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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG The Chang’E-1 Topographic Atlas of the Moon
Book SynopsisThis atlas is based on the lunar global Digital Elevation Models (DEM) of Chang'E-1 (CE-1), and presents CCD stereo image data with digital photogrammetry. The spatial resolution of the DEM in this atlas is 500m, with horizontal accuracy of 192m and vertical accuracy of 120m. Color-shaded relief maps with contour lines are used to show the lunar topographical characteristics. The topographical data gathered by CE-1 can provide fundamental information for the study of lunar topographical, morphological and geological structures, as well as for lunar evolution research.Trade Review“This lovely, featured book will have you easily finding your way about the lunar surface. … I recommend ‘The Chang’E-1 Topographic Atlas of the Moon’ by Chunlai Li, Jianjun Liu, Lingli Mu, Xin Ren and Wei Zuo. It may guide you to all sorts of interesting features and finds.” (Mark Mortimer, Universe Today, universetoday.com, March, 2016)Table of ContentsPart I Introduction of the CCD Stereo Camera.- Part II Global topographic map of the Moon by CD-1.- Part III Subdivision topographic maps of the Moon.- Appendix – Gazetteer.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Kosmos zu Hause: Wie astronomische Fotografien
Book SynopsisWir Menschen wissen bereits seit über 400 Jahren, dass wir uns unverschämterweise nicht im Zentrum des Universums befinden. Dennoch war die Überraschung groß, als mit Beginn der Raumfahrt die ersten Fotografien der blauen Erdkugel auftauchten. Umweltaktivisten erschraken vor der Fragilität der Atmosphäre, Philosophinnen distanzierten sich vom Menschen und Landschaftsfotografen entdeckten fremde Welten in der bereits bekannten. Bernd Pröschold hat in Wüstenlandschaften, im Erdorbit und sogar in der Tiefsee außerirdisch anmutende Motive aufgespürt und zu einem essayistischen Bildband im Querformat verarbeitet. Vor kosmischer Kulisse zeichnet er die Konturen eines zweibeinigen Wesens, dessen Schicksal viel enger mit dem Weltall verwoben ist, als unsere Alltagserfahrung es erahnen lässt. Wir begeben uns auf einen visuellen Streifzug durch extraterrestrische Bildwelten, bereichert durch Zitate und Anekdoten – ein Muss für alle Naturfreunde, Philosophen und Weltraum-Fans.Table of Contents1 Ein neues Weltbild.- 2 Der Overview-Effekt.- 3 Entgrenzungserfahrung.- 4 Entgrenzungsphysik.- 5 Der Underview-Effekt.- 6 Kosmische Landschaften.- 7 Lichter der Nacht.
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Springer Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control
Book SynopsisRoger D. Werking Head, Attitude Determination and Control Section National Aeronautics and Space Administration/ Goddard Space Flight Center Extensiye work has been done for many years in the areas of attitude determination, attitude prediction, and attitude control. During this time, it has been difficult to obtain reference material that provided a comprehensive overview of attitude support activities. This lack of reference material has made it difficult for those not intimately involved in attitude functions to become acquainted with the ideas and activities which are essential to understanding the various aspects of spacecraft attitude support. As a result, I felt the need for a document which could be used by a variety of persons to obtain an understanding of the work which has been done in support of spacecraft attitude objectives. It is believed that this book, prepared by the Computer Sciences Corporation under the able direction of Dr. James Wertz, provides this type of reference. This book can serve as a reference for individuals involved in mission planning, attitude determination, and attitude dynamics; an introductory textbook for stu dents and professionals starting in this field; an information source for experimen ters or others involved in spacecraft-related work who need information on spacecraft orientation and how it is determined, but who have neither the time nor the resources to pursue the varied literature on this subject; and a tool for encouraging those who could expand this discipline to do so, because much remains to be done to satisfy future needs.Table of ContentsI—Background.