Space Systems Failures by David M Harland
Deals with space systems failures, from an engineering perspective. This book focuses on the causes of the failures and discusses how the engineering knowledge base has been enhanced by the lessons learned. It discusses non-fatal anomalies which do not affect the ultimate success of a mission, but which are failures nevertheless.-
Cosmology Revealed: Living Inside the Cosmic Egg
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Europe's Space Programme
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Mission to Saturn
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Russia's Cosmonauts
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Antarctica: Earth's Own Ice World
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Cassini at Saturn
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The Earth in Context
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Galaxy Formation and Evolution
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On the Moon
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Cosmic Biology
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Space Exploration 2008
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The Sky at Einstein's Feet
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To Mars and Beyond, Fast!
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European-Russian Space Cooperation
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Rock Legends
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Marine Climate and Climate Change
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Exploring Mercury
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Ice Ages and Astronomical Causes
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Electronic Imaging in Astronomy
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Planetary Geology
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Selecting the Mercury Seven
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Red Moon
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NASA's Scientist-Astronauts
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The Story of the Gun
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What If We Don't Die?
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Celestial Sleuth
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Astronauts For Hire
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Interplanetary Outpost
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The Drift of Sea Ice
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The Search for Extraterrestrials
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Spacecraft that Explored the Inner Planets Venus and Mercury
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Trailblazing Medicine
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GLOBAL TROPICAL CYCLOGENESIS
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Russian Space Probes
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Astrophysics Update 2
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At Home in Space
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Space Shuttle Challenger
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The Untold Stories of the Space Shuttle Program
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Women in Space - Following Valentina
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Principles of Sonar Performance Modelling
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Exoplanets
From the reviews:
"Harland (space historian) and Lorenz (Univof Arizona, Tucson), using occasional flashes of humor, explore in depth the wide variety of causes of failure of space systems … . The material is very practical, punchy, and straightforward, presented in a refreshing writing style. The book contains many … illustrations, extensive references at the end of each chapter and a full 14-page index. … it is a must for scientists and engineers engaged in or planning a career in space systems. Summing Up: Recommended." (W. E. Howard, CHOICE, November, 2005)
"This book is the literary equivalent of the ‘tell-all’ TV documentary and should meet most of its readers’ vicarious interests in what can go wrong in – or on the way to –space. … The book is pretty well encyclopaedic … . The book is illustrated with black-and-white photos and diagrams … . On balance, this book is well researched and referenced … . Anyone involved in the design, manufacturing and operation of spacecraft and launch vehicles should read this book … and learn." (satellite-evolution.com, May/June, 2007)
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780387215198 |
| ISBN 10 | 0387215190 |
| Title | Space Systems Failures |
| Author | David M Harland |
| Series | Springer Praxis Bks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Year published | 2005-05-31 |
| Number of pages | 370 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |