study on Turbulent Transition of Unsteady Boundary Layer Induced by Weak-Compression Wave.- Chapter132.Passive Control of Hypersonic Separated Flow around Spiked Bodies .- Chapter133.Surface Heat Transfer of Tertiary Gas Mixtures with Roughness Controlled..- Chapter134.Effect of Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Actuators (DBD-PA) on Boundary Layer Separation Control in Hypersonic Flows.- Chapter135.Numerical simulations of transverse jet in supersonic crossflow toward an understanding of interaction mechanism.- Chapter136.Shock Induced Corner Separation in Supersonic Duct Flows.- Chapter137.Forced Boundary Layer Transition Experiments on a Multi-wedge in a Gun Tunnel.- Chapter138.Aft-body effects on lip shock-wave laminar free-interaction.- Chapter139.Temperature Distribution Measurement for the Comprehension of the Interaction Phenomena between the Shock Wave and the DC Discharged Field.- Chapter140.An interaction between shock wave and vortex induced by small volume high pressure shock tube .- Chapter141.Experimental Study on Grid Turbulence Interacting with a Spherical Shock wave.- Chapter142.Numerical Study of Variable Density Turbulence Interaction with Shock Waves.- Chapter143.Measurement of Velocity Fluctuations and Overpressure of Spherical Shock Wave in Grid Turbulence.- Chapter144.The influence of the high-pressure part length on shock waves exiting from an open tube.- Chapter145.Robust and low-dissipation explicit formulation of improved adaptive WCNS scheme.- Chapter146.Direct Numerical Simulations of Interaction Between Planar Shock Wave and Homogeneous Isotropic Turbulence at Low Turbulent Mach Number.- Chapter147.Numerical Analysis of Shockwave Diffraction .- Chapter148.Investigations on Compressible Mixing Layers by Using Hot-wire Velocimetry.- Chapter149.Spectral Radiant Intensity Calculation of Air in Shock tube.
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Springer International Publishing AG Adhesive Bonding of Aircraft Composite
Book SynopsisThis book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. It presents the results of the ComBoNDT European project, which aimed at the development of more secure, time- and cost-saving extended non-destructive inspection tools for carbon fiber reinforced plastics, adhered surfaces and bonded joints. The book reports the optimal use of composite materials to allow weight savings, reduction in fuel consumptions, savings during production and higher cost efficiency for ground operations. Table of ContentsIntroduction and scenario within the industry (IFAM, Airbus).- Samples Preparation, characterization, analyses and mechanical tests.- ENDT for surface quality assurance.- ENDT for adhesive bondline quality assurance.- Summary and technology assessment.
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Springer International Publishing AG War in Space: The Science and Technology Behind
Book SynopsisWith the recent influx of spaceflight and satellite launches, the region of outer space has become saturated with vital technology used for communication and surveillance and the functioning of business and government. But what would happen if these capabilities were disrupted or even destroyed? How would we react if faced with a full-scale blackout of satellite communications? What can and has happened following the destruction of a satellite? In the short term, the aftermath would send thousands of fragments orbiting Earth as space debris. In the longer term, the ramifications of such an event on Earth and in space would be alarming, to say the least. This book takes a look at such crippling scenarios and how countries around the world might respond in their wake. It describes the aggressive actions that nations could take and the technologies that could be leveraged to gain power and control over assets, as well as to initiate war in the theater of outer space. The ways that a country's vital capabilities could be disarmed in such a setting are investigated. In addition, the book discusses our past and present political climate, including which countries currently have these abilities and who the aggressive players already are. Finally, it addresses promising research and space technology that could be used to protect us from those interested in destroying the world's vital systems. Table of ContentsDedication.- Preface.- Chapter 1: Life Without Satellites.- Chapter 2: Space as the Next Theater of War.- Chapter 3: The Environment of Space as a Theater of War.- Chapter 4: Space Debris as a Weapon.- Chapter 5: A Summary of the US Space Program and Its Relationship to the Military.- Chapter 6: Who Controls Space and How.- Chapter 7: The Cold War and Missile Defense.-Chapter 8: Post-SDI Missile Defense.- Chapter 9: Satellite Technology.- Chapter 10: Preventing a War in Space.- Appendix A: Space Treaty.- Appendix B: Additional Resources for Space Warfare Topics.- Appendix C: Space Defense Terms and Programs and Their Historical Context.- Appendix D: Timeline of Missile Defense.- Acknowledgements.- Index.