- 1. Introduction.- 1.1 Representative Mission Profile.- 1.2 Representative Examples of Attitude Determination and Control.- 1.3 Methods of Attitude Determination and Control.- 1.4 Time Measurements.- 2. Attitude Geometry.- 2.1 The Spacecraft-Centered Celestial Sphere.- 2.2 Coordinate Systems.- 2.3 Elementary Spherical Geometry.- 3. Summary of Orbit Properties and Terminology.- 3.1 Keplerian Orbits.- 3.2 Planetary and Lunar Orbits.- 3.3 Spacecraft Orbits.- 3.4 Orbit Perturbations.- 3.5 Viewing and Lighting Conditions.- 4. Modeling the Earth.- 4.1 Appearance of the Earth at Visual Wavelengths.- 4.2 Appearance of the Earth at Infrared Wavelengths.- 4.3 Earth Oblateness Modeling.- 4.4 Modeling the Structure of the Upper Atmosphere.- 5. Modeling the Space Environment.- 5.1 The Earth’s Magnetic Field.- 5.2 The Earth’s Gravitational Field.- 5.3 Solar Radiation and the Solar Wind.- 5.4 Modeling the Position of the Spacecraft.- 5.5 Modeling the Positions of the Sun, Moon, and Planets.- 5.6 Modeling Stellar Positions and Characteristics.- II—Attitude Hardware and Data Acquisition.- 6. Attitude Hardware.- 6.1 Sun Sensors.- 6.2 Horizon Sensors.- 6.3 Magnetometers.- 6.4 Star Sensors.- 6.5 Gyroscopes.- 6.6 Momentum and Reaction Wheels.- 6.7 Magnetic Coils.- 6.8 Gas Jets.- 6.9 Onboard Computers.- 7. Mathematical Models of Attitude Hardware.- 7.1 Sun Sensor Models.- 7.2 Horizon Sensor Models.- 7.3 Sun Sensor / Horizon Sensor Rotation Angle Models.- 7.4 Modeling Sensor Electronics.- 7.5 Magnetometer Models.- 7.6 Star Sensor Models.- 7.7 Star Identification Techniques.- 7.8 Gyroscope Models.- 7.9 Reaction Wheel Models.- 7.10 Modeling Gas Jet Control Systems.- 8. Data Transmission and Preprocessing.- 8.1 Data Transmission.- 8.2 Spacecraft Telemetry.- 8.3 Time Tagging.- 8.4 Telemetry Processors.- 9. Data Validation and Adjustment.- 9.1 Validation of Discrete Telemetry Data.- 9.2 Data Validation and Smoothing.- 9.3 Scalar Checking.- 9.4 Data Selection Requiring Attitude Information.- III—Attitude Determination.- 10. Geometrical Basis of Attitude Determination.- 10.1 Single-Axis Attitude.- 10.2 Arc-Length Measurements.- 10.3 Rotation Angle Measurements.- 10.4 Correlation Angles.- 10.5 Compound Measurements—Sun to Earth Horizon Crossing Rotation Angle.- 10.6 Three-Axis Attitude.- 11. Single-Axis Attitude Determination Methods.- 11.1 Methods for Spinning Spacecraft.- 11.2 Solution Averaging.- 11.3 Single-Axis Attitude Determination Accuracy.- 11.4 Geometrical Limitations on Single-Axis Attitude Accuracy.- 11.5 Attitude Uncertainty Due to Systematic Errors.- 12. Three-Axis Attitude Determination Methods.- 12.1 Parameterization of the A ttitude.- 12.2 Three-Axis Attitude Determination.- 12.3 Covariance Analysis.- 13. State Estimation Attitude Determination Methods.- 13.1 Deterministic Versus State Estimation Attitude Methods.- 13.2 State Vectors.- 13.3 Observation Models.- 13.4 Introduction to Estimation Theory.- 13.5 Recursive Least-Squares Estimators and Kaiman Filters.- 14. Evaluation and Use of State Estimators.- 14.1 Prelaunch Evaluation of State Estimators.- 14.2 Operational Bias Determination.- 14.3 Limitations on State Vector Observability.- IV—Attitude Dynamics and Control.- 15. Introduction to Attitude Dynamics and Control.- 15.1 Torque-Free Motion.- 15.2 Response to Torques.- 15.3 Introduction to Attitude Control.- 16. Attitude Dynamics.