Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2012

Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2012

Author: Mark C. Clampin

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 1856

ISBN-13: 9780819491435

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Proceedings of SPIE present the original research papers presented at SPIE conferences and other high-quality conferences in the broad-ranging fields of optics and photonics. These books provide prompt access to the latest innovations in research and technology in their respective fields. Proceedings of SPIE are among the most cited references in patent literature.


Exoplanets

Exoplanets

Author: Sara Seager

Publisher: University of Arizona Press

Published: 2011-01-15

Total Pages: 545

ISBN-13: 0816529450

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For the first time in human history, we know for certain the existence of planets around other stars. Now the fastest-growing field in space science, the time is right for this fundamental source book on the topic which will lay the foundation for its continued growth. Exoplanets serves as both an introduction for the non-specialist and a foundation for the techniques and equations used in exoplanet observation by those dedicated to the field.


Springer Series in Light Scattering

Springer Series in Light Scattering

Author: Alexander Kokhanovsky

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-10-27

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 3030876837

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The book aims to the description of recent progress in studies of light absorption and scattering in turbid media. In particular, light scattering/oceanic optics/snow optics research community will greatly benefit from the publication of this book.​


Nanosatellites

Nanosatellites

Author: Rogerio Atem de Carvalho

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-03-16

Total Pages: 724

ISBN-13: 1119042054

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Nanosatellites: Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and Economics Rogerio Atem de Carvalho, Instituto Federal Fluminense, Brazil Jaime Estela, Spectrum Aerospace Group, Germany and Peru Martin Langer, Technical University of Munich, Germany Covering the latest research on nanosatellites Nanosatellites: Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and Economics comprehensively presents the latest research on the fast-developing area of nanosatellites. Divided into three distinct sections, the book begins with a brief history of nanosatellites and introduces nanosatellites technologies and payloads, also explaining how these are deployed into space. The second section provides an overview of the ground segment and operations, and the third section focuses on the regulations, policies, economics, and future trends. Key features: Payloads for nanosatellites Nanosatellites components design Examines the cost of development of nanosatellites. Covers the latest policies and regulations. Considers future trends for nanosatellites. Nanosatellites: Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and Economics is a comprehensive reference for researchers and practitioners working with nanosatellites in the aerospace industry.