Solar Sails

English, Paperback, Giovanni Vulpetti, Gregory L. Matloff, Les Johnson
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The book "Solar Sails" offers a comprehensive and fascinating introduction to the technology of solar sails and their application in space travel. In the second, updated edition, the development of this innovative propulsion technology since its first application in 2010 is described in detail. With 35% new material and three additional chapters on current missions from Japan and the USA, the work highlights both the historical roots of sailing on water and the challenges and opportunities that arise from using sunlight and solar wind for space travel. The authors, Les Johnson, Giovanni Vulpetti, and Gregory L. Matloff, combine technical explanations with an accessible writing style that appeals to both laypeople and professionals. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the future of space travel and the role of solar sails.

Key specifications

topic
Astronomy, Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Language
English
Author
Giovanni Vulpetti, Gregory L. Matloff, Les Johnson
Year
2014
Number of pages
277
Book cover
Paperback

General information

Item number
8882085
Publisher
Springer
Category
Reference books
Release date
7.6.2018

Book properties

topic
Astronomy, Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Language
English
Author
Giovanni Vulpetti, Gregory L. Matloff, Les Johnson
Year
2014
Number of pages
277
Book cover
Paperback

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CO₂ emissions
0.82 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.11

Product dimensions

Height
240 mm
Width
168 mm

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