Author: Kanav Sharma
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Whether you are a scientist, laureate, professor, college student, high school student or a beginner, this book is meant to educate and introduce the most fascinating and interesting field of the modern science. Where the principles of Quantum physics and postulates of modern mathematics get infused with chemical and life sciences in the broth of space science. Where several mysteries got revealed and some are yet to reveal.Where Astrobiology explains fascinating interdisciplinary scientific field which addresses many questions like: How was the origin of life? How was early evolution? Are we alone in the universe? How did life distribute? What is the future of life in universe? It also addresses the question of how humans can detect extraterrestrial life, if it does exist.Modern day Quantum physics and mathematics are in a race to invent a best possible way or technology to travel in the universe and also helps to figure out the challenges we are going to face while space travel.Space medicine tells about the practice of medicine on astronauts in outer space but it also includes all aspects of preventative medicine like screening, health care delivery and maintaining astronauts' performance in the extreme environment of space and maintaining the long-term health of space travellers.This book, Astrobiology and Space Medicine, covers the basic concepts of evolution, astrobiology, and microbes in extreme earth environments and at ISS, effects of space extremes on human body and how to deal with them through space medicine as well as the future in space. This is one of a kind book, which covers many exciting topics and their interactions with each other. The major goal of this book is to create interest and awareness in people about the exciting topics of astrobiology and space medicine. There is so much out there in space undiscovered waiting for new generation of future scientists, laureates, discoverers and explorers to get explored and discovered.So, I and the whole team of authors urge you to embark the zeal of science in you and join the race of invention and discoveries by giving birth of a scientist in you.Have a good experience of reading this book.
Astrobiology and Space Medicine
Author: Kanav Sharma
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Whether you are a scientist, laureate, professor, college student, high school student or a beginner, this book is meant to educate and introduce the most fascinating and interesting field of the modern science. Where the principles of Quantum physics and postulates of modern mathematics get infused with chemical and life sciences in the broth of space science. Where several mysteries got revealed and some are yet to reveal.Where Astrobiology explains fascinating interdisciplinary scientific field which addresses many questions like: How was the origin of life? How was early evolution? Are we alone in the universe? How did life distribute? What is the future of life in universe? It also addresses the question of how humans can detect extraterrestrial life, if it does exist.Modern day Quantum physics and mathematics are in a race to invent a best possible way or technology to travel in the universe and also helps to figure out the challenges we are going to face while space travel.Space medicine tells about the practice of medicine on astronauts in outer space but it also includes all aspects of preventative medicine like screening, health care delivery and maintaining astronauts' performance in the extreme environment of space and maintaining the long-term health of space travellers.This book, Astrobiology and Space Medicine, covers the basic concepts of evolution, astrobiology, and microbes in extreme earth environments and at ISS, effects of space extremes on human body and how to deal with them through space medicine as well as the future in space. This is one of a kind book, which covers many exciting topics and their interactions with each other. The major goal of this book is to create interest and awareness in people about the exciting topics of astrobiology and space medicine. There is so much out there in space undiscovered waiting for new generation of future scientists, laureates, discoverers and explorers to get explored and discovered.So, I and the whole team of authors urge you to embark the zeal of science in you and join the race of invention and discoveries by giving birth of a scientist in you.Have a good experience of reading this book.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Whether you are a scientist, laureate, professor, college student, high school student or a beginner, this book is meant to educate and introduce the most fascinating and interesting field of the modern science. Where the principles of Quantum physics and postulates of modern mathematics get infused with chemical and life sciences in the broth of space science. Where several mysteries got revealed and some are yet to reveal.Where Astrobiology explains fascinating interdisciplinary scientific field which addresses many questions like: How was the origin of life? How was early evolution? Are we alone in the universe? How did life distribute? What is the future of life in universe? It also addresses the question of how humans can detect extraterrestrial life, if it does exist.Modern day Quantum physics and mathematics are in a race to invent a best possible way or technology to travel in the universe and also helps to figure out the challenges we are going to face while space travel.Space medicine tells about the practice of medicine on astronauts in outer space but it also includes all aspects of preventative medicine like screening, health care delivery and maintaining astronauts' performance in the extreme environment of space and maintaining the long-term health of space travellers.This book, Astrobiology and Space Medicine, covers the basic concepts of evolution, astrobiology, and microbes in extreme earth environments and at ISS, effects of space extremes on human body and how to deal with them through space medicine as well as the future in space. This is one of a kind book, which covers many exciting topics and their interactions with each other. The major goal of this book is to create interest and awareness in people about the exciting topics of astrobiology and space medicine. There is so much out there in space undiscovered waiting for new generation of future scientists, laureates, discoverers and explorers to get explored and discovered.So, I and the whole team of authors urge you to embark the zeal of science in you and join the race of invention and discoveries by giving birth of a scientist in you.Have a good experience of reading this book.
