Project Rand (5 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Spiral pine. Good Plus. NOT A FORMER LIBRARY BOOK.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Minor shelf wear only; contents clean, sound, bright throughout. Used.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Project RAND. (1) First quarterly report: World-circling space ship. RA-15001. Appendix II. Copy no. 67. 15pp. [Santa Monica:] Douglas Aircraft Company, June 1946. Mimeographed distribution list (6ff.) laid in. (2) Second quarterly report. RA-15004. Copy no. 115. 75pp. [Santa Monica:] Douglas Aircraft Company, September 1, 1946. (3) Third quarterly report. RA-15012. Copy no. 97. 34, 122pp. [Santa Monica:] Douglas Aircraft Company, December 1, 1946. (4) Whipple, Fred L. (1906-2004). Possible hazards to a satellite vehicle from meteorites. 61-68pp. [Santa Monica:] Douglas Aircraft Company, September 1, 1946. (5) Serber, Robert (1909-97). The use of atomic power for rockets. 69-70pp. [Santa Monica:] Douglas Aircraft Company, September 1, 1946. Together 5 items, in the original printed soft covers; boxed. 281 x 218 mm. A few minor chips and tears, but very good. From the library of Theodore von Kármán (1881-1963), with his characteristic docketing on the front covers of nos. (1) and (2) and his name inscribed in a secretarial hand on the same covers. First Editions. Project RAND (now the RAND Corporation), a private think tank providing research and analysis to the United States Armed Forces, began operations in December 1945 as a subsidiary of the Douglas Aircraft Company. Project RAND's first task was to investigate the feasibility of Earth-orbiting space satellites, and in May 1946 it issued its first report on the subject, Preliminary Design of an Experimental World-Circling Spaceship. This was a mimeographed typescript document likely not intended for wide distribution, and we have never seen or heard of a copy for sale. Project RAND followed its Preliminary Design with more satellite studies, published in four Quarterly Reports issued between June 1946 and March 1947. The reports, all marked "Secret," evaluated various possible rocket configurations and propellants needed to launch a satellite into orbit, favoring "a three-stage rocket using hydrazine and oxygen, with an initial mass of 38,600 kilograms and an orbit altitude of 648 kilometers" (J. Sloop, Liquid Hydrogen as a Propulsion Fuel, p. 42). Project RAND's initial satellite study ended in April 1947; although it bore no immediate fruit, it paved the way for RAND's further work on long-range rockets and intercontinental ballistic missiles. We are offering the second and third of Project RAND's quarterly reports here (nos. [2] and [3] above), together with two offprints from the second report (nos. [4] and [5]), and Appendix II to the first quarterly report (no. [1]), which summarizes the earlier Preliminary Design. The distribution list laid into Appendix II indicates that only 208 copies of the quarterly reports were printed. The copies offered here are from the library of aviation and aerospace pioneer Theodore von Karman. (offered with 48408, 48409, 48410, 48411) .

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1859. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 560, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 560 560.