Author: Committee on Space Biology and Medicine Space Stu
Publisher: National Academies Pre
Keywords: program, research, biomedical, nasa, review
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2000-09-15
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0309071267
ISBN-13: 9780309071260

Report assessing the known and potential effects of spaceflight on biological systems in general and on human physiology, behavior, and performance in particular, and recommended directions for research sponsored over the next decade by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Softcover.

Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ph.
Publisher: US National Aeronautics and Space Admi
Keywords: spaceflight, impact, societal
Number of Pages: 694
Published: 2009-08-13
List price: $25.00
ISBN-10: 0160801907
ISBN-13: 9780160801907

Since the dawn of spaceflight, advocates of a robust space effort have argued that human activity beyond Earth makes a significant difference in everyday life. Assertions abound about the “impact” of spaceflight on society and its relationship to the larger contours of human existence. Fifty years after the Space Age began, it is time to examine the effects of spaceflight on society in a historically rigorous way. Has the Space Age indeed had a significant effect on society? If so, what are those influences? What do we mean by an “impact” on society? And what parts of

Author: Committee on Aeronautical and Space Scie
Publisher: Books for Business
Keywords: satellites, power, solar
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2001-12-01
List price: $21.99
ISBN-10: 0894991140
ISBN-13: 9780894991141

A look at ways to collect solar power in space with satellites and beam that power down to Earth to supplement our other sources of electricity. In addition, this is a look at novel ways, to say the least, to construct those satellites. The witnesses at these Senate hearings envision a time when space will be the scene of bustling activity. They foresee construction of gigantic facilities that will provide the world with energy, which is an essential and increasingly costly part of our industrial society.

Author: Aeronautics and Space Engineering BoardNational R
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: national, asset, shared, system, positioning, global
Number of Pages: 284
Published: 1997-02-24
List price: $45.00
ISBN-10: 0309052831
ISBN-13: 9780309052832

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system that was originally designed for the U.S. military. However, the number of civilian GPS users now exceeds the military users, and many commercial markets have emerged. This book identifies technical improvements that would enhance military, civilian, and commercial use of the GPS. Several technical improvements are recommended that could be made to enhance the overall system performance.

Author: Committee on Creating a Vision for Space Medicine
Publisher: National Academy Press
Keywords: exploration, missions, care, astronaut, passage, safe
Number of Pages: 291
Published: 2001-11-27
List price: $80.00
ISBN-10: 0309075858
ISBN-13: 9780309075855

Report examines the issues surrounding astronaut health and safety for long duration space missions. Softcover. DNLM: Aerospace Medicine--standards.

Author: Committee on Earth Gravity from SpaceNational Res
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: earth, fluid, envelopes, solid, study, gravity, geosphere, contributions, satellite
Number of Pages: 126
Published: 1997-09-02
List price: $39.00
ISBN-10: 0309057922
ISBN-13: 9780309057929

Report of the Committee on Earth Gravity from Space, U.S Geodynamics Committee of the National Research Council. Provides contributions to the study of the Solid Earth and its Fluid Envelope. Paper.

Author: Committee on International Space Station Meteoroid
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: debris, compass, series, orbital, meteoroids, space, station, protecting
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 1997-01-02
List price: $34.75
ISBN-10: 0309056306
ISBN-13: 9780309056304