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Solar sails: a novel approach to interplanetary travel

By Gregory L. Matloff , Giovanni Vulpetti , Charles L. Johnson

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2008
ISBN
0387344047, 978-0-387-34404-1, 978-0-387-68500-7, 0387685006
LCC
TL783.9 .V85 2008
Google Books ID
xTed_Ebm32UC
Open Library ID
OL10152801M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
31 MB (33010706 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
255\255
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

Description

Solar sail technology is very close to becoming an engineering reality and it will soon be used in the exploration of the solar system and beyond. This fascinating book provides an accessible introduction to solar sails and details how they work and what they will be used for in the exploration of space. It also examines current plans for solar sails and how advanced technology, such as nanotechnology, might enhance their performance. Coverage shows how solar sail propulsion will make space exploration more affordable and demonstrates how access to destinations within (and beyond) the solar system will become within reach.

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