- 16.1 Equations of Motion.- 16.2 Motion of a Rigid Spacecraft.- 16.3 Spacecraft Nutation.- 16.4 Flexible Spacecraft Dynamics.- 17. Attitude Prediction.- 17.1 Attitude Propagation.- 17.2 Environmental Torques.- 17.3 Modeling Internal Torques.- 17.4 Modeling Torques Due to Orbit Maneuvers.- 18. Attitude Stabilization.- 18.1 A utomatic Feedback Control.- 18.2 Momentum and Reaction Wheels.- 18.3 Autonomous Attitude Stabilization Systems.- 18.4 Nutation and Libration Damping.- 19. Attitude Maneuver Control.- 19.1 Spin Axis Magnetic Coil Maneuvers.- 19.2 Spin Plane Magnetic Coil Maneuvers.- 19.3 Gas Jet Maneuvers.- 19.4 Inertial Guidance Maneuvers.- 19.5 Attitude Acquisition.- V—Mission Support.- 20. Software System Development.- 20.1 Safeguards Appropriate for Mission Support Software.- 20.2 Use of Graphic Support Systems.- 20.3 Utility Subroutines.- 21. Software System Structure.- 21.1 General Structure for A ttitude Software Systems.- 21.2 Communications Technology Satellite Attitude Support System.- 21.3 Star Sensor Attitude Determination System.- 21.4 Attitude Data Simulators.- 22. Discussion.- VI—Appendices.- Appendix A—Spherical Geometry.- Appendix B—Construction of Global Geometry Plots.- Appendix C—Matrix and Vector Algebra.- Appendix D—Quaternions.- Appendix E—Coordinate Transformations.- Appendix F—The Laplace Transform.- Appendix G—Spherical Harmonics.- Appendix H—Magnetic Field Models.- Appendix I—Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control Systems.- Appendix J—Time Measurement Systems.- Appendix K—Metric Conversion Factors.- Appendix L—Solar System Constants.- Appendix M—Fundamental Physical Constants.
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Springer Ultraviolet Stellar Spectra and Related Ground-Based Observations
Book SynopsisTwo years ago, just before the Prague meeting of the International Astronomical Union, Armin Deutsch made the bold suggestion that the space spectroscopists hold a joint symposium with the ground-based observers. At that time the rocket observa- tions of stellar spectra seemed too meagre to make such a meeting worthwhile, but we proceeded in the hope that there would be significant new results available by 1969. IAU Commissions 29 and 44, on Stellar Spectra and Observations from Outside the Terrestrial Atmosphere respectively, agreed to sponsor the symposium so that the organization was given to the Joint Working Group of these commissions. Conse- quently, the Organizing Committee, which met first in Prague, consisted of A. Deutsch, M. W. Feast, L. Houziaux, V. G. Kurt, N. G. Roman, J. Sahade, A. B. Underhill, and R. Wilson, with myself as Chairman. Later COSP AR was invited to join in spon- soring the symposium and T. Chubb was added as their representative. We were specially pleased when C. de Jager invited us to the Netherlands and offered the services of the Utrecht Observatory for the local organization. He suggested we hold the meeting at the new Lunteren Conference Centre located in a wooded area some 35 km east of Utrecht. The modern facilities of the Centre and the hospi- tality of its staff contributed much to the enjoyment of our four days there.Table of ContentsI / Stellar Fluxes.- A. Absolute Calibration.- 1. Absolute intensity calibration methods in the vacuum UV region.- 2. An investigation of the properties of vacuum-ultraviolet radiation detectors (Abstract).- 3. Recent absolute calibration work at Palomar Mountain.- 4. General discussion (On calibration methods).- B. Interstellar Extinction.- 1. Interstellar extinction (Introductory lecture).- 2. Ultraviolet interstellar extinction from a comparison of ? Persei and ? Pesei.- 3. Observations of interstellar extinction in the ultraviolet with the OAO satellite.- 4. On dielectric models of interstellar grains.- 5. Extinction curves for graphite-silicate grain mixtures.