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Inventing a Space Mission The Story of the Herschel Space Observatory

This book describes prominent technological achievements within a very successful space science mission: the Herschel space observatory. Focusing on the various processes of innovation it offers an analysis and discussion of the social, technological and scientific context of the mission that paved...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Minier, Vincent, Bonnet, Roger-Maurice (Author), Bontems, Vincent (Author), de Graauw, Thijs (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2017, 2017
Edition:1st ed. 2017
Series:ISSI Scientific Report Series
Subjects:
Aerospace Technology And Astronautics
Astronautics
Aerospace Engineering
Philosophy Of Technology
Astronomy / Observations
Technological Innovations
Innovation And Technology Management
Space Physics
Technology / Philosophy
Astronomy, Observations And Techniques
Knowledge Management
Solar System
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • General Introduction
  • Creating the Strategic Framework for Herschel
  • Science Evolution
  • Overview of the Mission
  • Innovation in Technology and Management:- Introduction to Innovations within Herschel
  • Silicon Carbide (SiC) Telescope: History of an Invention
  • Herschel Cryostat Customisation
  • Far Infrared Bolometers and their Competitive Technical Lineages
  • Heterodyne Receivers: Recurrent Synergy Between Ground and Space
  • Management Organisation
  • Conclusions. 

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