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| Title: Australia in Space |
| Sub-title: A History of a Nation's Involvement |
| By (author): Kerrie Dougherty |
| ISBN10-13: 1925309649 : 9781925309645 |
| The exploration of space was seen as the greatest adventure of the Twentieth Century, while in the Twenty First Century space-based services have become an integral part of our daily lives. Although it is not often recognised, Australia has had its part to play in setting the world on the road to the stars and was one of the earliest nations to launch its own satellite. Today, the country is one of the largest users of space-based services. This revised and updated edition of Space Australia tells the story of Australia's involvement with space activities, from the earliest rocketeers to the latest satellite projects. It describes the vision, high hopes and achievements of professional space scientists and engineers, in both the civil and defence spheres, as well as the inspired amateurs and the new-breed of young space entrepreneurs who want to contribute to Australia's space future. The book also highlights the challenges of maintaining an Australian commitment to space activities through changing political and economic circumstances. |
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Pages: 208
Size: 285x220mm
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| Published: ATF Space - August 2017 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Australasian & Pacific history : Space science : Australasia, Oceania & other land areas |
| List Price: 50.00 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 1 of: 7 |
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| Title: God, the Moon, and the Astronaut |
| By (author): Jacques Arnould |
| ISBN10-13: 1925232972 : 9781925232974 |
| A cloth spread under an apple tree can catch only apples', wrote Antoine de SaintExupery in Terre des hommes (Land of Men), (English title: Wind, Sand and Stars), 'and a cloth spread under stars can catch only stardust . . . What was most marvellous was that, there, standing on the planet's rounded back, between this magnetic cloth and those stars, was a man's consciousness in which that star-fall could be reflected as in a mirror.' And a few pages further on he writes: 'I was but a mere mortal lost between sand and stars, aware simply of the sweet pleasure of breathing.' From the author of those lines to the writer of the first well known verses of the Bible: 'In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth . . .', stretch centuries of time and an intellectual and cultural abyss as well. What could there be in common between the pilot of the first air route from Toulouse to Dakar and the direct descendants of Semitic nomads? Certainly not much, but for those star-pierced nights that deserts alone can offer for contemplation, combined with the tormenting question: what a thing is man, confronted by the cosmos, magnificent and terrible at the same time? This question has been haunting humanity from the beginning and gnaws at each of us: 'Who am I? Where did I come from? Where does my destiny lie?' To these questions, the desert dwellers, and the aviator lost like all their brothers in humanity, have given the same response. Certainly we are mortal beings, lost in the middle of the cosmos as in a desert, crushed by the weight of reality as by the immense celestial vault. And yet, we are unique, singular, irreplaceable; we are not less than the consciousness of the world, and, believers among them will say, we are even created in the image of God. Is that courage or lack of awareness, pretentiousness or faith? |
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Pages: 152
Size: 230x155mm
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| Published: ATF Space - January 2016 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Philosophy of religion : Christian theology : Theology |
| List Price: 21.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 2 |
| Title: 2 of: 7 |
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| Title: God, the Moon, and the Astronaut |
| By (author): Jacques Arnould |
| ISBN10-13: 1925232956 : 9781925232950 |
| A cloth spread under an apple tree can catch only apples', wrote Antoine de SaintExupery in Terre des hommes (Land of Men), (English title: Wind, Sand and Stars), 'and a cloth spread under stars can catch only stardust . . . What was most marvellous was that, there, standing on the planet's rounded back, between this magnetic cloth and those stars, was a man's consciousness in which that star-fall could be reflected as in a mirror.' And a few pages further on he writes: 'I was but a mere mortal lost between sand and stars, aware simply of the sweet pleasure of breathing.' From the author of those lines to the writer of the first well known verses of the Bible: 'In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth . . .', stretch centuries of time and an intellectual and cultural abyss as well. What could there be in common between the pilot of the first air route from Toulouse to Dakar and the direct descendants of Semitic nomads? Certainly not much, but for those star-pierced nights that deserts alone can offer for contemplation, combined with the tormenting question: what a thing is man, confronted by the cosmos, magnificent and terrible at the same time? This question has been haunting humanity from the beginning and gnaws at each of us: 'Who am I? Where did I come from? Where does my destiny lie?' To these questions, the desert dwellers, and the aviator lost like all their brothers in humanity, have given the same response. Certainly we are mortal beings, lost in the middle of the cosmos as in a desert, crushed by the weight of reality as by the immense celestial vault. And yet, we are unique, singular, irreplaceable; we are not less than the consciousness of the world, and, believers among them will say, we are even created in the image of God. Is that courage or lack of awareness, pretentiousness or faith? |
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Pages: 152
Size: 230x155mm
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| Published: ATF Space - January 2016 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Philosophy of religion : Christian theology : Theology |
| List Price: 27.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 3 of: 7 |
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| Title: Space and Human Culture |
| Edited by: Jacques Arnould |
| ISBN10-13: 1925309134 : 9781925309133 |
| We live in an evolving and increasingly complex global community and with this complexity comes a broad range of ethical issues. The Ethics: Contemporary Perspectives brings together scholars from across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, including disciplines as diverse as philosophy, law, medicine and the study of world religions, to discuss these broad ethical issues in contemporary society. Its aim is explore our complex world, addressing both old and new ethical issues through scholarly discourse. This collection of essays looks Extraterrestrial life. It looks at as a discipline itself and also the religious questions that arise in the investigation of the topic. It also looks at the topic of astrobiology and space exploration. The contributors are Christian theologians, ethicists as well as those who study and work at the International Space University based in France but with links around the world. |
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Pages: 64
Size: 230x155mm
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| Published: ATF Space - April 2016 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Christian theology : Theology |
