The Space Age is nearly 50 years old but exploration of the outer planets and beyond has only just begun. Deep-Space Probes Second Edition draws on the latest research to explain why we should explore beyond the edge of the Solar System and how we can build highly sophisticated robot spacecraft to make the journey. Many technical problems remain to be solved, among them propulsion systems to permit far higher velocities, and technologies to build vehicles a fraction of the size of today's spacecraft.
Beyond the range of effective radio control, robot vehicles for exploring deep space will need to be intelligent, 'thinking' craft - able to make vital decisions entirely on their own. Gregory Matloff also looks at the possibility for human travel into interstellar space, and some of the immense problems that such journeys would entail.
This second edition includes an entirely new chapter on holographic message plaques for future interstellar probes - a NASA-funded project.
| ISBN: | 9783642063923 |
| Publication date: | 21st October 2010 |
| Author: | Gregory L Matloff |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 242 pages |
| Series: | Springer Praxis Books |
| Genres: |
Aerospace and aviation technology Astronautics Solar system: the Sun and planets Applied physics Automotive technology and trades |
The Space Age is nearly 50 years old but exploration of the outer planets and beyond has only just begun. Deep-Space Probes Second Edition draws on the latest research to explain why we should explore beyond the edge of the Solar System and how we can build highly sophisticated robot spacecraft to make the journey. Many technical problems remain to be solved, among them propulsion systems to permit far higher velocities, and technologies to build vehicles a fraction of the size of today's spacecraft.
Beyond the range of effective radio control, robot vehicles for exploring deep space will need to be intelligent, 'thinking' craft - able to make vital decisions entirely on their own. Gregory Matloff also looks at the possibility for human travel into interstellar space, and some of the immense problems that such journeys would entail.
This second edition includes an entirely new chapter on holographic message plaques for future interstellar probes - a NASA-funded project.
Deep Space Probes Astronautical Engineering features in the following genres: Aerospace and aviation technology, Astronautics, Solar system: the Sun and planets, Applied physics, Automotive technology and trades
Deep Space Probes Astronautical Engineering is available in Paperback, Hardback
Deep Space Probes Astronautical Engineering was written by Gregory L Matloff and published by Springer an imprint of Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Deep Space Probes Astronautical Engineering has 242 pages
Yes it is part of Springer Praxis Books series