Preservation Of Near Earth Space For Future Generations

Author : John Alexander Simpson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780521445085
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Preservation of Near-earth Space for Future Generations written by John Alexander Simpson and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The questions that must be asked as man-made space debris in the near-Earth environment becomes a critical problem.

Author : David S. F. Portree
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Orbital Debris and Near-Earth Environmental Management written by David S. F. Portree and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jacob Kleiman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642302289
Total Pages : 606 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Protection of Materials and Structures From the Space Environment written by Jacob Kleiman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-09-22 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goals of the 10th International Space Conference on “Protection of Materials and Structures from Space Environment” ICPMSE-10J, since its inception in 1992, have been to facilitate exchanges between members of the various engineering and science disciplines involved in the development of space materials, including aspects of LEO, GEO and Deep Space environments, ground-based qualification, and in-flight experiments and lessons learned from operational vehicles that are closely interrelated to disciplines of the atmospheric sciences, solar-terrestrial interactions and space life sciences. The knowledge of environmental conditions on and around the Moon, Mars, Venus and the low Earth orbit as well as other possible candidates for landing such as asteroids have become an important issue, and protecting both hardware and human life from the effects of space environments has taken on a new meaning in light of the increased interest in space travel and colonization of other planets. And while many material experiments have been carried out on the ground and in open space in the last 50 years (LDEF, MEEP, SARE, MISSE, AOP, DSPSE, ESEM, EURECA, HST, MDIM, MIS, MPID, MPAC and SEED), many questions regarding the environmental impact of space on materials remain either poorly understood or unanswered. The coming generations of scientists will have to continue this work and tackle new challenges, continuing to build the level of confidence humans will need to continue the colonization of space. It is hoped that the proceedings of the ICPMSE-10J presented in this book will constitute a small contribution to doing so.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309219779
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Limiting Future Collision Risk to Spacecraft written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Derelict satellites, equipment and other debris orbiting Earth (aka space junk) have been accumulating for many decades and could damage or even possibly destroy satellites and human spacecraft if they collide. During the past 50 years, various National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) communities have contributed significantly to maturing meteoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) programs to their current state. Satellites have been redesigned to protect critical components from MMOD damage by moving critical components from exterior surfaces to deep inside a satellite's structure. Orbits are monitored and altered to minimize the risk of collision with tracked orbital debris. MMOD shielding added to the International Space Station (ISS) protects critical components and astronauts from potentially catastrophic damage that might result from smaller, untracked debris and meteoroid impacts. Limiting Future Collision Risk to Spacecraft: An Assessment of NASA's Meteoroid and Orbital Debris Program examines NASA's efforts to understand the meteoroid and orbital debris environment, identifies what NASA is and is not doing to mitigate the risks posed by this threat, and makes recommendations as to how they can improve their programs. While the report identified many positive aspects of NASA's MMOD programs and efforts including responsible use of resources, it recommends that the agency develop a formal strategic plan that provides the basis for prioritizing the allocation of funds and effort over various MMOD program needs. Other necessary steps include improvements in long-term modeling, better measurements, more regular updates of the debris environmental models, and other actions to better characterize the long-term evolution of the debris environment.

Author : David S. F. Portree
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Orbital Debris: A Chronology written by David S. F. Portree and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 37-year (1961-1998) history of orbital debris concerns. Tracks orbital debris hazard creation, research, observation, experimentation, management, mitigation, protection, and policy. Includes debris-producing, events; U.N. orbital debris treaties, Space Shuttle and space station orbital debris issues; ASAT tests; milestones in theory and modeling; uncontrolled reentries; detection system development; shielding development; geosynchronous debris issues, including reboost policies: returned surfaces studies, seminar papers reports, conferences, and studies; the increasing effect of space activities on astronomy; and growing international awareness of the near-Earth environment.

Author : Greg Matloff
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461494265
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Harvesting Space for a Greener Earth written by Greg Matloff and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-04-07 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What was our planet like in years past? How has our civilization affected Earth and its ecology? Harvesting Space for a Greener Planet, the Second Edition of Paradise Regained: The Regreening of the Earth, begins by discussing these questions, and then generates a scenario for the restoration of Earth. It introduces new and innovative ideas on how we could use the Solar System and its resources for terrestrial benefit. The environmental challenges that face us today cannot be resolved by conservation and current technologies alone. Harvesting Space highlights the risk of humankind’s future extinction from environmental degradation. Population growth, global climate change, and maintaining sustainability of habitats for wildlife are all considered, among other issues. Rather than losing heart, we need to realize that the solutions to these problems lie in being good stewards of the planet and in the development of space. Not only will the solutions offered here avert a crisis, they will also provide the basis for continued technological and societal progress. Tapping the resources of near-Earth asteroids will lead to methods of diverting those asteroids that threaten Earth. Space-based terrestrial power generation systems will work synergistically with Earth-based conservation. This book needs to be read urgently and widely, if we are to save ourselves from environmental disaster, reduce the risk of catastrophic cosmic impacts, and build a prosperous and sustainable future for all the creatures of Earth.

Author : Isecg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781457849091
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Benefits Stemming from Space Exploration written by Isecg and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sarah Tavernier
Publisher : Little Gestalten
ISBN 13 : 9783899558371
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Precious Planet written by Sarah Tavernier and published by Little Gestalten. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the essential ways that we are connected the earth in Precious Planet, and learn what you can do to take care of our planet. How amazing is the home we all share, planet Earth! It's home to millions and billions of animals and plants, but have you ever wondered how everything is connected? In Precious Planet, learn all about our home that was formed almost 4.6 billion years ago-- the earth's crust, the continents we live on, and the oceans in between--and dive into the planet's fascinating geography. One of the most important parts of living in a home that you love is taking care of it. Precious Planet shows how we can work together to take care of this magnificent place--from saving water and trees, to looking out for each other. Precious Planet uses eye-popping illustrations to explain the world's natural phenomena, while opening children's eyes to the importance of sustainability and conservation in a fun and engaging way.

Author : C. Cockell
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230552625
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Space on Earth written by C. Cockell and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-12-09 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sir Arthur Clarke Award Winner Many environmentalists think going into space detracts from solving problems on Earth. Most space explorers feel environmentalism hampers their exploration of space. Leading astro-biologist Prof. Cockell argues that environmentalism and space exploration have one and the same objective, to ensure humanity has a home.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Commercial Space Act of 1997, Parts I-III written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: