To See The Unseen: A History Of Planetary Radar Astronomy (new Series In N A S A History)

The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA History Office : For sale by the U.S. G.P.O., Supt. of Docs.; Publication date: 1996; Subjects: Planetology; Planets; Radar in astronomy; Planetology/ United States; Planets/ Exploration; Radar in astronomy; Science / Astronomy; Science / Astronomy; Science / Astrophysics A comprehensive & illuminating history of this little-understood, but surprisingly significant scientific activity. Quite rigorous & systematic in its methodology, the book explores the development of the radar astronomy specialty in the larger community of scientists. More than just discussing the development of this field, however, the author uses planetary radar astronomy as a vehicle for understanding larger issues relative to the planning & execution of big science by the Fed. government. Sources, interviews, technical essay, abbreviations, & index.