Solar Power Satellites: The Emerging Energy Option Tapa dura - 1994

England: Ellis Horwood Limited. Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0138248060 . This specific hardback book is in fine condition with very minimal wear and a hard board cover that has sharp edges and corners and a tight binding. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased except for a name written on the first blank end page. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers.; "This book provides a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art, at the time, options in this important and rapidly growing area. Presents a framework for the developments needed to decrease reliance upon nonrenewable energy sources. Describes an approach to mitigate global warming and ecological degradation. Addresses technical, economic and social issues."; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 300 pages .

Ellis Horwood; First Edition (1993). New Hartdcover, no dj. 9.5"x7.0"0.8". be41551.

New York: Ellis Horwood, 1993. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. Very good/No DJ present. xxii, [2], 300, [2] pages. Decorative cover. Illustrations (Figures, Tables). References. This work is organized into five parts: Part 1 The solar power satellite concept; Part 2 Perceptions about energy for planet Earth civilization; Part 3 International SPS-related activities; Part 4 Earth-based and space-based infrastructure considerations; and Part 5 Staged scenario for SPS development. There is a Directory of Contributors, Author biographies, Foreword and Introduction. This work provides a comprehensive review of current state-of-the-art in this important and rapidly growing area. Presents a framework for the developments needed to decrease reliance upon nonrenewable energy sources. Describes an approach to mitigate global warming and ecological degradation. Addresses technical, economic and social issues. Peter Glaser was a space pioneer who introduced the idea of using satellites to beam… Leer más