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Design and Fabrication of Large Polymer Constructions in Space is a ground-breaking study of the polymeric materials, advanced chemical processes, and cutting-edge technology required in the construction of large polymer-based structures for space, when all steps in the process are carried out in the space environment, whether in orbit, in deep space, or on the surface of a moon, asteroid, or planet. The book begins by introducing the fundamentals and requirements of large constructions and inflatable structures for space. The next section of the book focuses on the utilization of polymeric materials within the space environment, examining the effects on materials (vacuum, plasma, temperature), the possible approaches to polymerization both in space and in orbit, the preparation and structure of polymer composites, and the methods for testing materials and structures in terms of strength, defects, and aging. Three chapters then cover how these materials and techniques might be applied to specific categories of construction, including larger space habitats, supporting space structures, and ground infrastructure. Finally, the financial aspects, the consequences for human space exploitation, and the possible future developments are discussed. Using materials science to push the boundaries of construction for space exploration and exploitation, this book is a unique resource for academic researchers and advanced students across polymer science, advanced materials, chemical engineering, construction, and space engineering, as well as for researchers, scientists and engineers at space agencies, companies and laboratories, involved in developing materials or technology for use in space. This is also of great interest to anyone interested in the role of materials science in the building of large space stations, spacecraft, planetary bases, large aperture antenna, radiation and thermal shields, and repairmen sets.

Chemical engineering. --- Composite materials. --- Expandable space structures. --- Inflatable space structures --- Pliant space structures --- Space structures, Expandable --- Air-supported structures --- Artificial satellites --- Balloons --- Space stations --- Space vehicles --- Composites (Materials) --- Multiphase materials --- Reinforced solids --- Solids, Reinforced --- Two phase materials --- Materials --- Chemistry, Industrial --- Engineering, Chemical --- Industrial chemistry --- Engineering --- Chemistry, Technical --- Metallurgy --- Large space structures (Astronautics) --- Polymers.

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The concept of probing the atmosphere of planet Mars by means of a hypersonic drag balloon, a device known as a “ballute”, is a novel approach to planetary science. In this concept, the probe deploys an inflatable drag body out in space and may then enter the atmosphere either once or several times until it slowly descends towards the ground, taking continuous atmospheric and other readings across a large altitude and ground range. Hannes Griebel discusses the theory behind such a mission along with experience gained during its practical implementation, such as mission design, manufacturing, packing and deployment techniques as well as ground and flight tests. The author also studies other ballute applications, specifically emergency low Earth orbit recovery and delivering payloads to high altitude landing sites on Mars.

Expandable space structures. --- Mars (Planet) -- Aeronautics. --- Space vehicles -- Landing -- Mars (Planet). --- Balloons --- Expandable space structures --- Astronomy & Astrophysics --- Mechanical Engineering --- Physics --- Engineering & Applied Sciences --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Aeronautics Engineering & Astronautics --- Physics - General --- Astrophysics --- Scientific applications --- Design and construction. --- Mars (Planet) --- Exploration --- Equipment and supplies. --- Inflatable space structures --- Pliant space structures --- Space structures, Expandable --- Engineering. --- Aerospace engineering. --- Astronautics. --- Aerospace Technology and Astronautics. --- Equipment --- Air-supported structures --- Artificial satellites --- Space stations --- Space vehicles --- Space sciences --- Aeronautics --- Astrodynamics --- Space flight --- Aeronautical engineering --- Astronautics --- Engineering --- Atmosphere.

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Here for the first time you can read: how a space technology start-up is pioneering work on expandable space station modules how Robert Bigelow licensed the TransHab idea from NASA, and how his company developed the technology for more than a decade how, very soon, a Bigelow expandable module will be docked with the International Space Station. At the core of Bigelow's plan is the inflatable module technology. Tougher and more durable than their rigid counterparts, these inflatable modules are perfectly suited for use in the space, where Bigelow plans to link them together to form commercial space stations. This book describes how this new breed of space stations will be built and how the link between Bigelow Aerospace, NASA and private companies can lead to a new economy—a space economy. Finally, the book touches on Bigelow's aspirations beyond low Earth orbit, plans that include the landing of a base on the lunar surface and the prospect of missions to Mars.

Engineering. --- Aerospace Technology and Astronautics. --- Popular Science, general. --- Innovation/Technology Management. --- Science (General). --- Astronautics. --- Ingénierie --- Astronautique --- Mechanical Engineering --- Engineering & Applied Sciences --- Aeronautics Engineering & Astronautics --- Expandable space structures. --- Inflatable space structures --- Pliant space structures --- Space structures, Expandable --- Management. --- Industrial management. --- Popular works. --- Aerospace engineering. --- Air-supported structures --- Artificial satellites --- Balloons --- Space stations --- Space vehicles --- Administration --- Industrial relations --- Organization --- Space sciences --- Aeronautics --- Astrodynamics --- Space flight --- Business administration --- Business enterprises --- Business management --- Corporate management --- Corporations --- Industrial administration --- Management, Industrial --- Rationalization of industry --- Scientific management --- Management --- Business --- Industrial organization --- Aeronautical engineering --- Astronautics --- Engineering

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In recognition of the need for continuous and sustained effort in the field of antenna engineering, the WiSE project (Wide Band Sparse Element Array Antennas) was initiated in 2004 to assemble a catalogue of wide-band radiators. This book collects papers which offer a retrospective of the WiSE project's main achievements.

Antenna arrays. --- Radio. --- Telephone, Wireless --- Wireless (Radio) --- Wireless telephone (Early radio) --- Communication and traffic --- Telecommunication --- Telegraph, Wireless --- Arrays, Antenna --- Antennas (Electronics) --- Large space structures (Astronautics)

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Space stations --- Engineering design --- Large space structures (Astronautics) --- Design and construction --- Manned orbital laboratories --- Manned space stations --- Orbiting vehicles --- Satellite vehicles --- Space cars --- Space laboratories --- Space structures (Astronautics) --- Structures, Large space (Astronautics) --- Structures, Space (Astronautics) --- Artificial satellites --- Astronautics --- Space flight --- Space ships --- Space vehicles --- Space colonies