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Harrassowitz Die Darstellung Des Nicht-Dargestellten: Die
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Spacecraft Structures
Book SynopsisSpace flight is a comprehensive and innovative part of technology. It encompasses many fields of technology. This monograph presents a cross section of the total field of expertise that is called "space flight". It provides an optimal reference with insight into the design, construction and analysis aspects of spacecraft. The emphasis of this book is put on unmanned space flight, particularly on the construction of spacecraft rather than the construction of launch vehicles.Table of ContentsGeneral.- Design Process.- Launch Vehicle Systems.- Spacecraft Subsystems.- Design and Safety factors.- Spacecraft Design Loads.- Test Verification.- Design of Spacecraft structure.- Strength and Stiffness of Structural Elements.- Sandwich Construction.- Finite Element Analysis.- Stiffness/Flexibility Analysis.- Material Selection.- Spacecraft Mass.- Natural Frequencies, an Approximation.- Modal Effective Mass.- Dynamic Model Reduction Methods.- Dynamic Substructuring, Component Mode Synthesis.- Output Transformation Matrices.- Coupled Dynamic Loads Analysis.- Random Vibrations Simplified Response Analysis.- Fatigue Life Prediction.- Shock-Response Spectrum.- Damage to Spacecraft by Meteoroids and Orbital Debris.- Prescribed Averaged Temperatures.- Thermal-elastic Stresses.- Coefficients of thermal & moisture expansion.- Venting Holes.- Examples.
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Scholars' Press Terrain-Following Motion of an Autonomous Agent
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Operation of a Cryogenic Rocket Engine: An
Book SynopsisThis book presents the operational aspects of the rocket engine on a test facility. It will be useful to engineers and scientists who are in touch with the test facility. To aerospace students it shall provide an insight of the job on the test facility. And to interested readers it shall provide an impression of this thrilling area of aerospace.Table of ContentsOperational Aspects of the Rocket Engine and the Test Facility.- Test Periods.- Engine Test.- Bench Systems.- Simulation of Flight Conditions.- Test Procedures.- Safety.- Documents.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Aviation Systems: Management of the Integrated
Book SynopsisThis book aims to provide comprehensive coverage of the field of air transportation, giving attention to all major aspects, such as aviation regulation, economics, management and strategy. The book approaches aviation as an interrelated economic system and in so doing presents the “big picture” of aviation in the market economy. It explains the linkages between domains such as politics, society, technology, economy, ecology, regulation and how these influence each other. Examples of airports and airlines, and case studies in each chapter support the application-oriented approach. Students and researchers in business administration with a focus on the aviation industry, as well as professionals in the industry looking to refresh or broaden their knowledge of the field will benefit from this book. Table of ContentsPreface.- 1 Management Summary.- 2 Fundamentals and Structure of Aviation Systems.- 3 The Environment of Aviation.- Part I: The Supply Side of Aviation.- 4 From the Aviation Value Chain to the Aviation System.- 5 Airline Strategy from Network Management to Business Models.- 6 Managing Airport Infrastructure.- Part II: The Demand Side of Aviation.- 7 Marketing in Aviation.- 8 Passenger Behavior.- 9 Risk, Safety and Security.- Part III: Steering and Controlling the System of Aviation.- 10 Aviation Governance.- 11 Risk Management in Aviation.- 12 Authorities and Regulation in Aviation.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Thermospheric Density and Wind Determination from
