| Materials Sciences in Space: A Contribution to the Scientific Basis of Space Processing Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Feuerbacher, Berndt (Editor), Hamacher, Hans (Editor), Naumann, Robert J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3642827632 ISBN-13: 9783642827631 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General - Technology & Engineering | Automotive |
| Dewey: 620.419 |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.59 lbs) 496 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
