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| + | ====Deep Space Probes: To the Outer Solar System and Beyond==== | ||
| + | By Gregory L. Matloff. Springer-Verlag New York, LLC, 2005. 2nd edition. ISBN 3-540-24772-6 | ||
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| + | Following on [[#The Starflight Handbook: a Pioneers Guide to Interstellar Travel]], this book takes into account the most recent developments in propulsion technology. There is extensive discussion of solar sail technology and missions, including the entire appendix. | ||
====Gossamer Spacecraft: Membrane and Inflatable Structures Technology for Space Applications==== | ====Gossamer Spacecraft: Membrane and Inflatable Structures Technology for Space Applications==== | ||
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This book discusses various aspects of gossamer and inflatable spacecraft technology, with contributions by many different authors. Chapter 19 "Gossamer Sailcraft Technology" by Moktar Salama, [[Solar Sailors#Colin McInnes|Colin McInnes]], and [[Solar Sailors#Patricia Mulligan|Patricia Mulligan]], covers solar sails. Chapter 22 "Advanced Concepts" by Artur Chmielewski discusses solar sails and large, gossamer space observatories. | This book discusses various aspects of gossamer and inflatable spacecraft technology, with contributions by many different authors. Chapter 19 "Gossamer Sailcraft Technology" by Moktar Salama, [[Solar Sailors#Colin McInnes|Colin McInnes]], and [[Solar Sailors#Patricia Mulligan|Patricia Mulligan]], covers solar sails. Chapter 22 "Advanced Concepts" by Artur Chmielewski discusses solar sails and large, gossamer space observatories. | ||
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| + | ====Recent Advances in Gossamer Spacecraft==== | ||
| + | Edited by Christopher H. M. Jenkins. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., Reston, Virginia, 2006. Volume 212 of Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Editor-in-Chief Frank K. Lu. ISBN 1-56347-777-7 | ||
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| + | This is the follow-on book to "Gossamer Spacecraft" (described above) discussing recent work in gossamer and inflatable spacecraft technology. Specifically, Chapter 5 "Solar Sail Propulsion Technology Development" discusses solar sail technology advancement conducted under NASA's In-Space Propulsion Technologies solar sail program resulting in the ground deployment of two 20-m solar sails in a vacuum chamber. This work is precusory to actual flight validation which is currently being studied under the NASA New Millenium Program ST-9. | ||
====Large Space Structures Formed by Centrifugal Forces==== | ====Large Space Structures Formed by Centrifugal Forces==== | ||
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By Pierre Boulle. The Vanguard Press, Inc., New York, 1963. Library of Congress Card Number: 63-21843 | By Pierre Boulle. The Vanguard Press, Inc., New York, 1963. Library of Congress Card Number: 63-21843 | ||
| − | This science fiction story, which is far different from the movies, begins with a fantastically fast solar sail. A quote from the book describing the sail can be found at U3P. | + | This science fiction story, which is far different from the movies, begins with a fantastically fast solar sail. A quote from the book describing the sail can be found at [http://www.u3p.net U3P], under "The Solar Sail" and "Sails Models". |
====Project: Solar Sail==== | ====Project: Solar Sail==== | ||
| − | + | Edited by Arthur C. Clarke, David Brin, and Jonathan Post. Penguin Books, 1990. ISBN 0-451-45002-7 | |
A collection of essays and short stories about solar sails. This book was part of a fund-raising effort for the World Space Foundation. | A collection of essays and short stories about solar sails. This book was part of a fund-raising effort for the World Space Foundation. | ||
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This is a very comprehensive book on all aspects of solar sailing. The first chapter is a borad summary discussing principles, history, practicality, applications, and future direction. The following chapters go into great depth - both in discussion and mathematics - on light pressure, design (including many historical designs) and steering, orbital mechanics, "non-Keplerian" orbits, mission case studies, and laser-driven sails. Look at the table of contents and cover for a preview: | This is a very comprehensive book on all aspects of solar sailing. The first chapter is a borad summary discussing principles, history, practicality, applications, and future direction. The following chapters go into great depth - both in discussion and mathematics - on light pressure, design (including many historical designs) and steering, orbital mechanics, "non-Keplerian" orbits, mission case studies, and laser-driven sails. Look at the table of contents and cover for a preview: | ||
| − | * Table of Contents | + | * [[Solar Sailing: Technology Dynamics and Mission Applications Table of Contents|Table of Contents]] |
* [[:Image:SolarSailingCover.jpg|Cover]] | * [[:Image:SolarSailingCover.jpg|Cover]] | ||
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====Space Sailing==== | ====Space Sailing==== | ||
| − | By Dorothy M. Souza. Lerner Publications, Minneapolis, 1994. Library of Congress call number: TL783.9 .568 1994. ISBN | + | By Dorothy M. Souza. Lerner Publications, Minneapolis, 1994. Library of Congress call number: TL783.9 .568 1994. ISBN 0822528509 |
Provides an overview of solar sailing, from history, to interplanetary missions, to interstellar travel. Includes many photographs and images. Listed as juvenile literature, but good for any readership. | Provides an overview of solar sailing, from history, to interplanetary missions, to interstellar travel. Includes many photographs and images. Listed as juvenile literature, but good for any readership. | ||
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* Selected chapters from the book | * Selected chapters from the book | ||
* Abstract | * Abstract | ||
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| + | ====The Wreck of ''The River of Stars''==== | ||
| + | By Michael Flynn. Tor, New York, 2003. ISBN 076534033X | ||
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| + | A novel about ''The River of Stars'', a one-time magnetic sail luxury liner turned fusion rocket tramp freighter raising her sails again. | ||
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| + | ====Prospects for Interstellar Travel==== | ||
| + | By John H. Mauldin. Published for the American Astronautical Society by Univelt Inc., San Diego, 1992. Volume 80 Science and Technology Series, ISBN 0-87703-345-5 (soft cover) | ||
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| + | Discusses various aspects of interstellar travel. Chapter 2.8 briefly discusses solar sails. | ||