Book SynopsisThe Earth's atmosphere is often portrayed as a thin and finite blanket covering our planet, separate from the emptiness of outer space. In reality, the transition is gradual and a tiny fraction of the atmophere gases is still present at the altitude of low orbiting satellites. The very high velocities of these satellites ensure that their orbital motion can still be considerably affected by air density and wind. This influence can be measured using accelerometers and satellite tracking techniques. The opening chapters of this thesis provide an excellent introduction to the various disciplines that are involved in the interpretation of these observations: orbital mechanics, satellite aerodynamics and upper atmospheric physics. A subsequent chapter, at the heart of this work, covers advances in the algorithms used for processing satellite accelerometry and Two-Line Element (TLE) orbit data. The closing chapters provide an elaborate analysis of the resulting density and wind products, which are generating many opportunities for further research, to improve the modelling and understanding of the thermosphere system and its interactions with the lower atmosphere, the ionosphere-magnetosphere system and the Sun.Table of ContentsEmpirical modelling of the thermosphere.- Satellite dynamics and non-gravitational force modelling.- Producing density and crosswind from satellite dynamics observations.- Analysis and interpretation of density and wind data.- Empirical model calibration.- Conclusions and recommendations.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Onboard Computers, Onboard Software and Satellite
Book SynopsisThis book is intended as a system engineer's compendium, explaining the dependencies and technical interactions between the onboard computer hardware, the onboard software and the spacecraft operations from ground. After a brief introduction on the subsequent development in all three fields over the spacecraft engineering phases each of the main topis is treated in depth in a separate part.The features of today’s onboard computers are explained at hand of their historic evolution over the decades from the early days of spaceflight up to today. Latest system-on-chip processor architectures are treated as well as all onboard computer major components.After the onboard computer hardware the corresponding software is treated in a separate part. Both the software static architecture as well as the dynamic architecture are covered, and development technologies as well as software verification approaches are included.Following these two parts on the onboard architecture, the last part covers the concepts of spacecraft operations from ground. This includes the nominal operations concepts, the redundancy concept and the topic of failure detection, isolation and recovery.The baseline examples in the book are taken from the domain of satellites and deep space probes. The principles and many cited standards on spacecraft commanding, hardware and software however also apply to other space applications like launchers. The book is equally applicable for students as well for system engineers in space industry.Table of ContentsContext.- Onboard Computers.- Onboard Software.- Satellite Operations.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Flugzeugtriebwerke: Grundlagen,