| List Price: 21.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 2 |
| Title: 4 of: 7 |
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| Title: Space Assets and Technology for Bushfire Management |
| Compiled by: Hemisphere Space Studies Program 2021 Southern |
| ISBN10-13: 1922582824 : 9781922582829 |
| The financial, emotional, and ecological impacts of bushfires can be devastating, as seen during the 2019-2020 'Black Summer' East Australian bushfires. This report was prepared by participants of the Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program 2021 (SHSSP21) to address the question, 'How can space assets and technologies be applied to better predict and mitigate bushfires and their impacts?' The task was addressed under three pillars, namely bushfire prediction ('Predict'), mitigation of bushfire effects ('Mitigate'), and communication needs relating to bushfire response ('Communicate'). Working initially in these three groups, the report was developed by combining the diverse expertise and experience of participants with the interdisciplinary knowledge gained from seminars, distinguished lectures, and workshops, and a literature review. With reference to the 2019-2020 Australian fire season, each group conducted a current state analysis and identified key challenges. Comparing this to the future desired state, we identified gaps in each of the three domains, and then worked across teams to reach consensus on a combined list of recommendations. Several recommendations were derived independently by two or more of the three groups, highlighting the importance of a holistic and collaborative approach. In summary, three geophysical components determine fire behavior-fuel, topography and weather. Earth observation data for each of these are essential for accurate bushfire prediction. As most fires start by lightning strikes, prediction of lightning using satellite infrared imagery to determine cloud top temperatures could assist bushfire prediction. Huge volumes of satellite data must be combined with weather and climate prediction models to improve forecast lead times, however, a major limitation is the storage capacity and computational power required, which could be addressed by using cloud-based technology infrastructure. Adequate communication of relevant information to authorities and communities is vital. Firefighter safety could be improved by use of protective clothing modelled on astronaut space suits, and by reinforcing fire trucks with thermal protective materials as used on spacecraft. An interoperable national communications infrastructure is needed to enable rapid sharing of information and resources, with emergency responders and citizens, across jurisdictions. While our case study was based on the Australian context, the lessons and recommendations could be applied internationally. |
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Pages: 69
Size: 229x152mm
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| Published: ATF Space - February 2022 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Fire protection & safety |
| List Price: 27.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 5 of: 7 |
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| Title: Space Assets and Technology for Bushfire Management |
| Compiled by: Hemisphere Space Studies Program 2021 Southern |
| ISBN10-13: 1922582816 : 9781922582812 |
| The financial, emotional, and ecological impacts of bushfires can be devastating, as seen during the 2019-2020 'Black Summer' East Australian bushfires. This report was prepared by participants of the Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program 2021 (SHSSP21) to address the question, 'How can space assets and technologies be applied to better predict and mitigate bushfires and their impacts?' The task was addressed under three pillars, namely bushfire prediction ('Predict'), mitigation of bushfire effects ('Mitigate'), and communication needs relating to bushfire response ('Communicate'). Working initially in these three groups, the report was developed by combining the diverse expertise and experience of participants with the interdisciplinary knowledge gained from seminars, distinguished lectures, and workshops, and a literature review. With reference to the 2019-2020 Australian fire season, each group conducted a current state analysis and identified key challenges. Comparing this to the future desired state, we identified gaps in each of the three domains, and then worked across teams to reach consensus on a combined list of recommendations. Several recommendations were derived independently by two or more of the three groups, highlighting the importance of a holistic and collaborative approach. In summary, three geophysical components determine fire behavior-fuel, topography and weather. Earth observation data for each of these are essential for accurate bushfire prediction. As most fires start by lightning strikes, prediction of lightning using satellite infrared imagery to determine cloud top temperatures could assist bushfire prediction. Huge volumes of satellite data must be combined with weather and climate prediction models to improve forecast lead times, however, a major limitation is the storage capacity and computational power required, which could be addressed by using cloud-based technology infrastructure. Adequate communication of relevant information to authorities and communities is vital. Firefighter safety could be improved by use of protective clothing modelled on astronaut space suits, and by reinforcing fire trucks with thermal protective materials as used on spacecraft. An interoperable national communications infrastructure is needed to enable rapid sharing of information and resources, with emergency responders and citizens, across jurisdictions. While our case study was based on the Australian context, the lessons and recommendations could be applied internationally. |
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Pages: 69
Size: 229x152mm
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| Published: ATF Space - February 2022 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Fire protection & safety |
| List Price: 17.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 6 of: 7 |
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| Title: Space Exploration and ET |
| Sub-title: Who Goes There? |
| Edited by: Jacques Arnould |
| ISBN10-13: 1921511591 : 9781921511592 |
| We live in an evolving and increasingly complex global community and with this complexity comes a broad range of ethical issues. The Ethics: Contemporary Perspectives brings together scholars from across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, including disciplines as diverse as philosophy, law, medicine and the study of world religions, to discuss these broad ethical issues in contemporary society. Its aim is explore our complex world, addressing both old and new ethical issues through scholarly discourse. This collection of essays looks Extraterrestrial life. It looks at as a discipline itself and also the religious questions that arise in the investigation of the topic. It also looks at the topic of astrobiology and space exploration. The contributors are Christian theologians, ethicists as well as those who study and work at the International Space University based in France but with links around the world. |
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Pages: 63
Size: 1x1mm
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| Published: ATF Space - August 2015 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Astronomy, space & time |
| List Price: 24.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 7 of: 7 |
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