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UNINA9910460189303321 |
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Autore |
Oberth Hermann |
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Titolo |
The Rocket into Planetary Space / / Hermann Oberth |
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München ; ; Wien : , : De Gruyter Oldenbourg, , [2014] |
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©2014 |
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ISBN |
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3-486-99067-5 |
3-11-036756-4 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (106 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Interplanetary voyages |
Space flight |
Rockets (Aeronautics) |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Front matter -- Preface to English Edition -- Translation Notes -- Foreword to 2nd Edition / Oberth, Hermann -- Table of Contents -- List of the Most Important Formula Variables and Abbreviations -- § 1. Introduction -- Part I. Principle of Operation and Performance -- § 2. Most Favorable Velocity -- § 3. Relationships between Time, Mass, Force, Distance, Air Pressure and Most Favorable Velocity -- § 4. Propulsion Apparatus and Jet Velocity -- § 5. The Free Flight of the Rocket -- § 6. Andruck -- § 7. Discussion. Results of Our Investigations Thus Far -- Part II. Description of Model B: Discussion of Technical Implementation -- § 8. Introductory Remarks -- § 9. The Alcohol Rocket -- § 10. The Hydrogen Rocket -- § 11. Measurements with Model B -- § 12. About the Technical Devices -- Part III. Purpose and Prospects -- § 13. Physical Effects of Abnormal Andruck on Humans -- § 14. Psychological Effects of Abnormal Andruck Conditions -- § 15. Dangers during Ascent -- § 16. Equipment of the Rocket -- § 17. Outlook -- Addendum -- Postscript |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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For all being interested in astronautics, this translation of Hermann Oberth's classic work is a truly historic event. Readers will be impressed with this extraordinary pioneer and his incredible achievement. In a |
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