Book SynopsisDieses Buch bietet eine umfassende und detaillierte Behandlung der wichtigsten Fragen zu Flugzeug- und Gasturbinenantrieben für Ingenieure, ein hervorragendes Kompendium für fortgeschrittene Studenten. Es hat sich in kurzer Zeit einen herausragenden Platz in der Fachliteratur erobert.Eine leicht verständliche Einführung in die zugehörigen Aspekte der Aerodynamik und der Thermodynamik vereinfacht den Einstieg in die Theorie ganz erheblich und schafft so sichere Grundlagen. In weiteren Abschnitten werden entscheidende Begriffe und technisch/physikalische Zusammenhänge anschaulich definiert und parametrische Kreisprozessanalysen idealer und realer Triebwerke vorgestellt. Eine Klassifizierung der Flugzeugtriebwerke und Funktionsbeschreibungen der Hauptkomponenten fehlen ebenso wenig wie die Thermo- und Aerodynamik thermischer Turbomaschinen. Anhand zahlreicher durchgerechneter Beispiele wird der Einstieg in die verschiedenen Wege der Vorauslegung von Triebwerken uns dessen Komponenten eröffnet. Neu hinzugekommen ist ein Kapitel über Propeller- und Propellersysteme.Table of ContentsVorwort.- Formelzeichen.- Einführung.- Klassifizierung der Flugzeugtriebwerke.- Was man weiß - was man wissen sollte.- Hauptkomponentenbeschreibung und zugehörige Technologien.- Triebwerksschub.- Definitionen und Grundlagen.- Parametrische Kreisprozessanalyse idealer Flugzeugtriebwerke.- Thermische Turbomaschinen.- Triebwerkseinlauf.- Verdichter.- Brennkammer.- Turbine.- Schubdüse.- Reale Triebwerkskreisprozesse.- Triebwerkslärm.- Triebwerkssysteme.- Propeller und Propellersysteme.- Anhänge.- Sachwortregister.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Three-Dimensional Attached Viscous Flow: Basic
Book SynopsisViscous flow is treated usually in the frame of boundary-layer theory and as two-dimensional flow. Books on boundary layers give at most the describing equations for three-dimensional boundary layers, and solutions often only for some special cases.This book provides basic principles and theoretical foundations regarding three-dimensional attached viscous flow. Emphasis is put on general three-dimensional attached viscous flows and not on three-dimensional boundary layers. This wider scope is necessary in view of the theoretical and practical problems to be mastered in practice. The topics are weak, strong, and global interaction, the locality principle, properties of three-dimensional viscous flow, thermal surface effects, characteristic properties, wall compatibility conditions, connections between inviscid and viscous flow, flow topology, quasi-one- and two-dimensional flows, laminar-turbulent transition and turbulence. Though the primary flight speed range is that of civil air transport vehicles, flows past other flying vehicles up to hypersonic speeds are also considered. Emphasis is put on general three-dimensional attached viscous flows and not on three-dimensional boundary layers, as this wider scope is necessary in view of the theoretical and practical problems that have to be overcome in practice.The specific topics covered include weak, strong, and global interaction; the locality principle; properties of three-dimensional viscous flows; thermal surface effects; characteristic properties; wall compatibility conditions; connections between inviscid and viscous flows; flow topology; quasi-one- and two-dimensional flows; laminar-turbulent transition; and turbulence. Detailed discussions of examples illustrate these topics and the relevant phenomena encountered in three-dimensional viscous flows. The full governing equations, reference-temperature relations for qualitative considerations and