The Cambridge Dictionary of Space Technology
The Cambridge Dictionary of Space Technology
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USDThe Cambridge Dictionary of Space Technology provides a comprehensive source of reference to the most important aspects of this fast-developing field, from basic concepts to advanced applications. With some 2300 entries, it lists the fundamental terms of the area and includes a selection of historical and highly specific entries adding context and depth. The unprecedented breadth of coverage ensures that there are entries on all major subject areas. While the emphasis is on defining the meaning of a word or phrase, entries have been written with the intention of enhancing the understanding of the subject, both for the practising specialist and the interested layman. To assist the reader in research on a given topic, related entries are highlighted in the text and other important entries are cross-referenced. The Cambridge Dictionary of Space Technology will be indispensable to anyone with an interest in space activity.
- Contains some 2300 entries covering an unprecedented range of topics, from basic terms to advanced applications
- Extensive cross-referencing and thorough descriptions aid research and understanding
- Also contains useful classified list of entries, grouped into major subject headings such as communications technology, manned spaceflight, materials and orbits
Reviews & endorsements
"Mark Williamson's The Cambridge Dictionary of Space Technology is an essential, indispensable, core addition to school, community, and professional reference libraries.... [It] is a seminal, basic, exhaustive, very highly recommended reference." The Bookwatch
"Williamson, an expert in space technology, writes descriptive, easily understandable definitions suitable for both specialists and general readers. Recommended for all libraries." CHOICE Nov 2001
"This dictionary is a comprehensive reference.... The extraordinary breadth of coverage ensures that there are entries on all major space technology subject areas. While the emphasis on each entry is on defining the meaning of the word or phrase, entries have been written with the intention of enhancing the understanding of the subject for a variety of users, ranging from the practicing specialist to the layperson to the student." Science Books and Films
Product details
April 2010Paperback
9780521142311
476 pages
229 × 152 × 24 mm
0.63kg
Available
Table of Contents
- Preface and user's guide
- Acknowledgements
- The dictionary
- Classified list of dictionary entries:
- 1. Spacecraft technology
- 2. Communications technology
- 3. Propulsion technology
- 4. Launch vehicle technology
- 5. Space Shuttle
- 6. Manned spaceflight
- 7. Unmanned spacecraft
- 8. Materials
- 9. Propellants
- 10. Orbits
- 11. Physics and astronomy
- 12. Space centres and organisations
- 13. Miscellaneous.
