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Robert Hutchings Goddard

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Description:Robert Hutchings Goddard is widely regarded as "the father of modern rocketry," and this book is generally regarded as his most important work. Goddard continued as a professor of physics at Clark, turning his attention to liquid rocket propulsion. In 1916 he applied to the Smithsonian Institution for assistance in 1916 and received a $5,000 grant. His research was ultimately published by the Smithsonian as this classic study, in 1919. It's clearly the most influential book ever written about rocket science. Dr. Goddard describes how rockets can be used to explore the upper atmosphere – and why they function perfectly in the vacuum of outer space. The texts explains that at a velocity of 6.95 miles per second (11.2 kps), without air resistance, an object can escape Earth's gravity and head into infinity, or toward other celestial bodies. This speed became known as the Earth's "escape velocity." In A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes he points out that humans could reach the Moon using these techniques. This extremely advanced book opened both eyes and minds around the world. It inspired hundreds, if not thousands, to pursue rocket science, engineering, and technology. Wernher von Braun was deeply influenced by Goddard's treatise, as were Willy Ley, Theodore von Kármán, William Pickering, James Van Allen, Charles Lindbergh, Henry "Hap" Arnold, Herman Oberth, and Fritz Lang. Even the Wright Brothers studied Goddard's incredible text. An important (and hard-to-find) document, A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes covers both theory and practice. First Dr. Goddard explains, in simple terms, the math involved (it's really not too advanced, even for a high school student to understand). He then goes on to calculate the minimum speed to leave the Earth's gravity. It's a "must have" for the library of every serious rocket scientist, engineer, and technician. If you want to learn rocket science from its roots, by all means begin here!We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes. To get started finding A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 82

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Rocket Science Institute, Inc.

Release: 1919

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Description: Robert Hutchings Goddard is widely regarded as "the father of modern rocketry," and this book is generally regarded as his most important work. Goddard continued as a professor of physics at Clark, turning his attention to liquid rocket propulsion. In 1916 he applied to the Smithsonian Institution for assistance in 1916 and received a $5,000 grant. His research was ultimately published by the Smithsonian as this classic study, in 1919. It's clearly the most influential book ever written about rocket science. Dr. Goddard describes how rockets can be used to explore the upper atmosphere – and why they function perfectly in the vacuum of outer space. The texts explains that at a velocity of 6.95 miles per second (11.2 kps), without air resistance, an object can escape Earth's gravity and head into infinity, or toward other celestial bodies. This speed became known as the Earth's "escape velocity." In A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes he points out that humans could reach the Moon using these techniques. This extremely advanced book opened both eyes and minds around the world. It inspired hundreds, if not thousands, to pursue rocket science, engineering, and technology. Wernher von Braun was deeply influenced by Goddard's treatise, as were Willy Ley, Theodore von Kármán, William Pickering, James Van Allen, Charles Lindbergh, Henry "Hap" Arnold, Herman Oberth, and Fritz Lang. Even the Wright Brothers studied Goddard's incredible text. An important (and hard-to-find) document, A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes covers both theory and practice. First Dr. Goddard explains, in simple terms, the math involved (it's really not too advanced, even for a high school student to understand). He then goes on to calculate the minimum speed to leave the Earth's gravity. It's a "must have" for the library of every serious rocket scientist, engineer, and technician. If you want to learn rocket science from its roots, by all means begin here!We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes. To get started finding A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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