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In this popular science book, Graham Swinerd explains, without the use of mathematics and in an informal way, aerodynamic and astrodynamic flight for non-technical readers who are interested in spaceflight and spacecraft.

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Author:   Graham Swinerd
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9781441926296

ISBN 10:   1441926291
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   06 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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From the reviews: Fortunately Graham Swinerd, reader in astronautics at the University of Southampton, has penned... a maths-free guidebook... if only all popular science books were as clearly presented! (Four out of five stars, Sean Blair, Sky at Night Magazine, May 2009) There is a great deal of useful information that you do not find readily elsewhere and given the rather dry nature of the subject, the book is written in a lucid and engaging style that makes enjoyable reading... (Robin Flegg, Astronomy Now, May 2009) Aimed at non-technical readers, the book requires 'no prior knowledge'. ! The core of the book includes discussion of the various spacecraft subsystems, such as power, propulsion and communications, and a commentary on design. ! The book makes reference to 'Star Trek', warp drive and the space elevator, but only by way of populist garnish. (Mark Williamson, IET Knowledge Network, May, 2009) This work is a basic introduction to spacecraft (mainly satellite) engineering ! . The material in this volume should be accessible to any undergraduate who has taken introductory courses in math and physics. ! This work is so fundamental and relevant to the modern world that it will be important for all libraries serving undergraduates. Summing Up: Highly recommended. General readers, lower- and upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and two-year technical program students. (A. M. Strauss, Choice, Vol. 46 (8), April, 2009) The book concentrates on fundamental topics such as types of orbits, forces influencing orbits ! and the multitude of systems and subsystems associated with spacecraft design. ! This is certainly an interesting and highly readable volume which offers one of the best introductions to spacecraft engineering ! . In conclusion, the author expresses the hope 'that this book will play a ! part in inspiring young people to get involved in space science and engineering' -- a hope that I heartily endorse. (Peter Bond, The Observatory, Vol. 129 (1212), October, 2009) The challenge of making rocketry and spaceflight understandable to the layman is ! addressed by Professor Swinerd in this new and attractively produced book. ! Written in a friendly style and extensively illustrated with images and graphics the book is well structured and indexed. ! For the non specialist, as well as the non technical, this is a novel and interesting starting point for an armchair journey into space. (Pat Norris, The Aeronautical Journal, July, 2009)

Aus den Rezensionen: ! Alle technischen Untersysteme werden zusatzlich durch Bilder veranschaulicht, so dass Aufbau und Arbeitsweise komplizierter Satelliten auch einem interessierten Nichtfachmann verstandlich werden. ! Besonders interessant ist die Vorstellung der Technik kunftiger Triebwerke ! Das Buch bietet umfangreiches Wissen uber Raumfahrt und Satelliten in einer gut verstandlichen, packenden und unterhaltsamen Art. ! Den Lesern von SuW kann ich das Buch sehr empfehlen. Nach seinem Durcharbeiten wird man den weltraum-ausgerichteten Teil der Zeitschrift mit tieferem Verstandnis aufnehmen konnen ! (www.astronomie-heute.de)

From the reviews: Fortunately Graham Swinerd, reader in astronautics at the University of Southampton, has penned... a maths-free guidebook... if only all popular science books were as clearly presented! (Four out of five stars, Sean Blair, Sky at Night Magazine, May 2009) There is a great deal of useful information that you do not find readily elsewhere and given the rather dry nature of the subject, the book is written in a lucid and engaging style that makes enjoyable reading... (Robin Flegg, Astronomy Now, May 2009) Aimed at non-technical readers, the book requires 'no prior knowledge'. ... The core of the book includes discussion of the various spacecraft subsystems, such as power, propulsion and communications, and a commentary on design. ... The book makes reference to 'Star Trek', warp drive and the space elevator, but only by way of populist garnish. (Mark Williamson, IET Knowledge Network, May, 2009) This work is a basic introduction to spacecraft (mainly satellite) engineering ... . The material in this volume should be accessible to any undergraduate who has taken introductory courses in math and physics. ... This work is so fundamental and relevant to the modern world that it will be important for all libraries serving undergraduates. Summing Up: Highly recommended. General readers, lower- and upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and two-year technical program students. (A. M. Strauss, Choice, Vol. 46 (8), April, 2009) The book concentrates on fundamental topics such as types of orbits, forces influencing orbits ... and the multitude of systems and subsystems associated with spacecraft design. ... This is certainly an interesting and highly readable volume which offers one of the best introductions to spacecraft engineering ... . In conclusion, the author expresses the hope 'that this book will play a ... part in inspiring young people to get involved in space science and engineering' - a hope that I heartily endorse. (Peter Bond, The Observatory, Vol. 129 (1212), October, 2009) The challenge of making rocketry and spaceflight understandable to the layman is ... addressed by Professor Swinerd in this new and attractively produced book. ... Written in a friendly style and extensively illustrated with images and graphics the book is well structured and indexed. ... For the non specialist, as well as the non technical, this is a novel and interesting starting point for an armchair journey into space. (Pat Norris, The Aeronautical Journal, July, 2009)

Author Information

Graham Swinerd has over thirty years of experience in spacecraft orbit design and analysis and in the design of spacecraft. He also has many years of experience as an engineer, both in industry, working for a number of years at British Aerospace Space Systems, and as a lecturer of spacecraft engineering at Southampton University, supervising project undergraduate and postgraduate research students. He has some 60 technical papers published in refereed journals, and numerous conference papers. He is also principal editor, and contributing author, of an award winning standard textbook in spacecraft design - 'Spacecraft Systems Engineering (3rd Edition)', Fortescue, Stark and Swinerd, Wiley & Sons, 2003. Graham Swinerd is therefore ideally suited to author a book on the subject of the design and operation of spacecraft. Award: Luigi Napolitano Literature Award, presented by the International Academy of Astronautics, at the 55th International Astronautics Congress, Vancouver, 3 October 2004.

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