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Russian Spacesuits, Paperback by Abramov, I. P.; Skoog, A. Ingemar; Doodnik, ...
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- Book Title
- Russian Spacesuits
- ISBN
- 9781852337322
- Subject Area
- Technology & Engineering, Science
- Publication Name
- Russian Spacesuits
- Publisher
- Springer London, The Limited
- Item Length
- 9.6 in
- Subject
- Physics / Astrophysics, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Astronomy
- Publication Year
- 2003
- Series
- Springer Praxis Bks.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Weight
- 29.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.7 in
- Number of Pages
- Xxxiv, 366 Pages
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Product Information
All previous books on Soviet manned space flights focus on the spacecraft and cosmonaut teams. This book provides a total overview of the successful Soviet/Russian development of spacesuits and subsequent space walks from Vostok to MIR and ISS.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer London, The Limited
ISBN-10
185233732x
ISBN-13
9781852337322
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038493168
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
Xxxiv, 366 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Russian Spacesuits
Publication Year
2003
Subject
Physics / Astrophysics, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Astronomy
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering, Science
Series
Springer Praxis Bks.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
29.6 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2003-045585
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
From the reviews:"It is an important contribution to the literature of manned space flight. The authors cover a lot of ground in this detailed book, from pre-space age high-altitude pressure suits to the Sokol and Orian suits used on present-day Soyuz/ISS missions. … There are several appendices, including full-page photos and technical descriptions of each suit type … . A first-rate book for anyone interested in the more technical aspects of space flight." (Liftoff, Issue 225, January-February, 2005)"The book is intended as a documentary history of space suit development, and covers the suits designed for all phases of the Russian programme. … the authors have thoughtfully provided an appendix giving a page of technical details and a photograph for some 30 different suits. For the serious student, there is also a bibliography, an index and a tabular summary of EVA statistics … . it features a wealth of photos, diagrams detailing this - one must admit - rather specialised subject." (International Space Review, 2005)"This is the story of Russian spacesuit design. … The Russian authors are the very people who designed the spacesuits that made Russia the world's leading space faring nation. … This book tells the story of all the different Russian spacesuits, starting with the bright orange pressure suit worn by Yuri Gagarin and the first cosmonauts. … Strongly recommended." (Brian Harvey, Astronomy & Space, June, 2004)"This work is … by some of the most instrumental figures in the development of Soviet/Russian EVA suits, scientists who designed the first space suit worn by Yuri Gagarin in 1961 … . Each suit is carefully explained, and illustrated with a variety of photographs … . This book is, in short a complete history of the development of Soviet/Russian space suits, unparalleled in detail and ease of understanding. This book is a must for anyone interested in space suit design and history … ." (Laura Parker, AURORA, November, 2003)"This is an excellent book and one that offers a wealth of data on a subject very little is known about. … The book includes fascinating revelations of the suits intended to be used on the Soviet manned lunar program … . There are also handy sections on 'who's who' in Russian suit technology, and three appendix covering the statistical and technical data. Long overdue, this is a must for any space library … ." (Dave Shayler, Spaceflight, Vol. 46 (3), 2004), From the reviews: "It is an important contribution to the literature of manned space flight. The authors cover a lot of ground in this detailed book, from pre-space age high-altitude pressure suits to the Sokol and Orian suits used on present-day Soyuz/ISS missions. a? There are several appendices, including full-page photos and technical descriptions of each suit type a? . A first-rate book for anyone interested in the more technical aspects of space flight." (Liftoff, Issue 225, January-February, 2005) "The book is intended as a documentary history of space suit development, and covers the suits designed for all phases of the Russian programme. a? the authors have thoughtfully provided an appendix giving a page of technical details and a photograph for some 30 