Exoplanet Science Strategy
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 030947941X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
The past decade has delivered remarkable discoveries in the study of exoplanets. Hand-in-hand with these advances, a theoretical understanding of the myriad of processes that dictate the formation and evolution of planets has matured, spurred on by the avalanche of unexpected discoveries. Appreciation of the factors that make a planet hospitable to life has grown in sophistication, as has understanding of the context for biosignatures, the remotely detectable aspects of a planet's atmosphere or surface that reveal the presence of life. Exoplanet Science Strategy highlights strategic priorities for large, coordinated efforts that will support the scientific goals of the broad exoplanet science community. This report outlines a strategic plan that will answer lingering questions through a combination of large, ambitious community-supported efforts and support for diverse, creative, community-driven investigator research.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 030947941X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
The past decade has delivered remarkable discoveries in the study of exoplanets. Hand-in-hand with these advances, a theoretical understanding of the myriad of processes that dictate the formation and evolution of planets has matured, spurred on by the avalanche of unexpected discoveries. Appreciation of the factors that make a planet hospitable to life has grown in sophistication, as has understanding of the context for biosignatures, the remotely detectable aspects of a planet's atmosphere or surface that reveal the presence of life. Exoplanet Science Strategy highlights strategic priorities for large, coordinated efforts that will support the scientific goals of the broad exoplanet science community. This report outlines a strategic plan that will answer lingering questions through a combination of large, ambitious community-supported efforts and support for diverse, creative, community-driven investigator research.
Encyclopedia of Bioastronautics
Author: Laurence R. Young
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783319121901
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This comprehensive encyclopedia serves the needs of biomedical researchers, space mission planners and engineers, aerospace medicine physicians, graduate students, and professors interested in obtaining an up-to-date and readable introduction to bioastronautics, the science of humans in space. Following the excitement and progress of the birth of the space age in the fifties and sixties, with the successes in human space flight – culminating with the Moon landings – the field of bioastronautics retreated into the more workmanlike arena of successively longer stays in low Earth orbit. At this time, major new initiatives are ahead both in human and robotic space exploration. The International Space Station, along with the developing Chinese space station and lunar program, will permit the development and testing of the means of astronaut protection for long duration missions – eventually to Mars and its moons, as well as visits to asteroids, other NEOs, and the Lagrange points. New life support systems and innovative approaches to radiation protection beyond Earth’s magnetic field will all be developed and tested. Meanwhile, the search for extraterrestrial life, past or even present, is accelerating – with the spectacular finds of Martian water and the discovery of potentially habitable extra-solar planets. A new generation of scientists is ready to attack a new set of problems, and is in need of an efficient, accurate and searchable means of discovering the essentials of the field. This reference work also covers the challenges, past achievements, and potential solutions inherent to the safe exploration of distant space and the search for life off our planet. The entries summarize the tertiary literature and include sufficient data and illustrations to introduce each topic, while avoiding the length and detail of scientific review articles.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783319121901
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This comprehensive encyclopedia serves the needs of biomedical researchers, space mission planners and engineers, aerospace medicine physicians, graduate students, and professors interested in obtaining an up-to-date and readable introduction to bioastronautics, the science of humans in space. Following the excitement and progress of the birth of the space age in the fifties and sixties, with the successes in human space flight – culminating with the Moon landings – the field of bioastronautics retreated into the more workmanlike arena of successively longer stays in low Earth orbit. At this time, major new initiatives are ahead both in human and robotic space exploration. The International Space Station, along with the developing Chinese space station and lunar program, will permit the development and testing of the means of astronaut protection for long duration missions – eventually to Mars and its moons, as well as visits to asteroids, other NEOs, and the Lagrange points. New life support systems and innovative approaches to radiation protection beyond Earth’s magnetic field will all be developed and tested. Meanwhile, the search for extraterrestrial life, past or even present, is accelerating – with the spectacular finds of Martian water and the discovery of potentially habitable extra-solar planets. A new generation of scientists is ready to attack a new set of problems, and is in need of an efficient, accurate and searchable means of discovering the essentials of the field. This reference work also covers the challenges, past achievements, and potential solutions inherent to the safe exploration of distant space and the search for life off our planet. The entries summarize the tertiary literature and include sufficient data and illustrations to introduce each topic, while avoiding the length and detail of scientific review articles.
