Advances in Solar Sailing

Springer Praxis Books - Astronautical Engineering

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Bibliografische Daten
ISBN/EAN: 9783662512043
Sprache: Englisch
Umfang: xxiv, 980 S., 383 farbige Illustr., 980 p. 383 ill
Auflage: 1. Auflage 2014
Einband: kartoniertes Buch

Beschreibung

This book presents the best contributions of the the Third International Symposium on Solar Sailing Glasgow, 11 - 13 June 2013. It is a rapid snap-shot of the state-of-the art of solar sail technology in 2013 across the globe, capturing flight programs, technology development programs and new technology and application concepts. The book contains contributions from all of the leading figures in the field, including NASA, JAXA, ESA & DLR as well as university and industry experts. It therefore provides a unique reference point for the solar sail technology. The book also includes key contributions from the prospective users of solar sail technology, which will allow the technology to be considered by the user in this unique context.