different suits. For the serious student, there is also a bibliography, an index and a tabular summary of EVA statistics a? . it features a wealth of photos, diagrams detailing this - one must admit - rather specialised subject." (International Space Review, 2005) "This is the story of Russian spacesuit design. a? The Russian authors are the very people who designed the spacesuits that made Russia the worlda's leading space faring nation. a? This book tells the story of all the different Russian spacesuits, starting with the bright orange pressure suit worn by Yuri Gagarin and the first cosmonauts. a? Strongly recommended." (Brian Harvey, Astronomy & Space, June, 2004) "This work is a? by some of the most instrumental figures in the development of Soviet/Russian EVA suits, scientists who designed the first space suit worn by Yuri Gagarin in 1961 a? . Each suit is carefully explained, and illustrated with a variety of photographs a? . This book is, in short a complete history of the development of Soviet/Russian space suits, unparalleled in detail and ease of understanding. This book is a must for anyone interested in space suit design and history a? ." (Laura Parker, AURORA, November, 2003) "This is an excellent book and one that offers a wealth of data on a subject very little is known about. a? The book includes fascinating revelations of the suits intended to be used on the Soviet manned lunar program a? . There are also handy sections on a'whoa's whoa? in Russian suit technology, and three appendix covering the statistical and technical data. Long overdue, this is a must for any space library a? ." (Dave Shayler, Spaceflight, Vol. 46 (3), 2004), From the reviews: "It is an important contribution to the literature of manned space flight. The authors cover a lot of ground in this detailed book, from pre-space age high-altitude pressure suits to the Sokol and Orian suits used on present-day Soyuz/ISS missions. ... There are several appendices, including full-page photos and technical descriptions of each suit type ... . A first-rate book for anyone interested in the more technical aspects of space flight." (Liftoff, Issue 225, January-February, 2005) "The book is intended as a documentary history of space suit development, and covers the suits designed for all phases of the Russian programme. ... the authors have thoughtfully provided an appendix giving a page of technical details and a photograph for some 30 different suits. For the serious student, there is also a bibliography, an index and a tabular summary of EVA statistics ... . it features a wealth of photos, diagrams detailing this - one must admit - rather specialised subject." (International Space Review, 2005) "This is the story of Russian spacesuit design. ... The Russian authors are the very people who designed the spacesuits that made Russia the world's leading space faring nation. ... This book tells the story of all the different Russian spacesuits, starting with the bright orange pressure suit worn by Yuri Gagarin and the first cosmonauts. ... Strongly recommended." (Brian Harvey, Astronomy & Space, June, 2004) "This work is ... by some of the most instrumental figures in the development of Soviet/Russian EVA suits, scientists who designed the first space suit worn by Yuri Gagarin in 1961 ... . Each suit is carefully explained, and illustrated with a variety of photographs ... . This book is, in short a complete history of the development of Soviet/Russian space suits, unparalleled in detail and ease of understanding. This book is a must for anyone interested in space suit design and history ...." (Laura Parker, AURORA, November, 2003) "This is an excellent book and one that offers a wealth of data on a subject very little is known about. ... The book includes fascinating revelations of the suits intended to be used on the Soviet manned lunar program ... . There are also handy sections on 'who's who' in Russian suit technology, and three appendix covering the statistical and technical data. Long overdue, this is a must for any space library ... ." (Dave Shayler, Spaceflight, Vol. 46 (3), 2004)
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Svertshek, Vitaly I., Doodnik, Mikhail N., Severin, Guy I.
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
629.47/72/0947
Lc Classification Number
Qb1-991
Table of Content
Preface.- Introduction and Background.- How Space Full Pressure Suits Came About.- Time Period Preceding The Space Mission Era.- The Vostok Era.- The First Eva Suit.- EVA Suit for the Soyuz-4 and Soyuz-5 Mission.- The Space Suit for the USSR Manned Lunar Programme.- The Sojus IVA Programme.- The Salyut/Mir EVA Suits.- The EVA Space Suit Evolution.- The Buran Programme.- The Human Physiological Aspects of EVA.- Future Lunar and Mars Concepts.- The People Behind the Soviet/Russian Spacesuits.- Annexes.
Copyright Date
2003
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