An Introduction to Astrobiology
Author: David A. Rothery
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108359779
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
How did life on Earth begin? How common is it elsewhere in the Universe? Written and edited by planetary scientists and astrobiologists, this undergraduate-level textbook provides an introduction to the origin and nature of life, the habitable environments in our solar system and the techniques most successfully used for discovery and characterisation of exoplanets. This third edition has been thoroughly revised to embrace the latest developments in this field. Updated topics include the origins of water on Earth, the exploration of habitable environments on Mars, Europa and Enceladus, and the burgeoning discoveries in exoplanetary systems. Ideal for introductory courses on the subject, the textbook is also well-suited for self-study. It highlights important concepts and techniques in boxed summaries, with questions and exercises throughout the text, with full solutions provided. Online resources, hosted at www.cambridge.org/features/planets, include selected figures from the book, self-assessment questions and sample tutor assignments.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108359779
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
How did life on Earth begin? How common is it elsewhere in the Universe? Written and edited by planetary scientists and astrobiologists, this undergraduate-level textbook provides an introduction to the origin and nature of life, the habitable environments in our solar system and the techniques most successfully used for discovery and characterisation of exoplanets. This third edition has been thoroughly revised to embrace the latest developments in this field. Updated topics include the origins of water on Earth, the exploration of habitable environments on Mars, Europa and Enceladus, and the burgeoning discoveries in exoplanetary systems. Ideal for introductory courses on the subject, the textbook is also well-suited for self-study. It highlights important concepts and techniques in boxed summaries, with questions and exercises throughout the text, with full solutions provided. Online resources, hosted at www.cambridge.org/features/planets, include selected figures from the book, self-assessment questions and sample tutor assignments.
An Astrobiology Strategy for the Exploration of Mars
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309179416
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Three recent developments have greatly increased interest in the search for life on Mars. The first is new information about the Martian environment including evidence of a watery past and the possibility of atmospheric methane. The second is the possibility of microbial viability on Mars. Finally, the Vision for Space Exploration initiative included an explicit directive to search for the evidence of life on Mars. These scientific and political developments led NASA to request the NRC's assistance in formulating an up-to-date integrated astrobiology strategy for Mars exploration. Among other topics, this report presents a review of current knowledge about possible life on Mars; an astrobiological assessment of current Mars missions; a review of Mars-mission planetary protection; and findings and recommendations. The report notes that the greatest increase in understanding of Mars will come from the collection and return to Earth of a well-chosen suite of Martian surface materials.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309179416
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Three recent developments have greatly increased interest in the search for life on Mars. The first is new information about the Martian environment including evidence of a watery past and the possibility of atmospheric methane. The second is the possibility of microbial viability on Mars. Finally, the Vision for Space Exploration initiative included an explicit directive to search for the evidence of life on Mars. These scientific and political developments led NASA to request the NRC's assistance in formulating an up-to-date integrated astrobiology strategy for Mars exploration. Among other topics, this report presents a review of current knowledge about possible life on Mars; an astrobiological assessment of current Mars missions; a review of Mars-mission planetary protection; and findings and recommendations. The report notes that the greatest increase in understanding of Mars will come from the collection and return to Earth of a well-chosen suite of Martian surface materials.
