RARE: 1958-1964 NASA Space Sciences Reports -10 VOL SET

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RARE: Significant Achievements in Space Sciences 1958-1964 Ten Volume Set Space Astronomy ( SP-91) Space Bioscience (SP-92) Space Communications & Navigation ( SP-93) Satellite Geodesy (SP-94) Ionospheres and Radio Physics (SP-95) Satellite Meteorology (SP-96) Particles and Fields (SP-97) Planetary Atmospheres (SP-98) Planetology (SP-99) Solar Physics (SP-100) Description Space Astronomy (SP-91) This rare volume chronicles the first seven years of the space age, a time of truly historic exploration in space astronomy. Topics covered include ground-based, rocket-based, balloon-based, and and satellite-based exploration of the universe in various wavelengths. Of particular interest is the discussion of a 1964 Aerobee rocket carrying a Geiger counters that pointed at the Moon during a critical 5-minute p phase in which the Moon was occulting the central portion of the Crab Nebula. The data resulting from the complicated and high-flying mission was compromised somewhat by very mundane concerns - continuous rains had caused increase moisture sufficient to distort the instruments' results. A variety of astronomical explorations are presented here (including the Stratoscope II 36" observatory, which flew on a balloon to 80,000 feet) and each one is a testament to the technology of the day. This rare volume is a glimpse in to the early days of space exploration, and a fine addition to any early space-age library.73 pages, illustrated with many photographs, charts, tables, and graphs. CONTENTS: Introduction X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Astronomy Ultraviolet and Infrared Astronomy Low Frequency Radio Astronomy Summary and Conclusions References --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Space Bioscience (SP-92) This volume summarizes the first seven years of research in the field of space bioscience. This was a broad field, so understandably the reporting here runs the gamut from exobiology, to regenerative life support systems, to the more practical threats to human spaceflight. One particularly interesting and prescient note regards the risk of fire hazard: "Experience indicates that fires in pure oxygen atmosphere, even at low pressure, are extremely difficult to extinguish. While this phenomenon has nothing to do with respiratory physiology, the risk on flights of long duration may be so serious as to demand special measures. Unless effective countermeasures can be devised, this risk may argue very strongly against the use of such atmospheres in the future. Further experimental investigation is required." This warning came just months before the Apollo 204 fire.All in all, this is a very wide-ranging and comprehensive account of the bioscience research that NASA was engaged it during its first seven years.128 pages. Illustrated with photographs, diagrams, charts, etc. CONTENTS BackgroundExobiologyEnvironmental BiologyBehavioral BiologyMolecular Biology and BioinstrumentationFlight ProgramsManned Space FlightSignificance of the AchievementsReferences------------------------------------------------------------------------- Space Communications and Navigation (SP-93) This report focuses on Communications and Navigation satellites, one of the most quickly advancing fields during this time period. There is a significant discussion of the Relay, Syncom, and ATS programs. A very comprehensive snapshot of the state of space communications during the early 1960s. A rare and valuable addition to any 1960s space technology library.68 pages. Fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams, charts, schematics, etc. CONTENTS IntroductionPassive Communications SatellitesActive Communications SatellitesTechnology Developed By the US for Use by Designers of Early SystemsSummary and OutlookBibliography-------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Geodesy (SP-94) ... read more

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