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Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration Ser.: US Spacesuits by Harold J. McMann, Kenneth S. Thomas, H. J. McCann and K. S. Thomas (2005, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSpringer
ISBN-100387279199
ISBN-139780387279190
eBay Product ID (ePID)48239721

Product Key Features

Number of PagesXxx, 397 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameUs Spacesuits
Publication Year2005
SubjectPhysics / Astrophysics, Astronomy, Aeronautics & Astronautics
TypeTextbook
AuthorHarold J. Mcmann, Kenneth S. Thomas, H. J. Mccann, K. S. Thomas
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Science
SeriesSpringer Praxis Books / Space Exploration Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2005-929632
ReviewsFrom the reviews: "This excellent book ... presents the basics of the environment in which a space suit must operate, starting with the need for aircraft suit requirements in WW I. Thomas and McMann show the history of the development of suits for in-cabin use, space walking, escape systems, and general life support. ... For readers who seek detailed information on space suits. Summing Up: Recommended. Faculty; researchers; professionals." (W. E. Howard III, CHOICE, Vol. 43 (10), June, 2006) "The authors provide the reader with an appreciation of spacesuits and U.S. suit efforts through development challenges to their role in space exploration. a? The book details the technical evolution of U.S. spacesuits from their roots in high-altitude aviation and vacuum tube development to the present day, with an additional look into the future. a? It also includes many technically and historically interesting efforts that never reached flight a? ." (Quest, Vol. 13 (4), 2006) "The authors describe in detail the development of the various spacesuits developed in the US a? . In the process they provide a fair amount of a'spacesuit technologya? by drawing our attention on the design requirements. a? useful appendices of the book provide a summary of the actual operational suits that were produced as well as a detailed listing of the EVAs that were performed with these suits. The book is clearly aimed at spacesuit specialists, making it a unique and wonderful source of information." (Jos Heyman, Tiros Space Information, April, 2006) "In his introduction, astronaut and spacewalker Storey Musgrave describes this book as a'historical, massively comprehensive, precise, informative, relevant and readablea?'. I completely agree: everything you ever wanted to know about US spacesuits is here, well illustrated, well set out and, for such a specialist topic, quite readable too. Strongly recommended for die-hard spaceflight enthusiasts, historians, or aerospace engineers with a professional interest." (John Davies, The Observatory, Vol. 126 (1195), December, 2006)
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal629.47720973
Table Of ContentIntroduction.- Reaching Upward and Outward.- The Basics of Space Suits.- Crew Escape, Rescue and Survival Spacesuits.- Gemini, The First Approaches to Exploring and Working in Space.- Walking and Riding on the Moon.- Advanced Development for Cancelled Apollo Missions.- US Air Force Extra-Vehicular Spacesuit Efforts.- Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Efforts.- The Space Shuttle Program - Orbital EVA Comes of Age.- The Next Generation of Spacesuits.- Epilogue.- Bibliography.- Index.
SynopsisThis highly focused reference reviews the technical evolution of U.S. spacesuits from their roots in high altitude aviation and vacuum tube development to the present day, with a stimulating look into the future. The text explains how the routine use of clothing provides a link to the function of spacesuits and why spacesuits are far more than garments. They are a last refuge for survival in disaster and a personalized spacecraft that allows direct contact and interaction with everything beyond our world., * the most accurate and comprehensive work on U.S. spacesuits ever published. *A unique insight into the development of US spacesuits through to the present day. * Presents in context the authors' unique collection of 172 black and white photographs. * Explains why spacesuits are a last refuge for astronauts for survival. * Details many technically and historically interesting developments, but which never achieved fruition.
LC Classification NumberTL1550
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