Report Series: Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309680522
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
The Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is tasked with monitoring the progress in implementation of the recommendations of the most recent planetary science decadal survey, Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022. Planetary science decadal surveys evaluate the state of the field, identify the most important scientific questions and themes, and prioritize missions and activities for the decade in question based on scientific merit, technical feasibility, and anticipated cost. The need for careful monitoring is underscored by the fact that some of the decadal survey's recommendations are triggered at specific programmatic decision points. Options for the Fifth New Frontiers Announcement of Opportunity addresses one such decision point. For each of the following four New Frontiers targets: Ocean Worlds, Trojan Tour and Rendezvous, Io Observer and Lunar Geophysical, this report summarizes changes in scientific understanding or external factors since the release of Vision and Voyages or its midterm review and considers whether those changes have been sufficiently substantial to warrant reconsideration of the four targets for inclusion in the New Frontiers 5 announcement of opportunity, scheduled for release in early 2022.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309680522
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
The Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is tasked with monitoring the progress in implementation of the recommendations of the most recent planetary science decadal survey, Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022. Planetary science decadal surveys evaluate the state of the field, identify the most important scientific questions and themes, and prioritize missions and activities for the decade in question based on scientific merit, technical feasibility, and anticipated cost. The need for careful monitoring is underscored by the fact that some of the decadal survey's recommendations are triggered at specific programmatic decision points. Options for the Fifth New Frontiers Announcement of Opportunity addresses one such decision point. For each of the following four New Frontiers targets: Ocean Worlds, Trojan Tour and Rendezvous, Io Observer and Lunar Geophysical, this report summarizes changes in scientific understanding or external factors since the release of Vision and Voyages or its midterm review and considers whether those changes have been sufficiently substantial to warrant reconsideration of the four targets for inclusion in the New Frontiers 5 announcement of opportunity, scheduled for release in early 2022.
Encountering Life in the Universe
Author: Chris Impey
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816528705
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Encountering Life in the Universe examines the intersection of scientific research and society to determine the philosophy and ethics of relating to the Earth and beyond.
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816528705
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Encountering Life in the Universe examines the intersection of scientific research and society to determine the philosophy and ethics of relating to the Earth and beyond.
Astrobiology
Author: Gerda Horneck
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 364259381X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
This book bridges a gap in the literature by bringing together leading specialists from different backgrounds. It addresses the specific need for a readable book on this very interdisciplinary and new topic at research level.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 364259381X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
This book bridges a gap in the literature by bringing together leading specialists from different backgrounds. It addresses the specific need for a readable book on this very interdisciplinary and new topic at research level.
Space Physiology and Medicine
Author: Arnauld E. Nicogossian
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Space flight
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
2009 life science book award from IAA.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Space flight
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
2009 life science book award from IAA.
Astrobiology
Author: Kevin W. Plaxco
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421401940
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Informed by new planetary discoveries and the findings from recent robotic missions to Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, scientists are rapidly replacing centuries of speculation about potential extraterrestrial habitats with real knowledge about the possibility of life outside our own biosphere—if it exists, and where. This second edition of Kevin W. Plaxco and Michael Gross’s widely acclaimed text incorporates the latest research in astrobiology to bring readers the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and engaging introduction to the field available. Plaxco and Gross expand their examination of the origin of chemical elements, the developments that made the Universe habitable, and how life continues to be sustained. They discuss in great detail the formation of the first galaxies and stars, the diverse chemistry of the primordial planet, the origins of metabolism, the evolution of complex organisms, and the feedback regulation of Earth's climate. They also explore life in extreme habitats, potential extraterrestrial habitats, and the current status of the search for extraterrestrial life. Weaving together the relevant threads of astronomy, geology, chemistry, biophysics, and microbiology, this broadly accessible introductory text captures the excitement, controversy, and progress of the dynamic young field of astrobiology. New to this edition is a glossary of terms and an epilogue recapping the key unanswered questions, making Astrobiology an ideal primer for students and, indeed, for anyone curious about life and the Universe.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421401940
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Informed by new planetary discoveries and the findings from recent robotic missions to Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, scientists are rapidly replacing centuries of speculation about potential extraterrestrial habitats with real knowledge about the possibility of life outside our own biosphere—if it exists, and where. This second edition of Kevin W. Plaxco and Michael Gross’s widely acclaimed text incorporates the latest research in astrobiology to bring readers the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and engaging introduction to the field available. Plaxco and Gross expand their examination of the origin of chemical elements, the developments that made the Universe habitable, and how life continues to be sustained. They discuss in great detail the formation of the first galaxies and stars, the diverse chemistry of the primordial planet, the origins of metabolism, the evolution of complex organisms, and the feedback regulation of Earth's climate. They also explore life in extreme habitats, potential extraterrestrial habitats, and the current status of the search for extraterrestrial life. Weaving together the relevant threads of astronomy, geology, chemistry, biophysics, and microbiology, this broadly accessible introductory text captures the excitement, controversy, and progress of the dynamic young field of astrobiology. New to this edition is a glossary of terms and an epilogue recapping the key unanswered questions, making Astrobiology an ideal primer for students and, indeed, for anyone curious about life and the Universe.