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    Inside the International Space Station (ISS): NASA International Space Station Familiarization Astronaut Training Manual - Comprehensive Review of ISS Systems
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    Inside the International Space Station (ISS): NASA International Space Station Familiarization Astronaut Training Manual - Comprehensive Review of ISS Systems

    By Progressive Management

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    About this ebook

    Learn about the International Space Station (ISS) from the textbooks used by the astronauts! These astronaut and flight controller training manuals, produced by the Mission Operations Directorate (Space Flight Training Division branch) at NASA's Johnson Space Center, represent a major part of the formal flight crew training process. The manuals and workbooks are extremely detailed and comprehensive, and are designed for self-study. A full listing of all acronyms and abbreviations used in the text is included. They provide a superb way to learn about Station systems, hardware, and operational procedures. Special emphasis on crew interaction with the displays, controls, and hardware is included.

    This large manual covers all ISS systems, providing a comprehensive review of the space station. Contents include:

    Introduction to ISS * Command and Data Handling * Electrical Power System Overview * Communications and Tracking Overview * Thermal Control System Overview * Environmental Control and Life Support System Overview * Guidance, Navigation, and Control Overview * Robotics Overview * Structures and Mechanisms Overview * Payloads Overview * Extravehicular Activity Overview * On-Orbit Maintenance Overview * Flight Crew Systems * Crew Health Care System * Operations and Planning

    This is a comprehensive resource about the ISS.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherProgressive Management
    Release dateDec 19, 2011
    ISBN9781466137202
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    Progressive Management

    Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!

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