Advances in Space Science and Technology, Volume 5 looks into the major unsolved solar problems of thermodynamic structure, geometrical structure, velocity fields, flares and other transient phenomena, solar magnetic fields, and corpuscular emission. This book discusses the design, development, and testing of launching rockets. Organized into five chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the role of space observations in solar physics. This text then examines the progress in communication relay satellite techniques, which is a very important aspect of space technology. Other chapters provide a comprehensive review of solid propellant rocker technology, treating such subjects as factors affecting propellant performance, ignition, grain design, testing, quality control, and thrust vector control. This book discusses as well the characteristics of an environmental control compatible with requirements within the manned space vehicle. The final chapter deals with orbital operations. This book is a valuable resource for astronautical researchers, astronomers, and scientists.

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems: Modeling, Analysis, and Control uses a principle-based modeling approach and analysis of feedback control regulation to elucidate the physiological relationships. Models are arranged around specific questions or conditions, such as exercise or sleep transition, and are generally based on physiological mechanisms rather than on formal descriptions of input-output behavior. The authors ask open questions relevant to medical and clinical applications and clarify underlying themes of physiological control organization. Current problems, key issues, developing trends, and unresolved questions are highlighted. Researchers and graduate students in mathematical biology and biomedical engineering will find this book useful. It will also appeal to researchers in the physiological and life sciences who are interested in mathematical modeling.

A survey and analysis is presented of carbon dioxide reduction, atmospheric regeneration systems. Emphasis was placed on inorganic chemical systems on the basis of availability, weight and power requirements, and compatibility with space vehicle design. The two most promising systems, methanization and carbonization (both utilizing hydrogen reduction of carbon dioxide into water and subsequent electrolysis of the water), were analyzed in detail and compared with other inorganic regeneration, biological, and open cycle systems. Both systems were evaluated with major emphasis given to the interaction between the complete vehicle design and the carbon dioxide removal and oxygen supply systems. A set of penalty curves were derived showing the effects on take-off weight of changes in the power penalty, leakage rate, water recovery system efficiency, and use of by-products from the carbon dioxide regeneration system. (Author).