Living in Space: A Handbook for Work and Exploration Beyond the Earth's Atmosphere

Author:   G. Harry Stine
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
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9781590772577


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   07 March 2014
Format:   Paperback
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Living in Space: A Handbook for Work and Exploration Beyond the Earth's Atmosphere


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We are the first species with the ability to leave planet Earth and expand the horizons of existence into the infinite realm of the universe. Humanity has been working, learning and building toward this accomplishment throughout history. Those who live and work in space will be no different from their predecessors who left ancient homelands to venture into the unknown wilderness. But to travel and work in space, one must not only know the physical characteristics of the space environment, but also something about the human beings involved. Living in Space explains: -Technology necessary for staying happy, healthy and alive in space. - Effects of acceleration on the human body - The long term affects of living in zero-g conditions - The most harmful forms of ionizing radiation for humans - Nutrition and Sanitation - Basic problems of working in space. The people who go into space to live and work are setting the foundation for humanity’s future.

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Author:   G. Harry Stine
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   M. Evans& Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.20cm
Weight:   0.390kg
ISBN:  

9781590772577


ISBN 10:   1590772571
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   07 March 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Space is for People 2. What is a Human Being? 3. Atmospheres 4. Keeping Cool 5. Acceleration 6. Weightlessness 7. Radiation 8. Nutrition and Sanitation 9. Working in Space 10. Designing for Human Beings 11. Recreation in Space 12. Health and Medicine in Space 13. Space Complexes 14. Social Aspects of Space Living 15. The Giant Leap Acknowledgments

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G. Harry Stine is the author of Halfway to Anywhere. He’s served as a member of the NASA Technology and Commercialization Advisory Committee. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

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