Walking in Space. Springer Praxis Books in Astronomy and Space Science

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382

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744 g

Erschienen bei:

Springer Verlag GmbH

Beschreibung

In Walking in Space: Development of Space Walking Techniques, David
Shayler provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of EVA techniques,
available for the first time in a readable form - other than NASA
publications. The author draws on original documentation, personal
interviews of astronauts with experience of EVAs, and accounts by those
involved in suit design, EVA planning and operations.
Moving on from the pioneering of EVA techniques during the Gemini
programme, the author describes the basic requirements in terms of the
equipment that every spacewalker needs, the development of training
techniques - currently all completed on Earth - the surface explorations
of the Moon by the Apollo astronauts and the numerous activities performed
by Shuttle astronauts and those aboard the Salyut and Mir Space Stations,
such as satellite servicing, equipment upgrading and repair missions. He
also describes the development of techniques for ensuring crew safety
during EVAs and looks ahead to future EVAs from the International Space
Station and the development of new technology, including robotic
assistance.

Kurzbeschreibung

In Walking in Space: Development of Space Walking Techniques, David Shayler provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of EVA techniques, available for the first time in a readable form - other than NASA publications. The author draws on original documentation, personal interviews of astronauts with experience of EVAs, and accounts by those involved in suit design, EVA planning and operations. Moving on from the pioneering of EVA techniques during the Gemini programme, the author describes the basic requirements in terms of the equipment that every spacewalker needs, the development of training techniques - currently all completed on Earth - the surface explorations of the Moon by the Apollo astronauts and the numerous activities performed by Shuttle astronauts and those aboard the Salyut and Mir Space Stations, such as satellite servicing, equipment upgrading and repair missions. He also describes the development of techniques for ensuring crew safety during EVAs and looks ahead to future EVAs from the International Space Station and the development of new technology, including robotic assistance. TOC:Dedication.- Foreword by Dr. Jeffery A. Hoffman.- Authors preface.- Acknowledgements, glossary, notes.- List of tables.- List of illustrations.- Prologue.- Theory put to the test.- Gemini pioneering the technique.- Planning for EVA.- Tools of the trade.- Practise makes perfect.- Surface exploration.- Service calls.- Helping Hubble.- Station support.- Constructing ISS.- Next steps.- Conclusion.- Appendix, Bibliography and references, Index.

Mehr über...

Mehr über:  Science, Raumfahrt, Astronauten, training, EVA, human spaceflight, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Astronomy - General, Astrophysics & Space Science

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Mehr von:  David Shayler, Springer Verlag GmbH