Materials Sciences in Space: A Contribution to the Scientific Basis of Space Processing by Berndt Feuerbacher, Hans Hamacher, Robert J. Naumann (Paperback, 2011)
t~icrogravity research, a new field originating from the accessibility of space, has reached the age of adolescence. An impressive set of results has emerged from the fi rst Space 1 ab fl i ght, whi ch by now has been fully evaluated. In view of this and the wealth of information available from other space experiments, ground based research, and short-term microgra- vity experiments in ai rp 1 anes, rockets or fall towers, it was felt that the time was ripe for a comprehensive review of the field. The initiative of the US to build a permanent station in space, which was soon followed by a European decision to join this venture, further focussed attention onto microgravity materials sciences. This originates from the interesting prospects of a commercial space uti 1 ization, which would heavily rely on the results of scientific or technical experiments in space. From this point of view it also seemed timely and essential to provi de prospective commerci a 1 users with the necessary i nformat i on on previous experience, and more importantly, with a sound scientific basis for space processing. The aim of the present volume consequently is twofold, namely - to stimulate new scientific experiments in space in order to expand our knowledge gained from microgravity research, and to provide industry with the information obtained from space experi- ments sofar and to contribute to the scientific background for commer- cial space utilization.
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Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
ISBN-13
9783642827631
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117433821
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Author
Berndt Feuerbacher, Hans Hamacher, Robert J. Naumann
Publication Name
Materials Sciences in Space: a Contribution to the Scientific Basis of Space Processing
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology, Mechanics, Physics
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
496 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
779g
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Editor
Robert J. Naumann, Berndt Feuerbacher, Hans Hamacher