7 3/4 X 9 7/16 in About the Editors
Foreword
Preface
Contributors
1 Introduction to Space Safety
1.1 NASA and Safety
1.2 Definition of Safety and Risk
1.3 Managing Safety and Risk
1.4 The Book
References
2 The Space Environment: Natural and Induced
2.1 The Atmosphere
2.1.1 Composition
2.1.2 Atomic Oxygen
2.1.3 The Ionosphere
2.2 Orbital Debris and Meteoroids
2.2.1 Orbital Debris
2.2.2 Meteoroids
2.3 Microgravity
2.3 .1 Microgravity Defined
2.3.2 Methods of Attainment
2.3.3 Effects on Biological Processes and Astronaut Health
2.3.4 Unique Aspects of Travel to the Moon and Planetary Bodies
Recommended Reading
2.4 Acoustics
2 .4.1 Acoustics Safety Issues
2.4.2 Acoustic Requirements
2.4.3 Compliance and Verification
2.4.4 Conclusi on and Recommendations
Recommended Reading
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