- 6. Measurement of interstellar extinction in emission line stars.- 7. The interstellar extinction curve from 4000 Å to 6500 Å.- C. Theoretical Models for Stellar Fluxes.- 1. The effective temperatures of the O stars.- 2. The effect of Silicon and Carbon opacity on ultraviolet stellar spectra.- D. Observed Stellar Fluxes.- 1. Review of ultraviolet and visual continuum observations and comparisons with models.- 2. The stellar temperature scale from 05 to A0.- 3. On ultraviolet fluxes, bolometric corrections and effective temperatures of late B to F stars.- 4. Far-ultraviolet intensities of Orion stars.- 5. Ultraviolet photometry of stars obtained with the Celescope experiment in the Orbiting Astronomical Observatory.- 6. Photographic magnitudes of 201 stars at 2600 Å.- 7. Spectrophotometrie integree des galaxies proches dans l’ultraviolet (expérience Persée).- 8. Low resolution stellar spectrophotometrie observations in the region 1500 Å–3000 Å.- 9. Absolute stellar photometry in the region 1200 Å–3000 Å.- 10. Preliminary note on the astronomical satellite Kosmos 215.- 11. Ultraviolet photometry of stars from OSO II.- 12. The ultraviolet solar opacity.- II / Stellar Line Spectra.- A. Rocket and Satellite Observations of Ultraviolet Spectra.- 1. Observations of ultraviolet stellar spectra.- 2. Photoelectric rocket spectra at 10 Å resolution (Abstract).- 3. Rocket spectroscopy of ? Puppis below 1100 Å.- 4. Observations of strong stellar lines with the OAO.- 5. The far-ultraviolet spectrum of ? Cassiopeiae.- 6. UV spectrophotometry of Canopus from Gemini XI.- B. Ground-Based Observations of Spectra Relevant to the Ultraviolet.- 1. Review of ground-based observations of spectra relevant to the ultraviolet.- 2. Chromospheric activity in red giants, and related phenomena.- 3. Mass loss from early-type stars.- C. Theory Relevant to UV Spectra.- 1. A discussion of the theory for interpreting ultraviolet stellar spectra.- 2. Possibility of fluorescence phenomena in the ultraviolet spectrum of symbiotic stars and long period variables.- 3. Radiative acceleration and ultraviolet resonance line profiles in OB supergiants.- 4. Stellar-wind theory for O and B stars (Abstract).- D. The Sun — a Typical G2V Star.- 1. Review of astrophysical conclusions from the UV solar spectra.- 2. Resonance lines in the solar chromosphere.- 3. On the contribution of solar activity to the ultraviolet spectrum of the Sun.- 4. Intensity distribution in the Lyman-? line at the solar limb.- 5. A high-resolution solar spectrum 2000 Å–2200 Å.- 6. Fabry-Pérot interferograms of the solar MgII resonance lines.- III / Interstellar Absorption and Emission.- A. Absorption Lines.- 1. Observations of interstellar Lyman-? absorption.- 2. Observations of interstellar Lyman-? with the Orbiting Astronomical Observatory.- 3. Interstellar lines other than hydrogen.- 4. Interstellar molecular hydrogen (Abstract).- 5. General discussion.- B. Emission.- 1. The night sky brightness measured from satellites Kosmos 51 and 213.- 2. Mariner 5 measurements of ultraviolet emission from the Galaxy.- 3. The ultraviolet background (intergalactic gas, the Galaxy, and subcosmic rays).- 4. Lyman-? radiation from nebular objects.- Space and ground-based stellar spectrophotometry: a summary.
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Springer Proceedings of the 7th International Workshop on the TianQin Science Mission 2526 April 2024 Hong Kong SAR China
Book Synopsis1. Ten Years of TianQin Project.- 2. A brief introduction to the TianQin project.- 3. Gravitational Wave Astrophysics with TianQin.- 4. Primordial Intermediate-mass Binary Black Holes as Targets for Space Laser Interferometers.- 5. Gravitational wave and radio observations of Galactic inspiraling double neutron stars.
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