Space Architecture

List of contents

Introduction: The Continuum of Space Architecture. The Moon-Mars Delta and the Flexible Path Strategy. Overview of Parameters of Space Missions that Need Space Architecture. Crew Productivity. Architectural Entry between Pressure Regimes. Space Building Typology. Case Study: Mars Habitation Strategy. Space Working Environments – Laboratories. The Long Duration Habitat. Returned Sample Handling – Space Laboratory on Earth. Case Study: The Habot Mobile Lunar IPlanetary Habitat. Constellation Lunar Lander and the Lunar Environment.

Summary

This book derives from an understanding of space architecture as part of a continuum from early civilizations through the major historical periods up through the modern movement of the twentieth century and its successors. It presents the key methodological precepts and historical precedents that lead or contribute to space architecture as a discipline and building type. The book provides detailed analyses and design concepts for various space missions, human spacecraft, and science vehicles and platforms. It shows the pivotal role of solid geometry from Plato to Buckminster Fuller and beyond to the space architects of the future.

Product details

• Authors: Marc Cohen, Marc (Palo Alto Cohen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 31.03.2019, delayed
• EAN: 9781466505452
• ISBN: 978-1-4665-0545-2
• No. of pages: 652
• Series: Advances in Engineering Series; Advances in Engineering Series
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Aviation and space engineering