estimations of flow properties, and coordinates for fuselages and wings are also provided. Sample problems with solutions allow readers to test their understanding.Trade Review“The book would be an appropriate resource for every student of aerodynamics. … The book is well structured, and the bibliography which partially follows the chapters and sections is comprehensive. In order to test the reader’s understanding of the material, each chapter is accompanied by various problems and their solutions. A lot of graphics, including colored pictures, illustrate the book very well.” (Jürgen Socolowsky, Mathematical Reviews, April, 2017)Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Properties of Three-Dimensional Attached Viscous Flow.- Equations of Motion.- Boundary-Layer Equations for Three-Dimensional Flow.- Boundary-Layer Integral Parameters.- Viscous Flow and Inviscid Flow Connections and Interactions.- Topology of Skin-Friction Fields.- Quasi-One-Dimensional and Quasi-Two-Dimensional Flows.- Laminar-Turbulent Transition and Turbulence.- Illustrating Examples.- Solutions of the Problems.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Flugzeugbaukunde: Eine Einführung in die
Book SynopsisDieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen für die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verfügung, die jeweils im historischen Kontext betrachtet werden müssen. Dieser Titel erschien in der Zeit vor 1945 und wird daher in seiner zeittypischen politisch-ideologischen Ausrichtung vom Verlag nicht beworben.Table of ContentsI. Der Luftverkehr.- 1. Geschwindigkeit und Häufigkeit.- 2. Zuverlässigkeit und Bequemlichkeit.- 3. Wirtschaftlichkeit.- II. Die Luftkräfte.- 4. Form- und Reibungswiderstand.- 5. Auftrieb.- 6. Induzierter Widerstand.- III. Das Flugwerk.- 7. Entwurf.- 8. Ausführung.- IV. Das Triebwerk.- 9. Schrauben.- 10. Motoren.- V. Das Flugzeug.- 11. Flugleistungen.- 12. Flugeigenschaften.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Fluglehre: Theorie und Berechnung der Flugzeuge in elementarer Darstellung
Book SynopsisEntwicklung des Flugwesens und der Fluglehre, Rekordtabelle.- I. Allgemeines über Luftkräfte. Luftwiderstand.- 1. Luftdruck.- 2. Luftdichte.- 3. Inkompressible Strömung.- 4. Kompressible Strömung.- 5. Luftwiderstand in Unterschallströmung.- 6. Luftwiderstand in Überschallströmung.- 7. Widerstandsbeizahlen verschiedener Körper.- II. Die Tragfläche.- 8. Luftkräfte auf die Tragfläche.- 9. Querschnitt der Tragflügel.- 10. Grundriß der Tragflügel.- 11. Die Tragfläche in Überschallströmung.- 12. Der Aufbau der Tragflächen.- 13. Der Gleitflug.- III. Motorloser Flug.- 14. Fliegen aus eigener Kraft.- 15. Segelfliegen.- 16. Segelflugzeuge.- IV. Die Luftschraube.- 17. Die Wirkungsweise der Luftschraube.- 18. Die Kennlinien von Verstellschrauben.- 19. Herstellung und Prüfung der Luftschrauben.- V. Das Triebwerk.- 20. Allgemeines über Flugzeugtriebwerke.- 21. Kolbentriebwerke und ihre Kennlinien.- 22. Aufbau der Kolbenmotoren und ihre Einzelteile.- 23. Strömungstriebwerke und ihre Kennlinien.- 24. Aufbau der Gasturbinentriebwerke und ihre Einzelteile.- VI. Flugleistungen.- 25. Waagrechtflug.- 26. Steigflug.- 27. Reichweite.- 28. Messung der Flugleistungen.- VII. Steuemng und Stabilität.- 29. Flossen, Ruder, Steuerungen.- 30. Wirkung der Ruder.- 31. Längs- und Querstabilität.- 32. Automatische Flugzeugsteuerung.- VIII. Abflug und Landung.- 33. Hilfsmittel für Abflug und Landung.- 34. Der Abflugvorgang.- 35. Der Landevorgang.- IX. Das Drehflügelflugzeug.- 36. Allgemeines über Schraubenflugzeuge.- 37. Der vertikale Flug.- 38. Der Vorwärtsflug.- 39. Blattbewegungen.