Space power systems engineering [[electronic resource] /] / edited by George C. Szego, J. Edward Taylor

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910457212903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : Academic Press, 1966
• ISBN: 1-60086-490-2; 1-60086-271-3
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (1323 p.)
• Collana: Progress in astronautics and aeronautics ; ; v. 16
• Altri autori (Persone): SzegoG. C; TaylorJohn Edward <1915->
• Disciplina: 629.474
• Soggetti: Space vehicles - Auxiliary power supply; Space vehicles - Electric equipment; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: "A selection of technical papers based mainly on the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics third biennial Aerospace Power Systems Conference held at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 1-4, 1964."; The previous two conferences sponsored by the American Rocket Society, were named American Rocket Society Space Power Systems Conference.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ""COVER ""; ""TITLE""; ""COPYRIGHT""; ""ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS COMMITTEE""; ""PREFACE""; ""ACKNOWLEDGMENTS""; ""CONTENTS""; ""I. REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATIONS""; ""I.1 Nuclear Requirements and Applications""; ""Radioisotope Power Systems for Manned Space Stations""; ""Application of SNAP Powerplants for the Lunar Base Mission""; ""Nuclear Electric Power for Manned Space Stations""; ""Application of Nuclear Electric Propulsion to Unmanned Scientific Probe Missions""; ""Electrical Propulsion for Space Missions: Planning Considerations""; ""A Critical Discussion on the Planning Considerations of Electric Propulsion for Space Missions""""Followed by discussion by Benjamin Pinkel""; ""Nuclear-Electric Power Requirements for Electric Rockets""; ""I. 2 Solar and Chemical Requirements and Applications""; ""Multikilowatt Solar Cell Power Systems""; ""Estimate of Solar-; Thermionic System Performance""; ""Auxiliary Power Generating System for a Large Space Laboratory""; ""Electrical Power Generation System Requirements for a Logistics Spacecraft""; ""Power Systems Comparison for Manned Space Station Applications""; ""Preliminary Study of Thermal Integration of Electrical Power and Lifes Support Systems for Manned Space Vehicles""""Advanced Fuel Cell Applications for Space Missions""; ""II. NUCLEAR SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT""; ""II. 1 The SNAP 2, 8, and 10A Reactor Programs Progress Report""; ""SNAP 2, 8, and 10A Reactor Programs Progress Report""; ""II. 2 Nuclear Dynamic Systems""; ""Application of the Brayton Cycle to Nuclear Electric Space Power Systems""; ""Status of SNAP-8 Electrical Generating System""; ""Recent Developments in Meteoroid Protection for Space Power Systems""; ""The MPRE: A Boiling Potassium Reactor System""""The SNAP-50/SPUR Program""; ""A Summary of the SNAP Mercury Rankine System Status""; ""II. 3 Nuclear Thermoelectric Systems""; ""SNAP 9A â€? Significant Development Factors and Launch Approval""; ""SNAP 10A â€? A Status Report""; ""II. 4 Nuclear Thermionic Systems""; ""Multiple-Stage Thermionic Module""; ""An Engineering Evaluation of Advanced Nuclear Thermionic Space Powerplants""; ""Thermionic Double-Diode Fueled Converter""; ""Low-Power Isotope Thermionic Development Program (SNAP-13)""; ""III. SOLAR SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT""; ""III. 1 Solar Collectors""""Centrifugally Stabilized Deployable Solar Collectors""; ""Solar Concentrator Design and Construction""; ""III. 2 Solar Dynamic Systems""; ""Solar Dynamic Power Systems from 3 to 100 kw""; ""1.5-kw Solar Dynamic Space Power System""; ""Solar Brayton-Cycle Power-System Development""; ""Design Study of Solar Absorbers with Lithium Fluoride Heat Storage""; ""Development Status of Aluminum Solar Concentrators""; ""III. 3 Solar Thermoelectric Systems""; ""Solar Thermoelectric Power Conversion Coupled with Thermal Storage for Orbital Space Applications""; ""Experiments on Radiant Energy Conversion Using Thin Dielectric Films""

100 frequently asked questions about the special education process : a step-by-step guide for educators / / Roger Pierangelo, George Giuliani ; cover designer, Michael Dubowe

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910810310203321
• Autore: Pierangelo Roger
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Thousand Oaks, California : , : Corwin Press, , 2007; ©2007
• ISBN: 1-4522-9331-7; 1-4522-9685-5
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (136 p.)
• Disciplina: 371.9
• Soggetti: Special education - United States
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Introduction: Understanding Special Education Jargon -- What is Special Education? -- In the Definition of Special Education, What Does "Specially Designed Instruction" Mean? -- In the Definition of Special Education, What Does -"No Cost to Parents/Guardians-" mean? -- In the Definition of Special Education, What Does a -"Student with a Disability" Mean? -- Where is Special Education Instruction Provided? -- How Many Students Currently Receive Special Education Services? -- What Federal Laws Protect Students with Disabilities? -- What is the Purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? -- What is a Free Appropriate Public Education? -- Who is Considered a Parent or Guardian under IDEA? -- What Disabilities are Covered under IDEA? -- Part I - Steps in the Special Education Process -- Chapter 1 - Step I: the Prereferral Process -- What are Child Study Teams? -- What is the Purpose of Child Study Teams? -- Who are the Members of the Child Study Team? -- What is a Referral to the Child Study Team? -- Who Normally Makes a Referral to the Child Study Team? -- What is Discussed at the Child Study Team Meetings? -- What are the Options of the Child Study Team? -- What is a Prereferral Strategy Plan? -- How is the Determination of a Suspected Disability Made by the Child Study Team? -- What Happens after the Child Study ; Team Determines That a Student May have a Disability? -- Chapter 2 - Step II: Initial Referral for Special Education Services -- What is a Referral for Special Education? -- Who Can Make a Referral for Special Education? -- In What Form is This Referral Made? -- Is Parent or Guardian Consent Necessary for an Evaluation for Special Education? -- What is an Assessment Plan? -- Does the Parent or Guardian have to Agree with the Referral for Special Education? -- Chapter 3 - Step III: The Individual Evaluation Process for Special Education -- What is an Evaluation for Special Education? -- What are the Components of a Comprehensive Evaluation? -- How Should Parents and Guardians go about Obtaining School Records on Their Children? -- What Should a Parent or Guardian Expect and Provide for the Parent/Guardian Intake or Interview? -- What Occurs after the Comprehensive Assessment is Completed? -- Chapter 4 - Step IV: Eligibility for Special Education -- What is an Eligibility Committee? -- What are the Responsibilities of the Eligibility Committee? -- Who are the Members of the Eligibility Committee? -- What is the Role of the Parent/Guardian Member on the Eligibility Committee? -- What is a Recommendation to the Eligibility Committee? -- What are the Procedures for Determining Eligibility? -- What is Response to Intervention (RTI)?
• Sommario/riassunto: A jargon-free overview of special education's prereferral process, IEPs, eligibility services, procedural and legal safeguards, annual reviews and evaluations, and transitions from school to adult life.