Richard Setlow (13 results)

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Wraps. Condition: Good. Presumed First Edition, First printing. The format is approximately 8.25 inches by 10.75 inches. xii, 75, [1] pages. Illustrated front cover. Some red ink marks noted. Figures. Tables. References. This is one of the National Academies Compass Series. Astronauts who venture beyond the protection of Earth's atmosphere and magnetosphere risk exposure to levels of radiation far exceeding those on Earth. Of all the risks, this one is probably the most straightforward to controlâ"by providing adequate shielding. However, because shielding adds weight, cost, and complexity to space vehicles, it is very important for designers to have a good, quantitative understanding of the risk and its degree of certainty. This report assesses our understanding of radiation hazards in space. It also considers the additional research needed to reduce the areas of uncertainty, research that must be completed prior to undertaking the detailed design of a vehicle carrying crew members into space for periods of extended exposure. The report finds that it will take more than a decade of research to answer even the narrowest set of key questions. The nation has backed away from a specific timetable for human exploration of the moon and Mars. Yet it seems plausible that such expeditions will be mounted sometime in the first quarter of the 21st century, especially given the recent resurgence of interest in possible life on Mars from the study of meteorites. It becomes clear, when the lengthy time scale of the research is also taken into account, that the present report is indeed timely and should receive prompt consideration by NASA planners. NASA's long-range plans include possible human exploratory missions to the moon and Mars within the next quarter century. Such missions beyond low Earth orbit will expose crews to transient radiation from solar particle events as well as continuous high-energy galactic cosmic rays ranging from energetic protons with low mean linear energy transfer (LET) to nuclei with high atomic numbers, high energies, and high LET. Because the radiation levels in space are high and the missions long, adequate shielding is needed to minimize the deleterious health effects of exposure to radiation. The knowledge base needed to design shielding involves two sets of factors, each with quantitative uncertaintyâ"the radiation spectra and doses present behind different types of shielding, and the effects of the doses on relevant biological systems. It is only prudent to design shielding that will protect the crew of spacecraft exposed to predicted high, but uncertain, levels of radiation and biological effects. Because of the uncertainties regarding the degree and type of radiation protection needed, a requirement for shielding to protect against large deleterious, but uncertain, biological effects may be imposed, which in turn could result in an unacceptable cost to a mission. It therefore is of interest to reduce these uncertainties in biological effects and shielding requirements for reasons of mission feasibility, safety, and cost.

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

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

hardcover. Condition: Good. 425 pp. 6 1/4 x 9 1/4. Blue cloth covered boards, stamped in gold on front and spine. No dj. Ex gov agency lib with typical markings.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Vol 36, No 1, pp. 1-49, Orig Journal (Entire Issue), New Clth tape spine & name on cov else VG.

Condition: Good. 1962. No Edition Remarks. 545 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic images and illustrations throughout. Pages are bright and clear with mild tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription and sticker to front pastedown. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild sunning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover; surplus library copy with the usual stampings; reference number removed from spine; fading, scuffing, and edge wear to exterior; in good condition with clean text, firm binding. No dust jacket.

Condition: Very Good. Second edition. Very good minus. Former owner's name stamp on top edge and inside front cover. Spine faded, rubs at spine ends and corners.

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Bien. Biología (illustrator). Todos nuestros libros son de segunda mano.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. This is a US first edition hardcover published by Holt Rinehart Winston in 1984. The jacket is Very Fine and unclipped ($14.95). The book is Fine with straight spine, sharp corners and firm spine ends. The copyright page states FIRST EDITION.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Minor age darkening to text; medium darkening to edges of closed pages; a number of minor marks to the same area; minor wear to corners and edges of cover; a few minor dings/ marks to cover; med wear to corners, edges, and spine of dustjacket; a number of tears to dj, from 1 inch and smaller; minor darkening to white part of dj; numerous dings/ marks to dj; weighs 1 pound and 12 ounces; measures 9.2 by 6.2 by 1.4 inches; first listed 1/16/19.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. RO60068707: 1962. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 545 pages. Illustré de nombreuses figures en noir et blanc dans le texte. Dos légèrement décoloré. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.