- 40. Hubschraubersteuerung, Stabilität, Schwingungen.- X. Kursbestimmung und Flugbeförderung.- 41. Einfluß des Windes auf Kurs und Flugdauer.- 42. Funknavigation.- 43. Die direkten Kosten derFlugbeförderung.- 44. Einige neuere Flugzeugmuster.- Zusammenstellung der wichtigsten Bezeichnungen.- Namen- und Sachverzeichnis.- Zahlentafeln.- 1. Luftwiderstand verschiedener Querschnittsformen.- 2. Hauptabmessungen, Leistungen und Verbrauchszahlen einiger Flugmotoren.- 3. Hauptabmessungen, Leistungen und Verbrauchszahlen einiger Flugzeuggasturbinen.- 4. Abmessungen einiger neuzeitlicher Flugzeuge.- 5. Temperatur, Druck, Dichte, Schallgeschwindigkeit und Zähigkeit der Luft in der Normalatmosphäre.Table of ContentsEntwicklung des Flugwesens und der Fluglehre, Rekordtabelle.- I. Allgemeines über Luftkräfte. Luftwiderstand.- 1. Luftdruck.- Luftdruck in Meereshöhe.- Druckabnahme mit der Höhe.- Normalatmosphäre.- Barometrische Höhenmessung.- 2. Luftdichte.- Luftdichte in Meereshöhe.- Einfluß von Druck und Temperatur.- Zustandsgleichung für Gase.- Die wirkliche Atmosphäre.- Berichtigung der Steiggeschwindigkeit.- Umrechnung auf Normalatmosphare.- 3. Inkompressible Strömung.- Druck und Geschwindigkeit im Stromfaden.- Geschwindigkeitsmessung.- Staudruck.- Bernoullische Gleichung.- Impulssatz.- 4. Kompressible Strömung.- Machscher Kegel.- Schwache Verdichtungswelle.- Innere Wärmeenergie.- Energiesatz und adiabatische Zustandsänderung.- Schallgeschwindigkeit.- Wärmeinhalt (Enthalpie).- Energiesatz für Gasströmungen.- Verlustfreie Gasströmung.- Stautemperatur.- Staupunktsdruck und Staudruck.- Überschalldüse (Lavaldüse).- Gerader Verdichtungsstoß.- Stoßverluste.- Staudruck in Überschallströmung.- Überschallwelle.- 5. Luftwiderstand in Unterschallströmung.- Widerstand durch Wirbelbildung.- Reibungswiderstand.- Widerstandsbeiwer.- Reynoldssche Kennzahl.- Zähigkeitszahl.- 6. Luftwiderstand in Überschallströmung.- Wellenwiderstand.- Kleine Ablenkung der Überschallströmung.- Ablenkung um größere Winkel.- Wellenwiderstand des dünnen Doppelkeiles.- Wellenwiderstand der schwach angestellten Platte.- Widerstand in schallnahen Strömungen.- 7. Widerstandsbeizahlen verschiedener Körper.- Veränderlicbkeit der Widerstandsbeizahlen.- Widerstandsbeiwerte verschiedener Querschnittsformen.- Teilwiderstände am Flugzeug.- Oberflächenreibung.- Schlanke Körper und Flügelprofile.- Aerodynamischer Flugzeugwirkungsgrad.- II. Die Tragfläche.- 8. Luftkräfte auf die Tragfläche.- Aligemeines.- Anstellwinkel, Auftrieb und Rücktrieb.- Gleitzahl.- Druckverteilung über die Tiefe.- Abwärtsbeschleunigung der Luft.- Zirkulation.- Auftriebs- und Widerstandsbeiwert.- Tragflächenkennlinien.- 9. Querschnitt der Tragflügel.- Aufbau des Profils.- Höchstauftrieb und Kleinstwiderstand.- Kennlinien eines Profils.- Kennlinien für große Anstellwinkel. S.73.- Auftriebserhöhung durch Endklappen.- Auftriebserhöhung durch Schlitzvorflügel.- Endklappe mit Schlitz.- Weitere Mittel zur Auftriebserhöhung.- 10. Grundriß der Tragflügel.- Seitenverhältnis.- Flächenbelastung.- Wirbelkette.- Induzierte Abwärtsgeschwindigkeit.- Induzierter Widerstand.- 11. Die Tragfläche in Überschallströmung.- Die drei Verlustquellen.- Seitenverhältnis.- Näherungen für Auftrieb und Widerstand.- Gleitverhältnis.- Vergleich mit Unterschalltragflächen.- Pfeilstellung.- Überschallwindkanäle.- Überschallversuchsergebnisse.- Auftriebsschwingungen.- Langsamflugprobleme.- 12. Der Aufbau der Tragflächen.- Belastung der Tragfläche.- Tragflügelbauweisen und Baustoffe.- Sichere Last und Sicherheitsgrad.- Beschleunigungslasten (Abfangen).- Böenlasten.- Weitere Lastzustönde.- Belastungsversuch.- Ermüdungsfestigkeit.- Flattern von Tragflügeln.- 13. Der Gleitflug.- Schädlicher Widerstand und Auftriebsfaktor.- Dimensionslose Fluggeschwindigkeit.- Gleitzahlberechnung.- Gleitwinkel, Anstellwinkel, Fluglagenwinkel, Sinkgeschwindigkeit.- III. Motorloser Flug.- 14. Fliegen aus eigener Kraft.- Erforderliche und verfügbare Muskelleistung.- Zukunftsaussichten des Muskelfluges.- Vergleich mit dem Vogelflug.- 15. Segelfliegen.- Statisches Segeln.- Hangaufwind.- Thermischer Aufwind.- Aufwind in Leewellen.- Reibungsaufwind.- Dynamisches Segeln.- 16. Segelflugzeuge.- Segelflugrekorde. S. 115.- Verwendungsbereich.- Hauptabmessungen.- IV. Die Luftschraube.- 17. Die Wirkungsweise der Luftschraube.- Kräfte am Propellerelement.- Elementwirkungsgrad.- Blattsteigungswinkel.- Verstellbare Blätter.- 18. Die Kennlinien von Verstellschrauben.- Schub- und Drehmomentenbeiwert.- Aktivitätsfaktor.- Wirkungsgrad eines Luftstrahlantriebes.- Strahlwirkungsgrad des Propellers.- Windkanalmeßergebnisse.- Entwurf einer Luftschraube.- Vergleich der Verstellschraube mit der Festblattschraube.- 19. Herstellung und Prüfung der Luftschrauben.- Bauweisen der Blätter.- Blattverstellmechanismus.- Statische und dynamische Ausbalancierung.- Schwingungsbeanspruchungen.- Windkanalversuche.- V. Das Triebwerk.- 20. Allgemeines über Flugzeugtriebwerke.- Thermischer Wirkungsgrad.- Strömungstriebwerke und Kolbentriebwerke.- Idealisiertes Strömungstriebwerk.- Heizwert und Verbrennungstemperatur. S.141.- Strahlwirkungsgrad. S.145.- Idealisiertes Kolbentriebwerk.- Verbundtriebwerke.- Raketentriebwerke.- 21. Kolbentriebwerke und ihre Kennlinien.- Viertaktmotor.- Verdichtungsgrad und Mitteldruck.- Detonation und Oktanzahl.- Der Dieselmotor.- Motorenprüfstände.- Bodenleistung.- Dauerleistung und Kurzleistung.- Höhenleistung.- Brennstoffverbrauch.- 22. Aufbau der Kolbenmotoren und ihre Einzelteile.- Reihen- und Sternmotoren.- Hauptabmessungen, Leistungen und Verbrauchszahlen einiger Flugmotoren.- Bauarten mit Abgasturbine.- Einzelteile.- Zylinder und Kolben.- Ventile und Steuerung.- Zündanlage.- Kühlung.- Schmierung.- 23. Strömungstriebwerke und ihre Kennlinien.- Entwicklungstendenzen.- Die Luftstaudüse (Lorinantrieb).- Argus-Schmidt-Rohr.- Brennkammerverluste.- Veranderung der Betriebsbedingungen bei gleichen Machschen Zahlen.- Düsentriebwerk.- Kompressor- und Turbinenverluste.- Flugwindstau.- Querschnittsgröße.- Kennlinien für ein Düsentriebwerk.- Umrechnung für Höhe.- Kennlinien für ein Turbopropellertriebwerk. S.187.- 24. Aufbau der Gasturbinentriebwerke und ihre Einzelteile.- Einwellentriebwerke. S.188.- Zweiwellentriebwerke.- Kaltluftzusatz.- Hauptabmessungen, Leistungen und Verbrauchszahlen einiger Gasturbinen.- Einzelteile der Gasturbinen.- Kompressor.- Brennkammer.- Turbine. S.199.- Austrittsdüse. S.201.- VI. Flugleistungen.- 25. Waagrechtflug.- Widerstand und Düsenschub.- Widerstand und Propellerschub.- Überschallflug mit Düsenantrieb. S.207.- 26. Steigflug.- Steiggeschwindigkeit.- Anstellwinkel beim Steigen.- Höheneinfluß.- Steigzeit und Gipfelhöhe.- Tragflächengroßen- und Fluggewichtsänderungen. S.214.- 27. Reichweite.- Aufgabenstellung. S.216.- Propellerflugzeug. S.217.- Flughöhe und Reichweite.- Windeinfluß.- Brennstoffvorrat und Reichweite.- Düsenflugzeug.- Fluggeschwindigkeit und Reichweite.- 28. Messung der Flugleistungen.- Messung der relativen Fluggeschwindigkeit.- Messung der Steiggeschwindigkeit und Umrechnung auf Normalatmosphäre. S.227.- Fluggeschwindigkeit bei Wind.- Stoppdreieck. S.231.- VII. Steuemng und Stabilität.- 29. Flossen, Ruder, Steuerungen.- Übersicht der Achsenrichtungen. S.233.- Querruder.- Höhenruder.- Seitenruder.- Begriff der Stabilität. S.237.- Steuerbetätigungsorgane.- Steuerkräfte. S.241.- Größte Handkräfte.- Servosteuerungen.- Künstliche Steuerkrafterzeugung.- 30. Wirkung der Ruder.- Kräfte bei Ruderausschlag.- Bemessung des Höhenruders.- Trägheitsmoment.- Bemessung des Seitenruders.- Kurvenflug.- in die Kurve.- Kurven im Wind.- 31. Längs- und Querstabilität.- Momentengleichgewicht.- Schwerpunkt.- Längsmomentenbeiwert.- Maß für Längsstabilität.- Stabilität und Knüppelstellung.- Momente um Längsachse. S.261.- V-Stellung. S.262.- Stabilisierung im überzogenen Fluge.- 32. Automatische Flugzeugsteuerung.- Dynamische Stabilität.- Zwecke der automatischen Steuerung.- Hauptbestandteile der automatischen Steuerung.- Flugeigenschaftsmessungen.- VIII. Abflug und Landung.- 33. Hilfsmittel für Abflug und Landung.- Aligemeines. S.274.- Fahrgestell mit Sporn. S.275.- Fahrgestell mit Bugrad.- Zweiradfahrwerk.- Raddrücke.- Wasserflugzeug und Flugboot.- 34. Der Abflugvorgang.- Kräfte beim Anlauf.- Anlaufzeit und Anlaufweg.- Windeinfluß auf den Abflugvorgang.- Methoden zur Verringerung der Anlaufstrecke. S.284.- Abflug vom Wasser. S.287.- 35. Der Landevorgang.- Landetechnik.- Landestoß.- Wasserlandung.- Methoden zur Verringerung der Auslaufstrecke.- IX. Das Drehflügelflugzeug.- 36. Allgemeines über Schraubenflugzeuge.- Der Tragschrauber.- Der Hubschrauber mit mechanischem Schraubenantrieb.- Der Hubschrauber mit Reaktionsschraubenantrieb.- Kombinationshubschrauber.- Verwandlungshubschrauber. S.308.- Verwandlungshubschrauber. S.308.- 37. Der vertikale Flug.- Strahltheorie der Hubschraube.- Profilverluste.- Blattspitzenverluste.- Schwebeflugkennlinien.- Optimale Hubschraubenabmessungen. S.317.- Der vertikale Abstieg.- Einfluß der Bodennähe.- 38. Der Vorwärtsflug.- Induzierte Verluste im Vorwärlsflug.- Profilverluste im Vorwärtsflug.- Rotorkennlinien.- Vortriebswirkungsgrad des Rotors. S.329.- Einfluß von Starrflügel.- Einfluß von Propeller.- Hubschrauberflugleistungen.- 39. Blattbewegungen.- Kegelwinkel.- Blattschlagbewegung.- Blattschwenkbewegung.- Simultane Blattverstellung.- Zyklische Blattverstellung.- 40. Hubschraubersteuerung, Stabilität, Schwingungen.- Steuerung der Hubschrauber.- Stabilität der Hubschrauber.- Hubschrauberschwingungen.- Mechanische Instabilität.- Ermüdungsfestigkeit der Hubschrauber.- X. Kursbestimmung und Flugbeförderung.- 41. Einfluß des Windes auf Kurs und Flugdauer.- Gerade Flugbahn.- Geschlossene Flugbahn.- Rascheste Flugbahn bei gleichmäßigem Wind.- Rascheste Flugbahn bei ungleichmäßigem Wind.- 42. Funknavigation.- Übersicht der Navigationsmethoden.- Funkpeilung.- Das Decca-System.- Das Loran-System.- Radar als Navigationshilfe. S.367.- 43. Die direkten Kosten der Flugbeförderung.- Wirtschaftlichkeit des Flugtransportes.- Zuladung.- Nutzlast.- Beförderungskosten je Tonnenkilometer.- Zahlenbeispiele (Propellerflugzeug, Hubschrauber, Düsenflugzeug). S.377.- Andere Wirtschaftszwecke des Flugzeuges.- 44. Einige neuere Flugzeugmuster.- Flugzeugbauarten.- Reise. S.383.- Verkehr.- Militärischer Transport.- Langstreckenbomber. S.390.- Hubschrauber. S.391.- Bemerkungen zu Zahlentafel 4.- Zusammenstellung der wichtigsten Bezeichnungen.- Namen- und Sachverzeichnis.- Zahlentafeln.- 1. Luftwiderstand verschiedener Querschnittsformen.- 2. Hauptabmessungen, Leistungen und Verbrauchszahlen einiger Flugmotoren.- 3. Hauptabmessungen, Leistungen und Verbrauchszahlen einiger Flugzeuggasturbinen.- 4. Abmessungen einiger neuzeitlicher Flugzeuge.- 5. Temperatur, Druck, Dichte, Schallgeschwindigkeit und Zähigkeit der Luft in der Normalatmosphäre.
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