From the chapter: "In the practice of medicine, the neurologist is called upon to answer the following questions: (1) Does the patient have neurologic disease? (2) If so, what is the localization of the lesion or lesions? (3) What is the pathophysiology of the process? (4) What is the preliminary differential diagnosis? Utilizing the tools... Continue Reading →
Moon: Origin, alternative theories
"The Moon’s origin and formation should be able to explain the current physical, dynamical, chemical, and internal thermal states. While the Giant Impactor Theory is the leading theory, we must also look into the earlier variations of lunar origins. This includes variants on three main possible scenarios: capture, rotational disruption, and co-accretion." Full article: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20210009586/downloads/Ahrens_Moon-Alternate.pdf
Advanced Automation for Space Missions (1980) – NASA Conference Publication 2255
This publication describes a group of studies aimed at exploring the feasibility of using machine intelligence, including automation and robotics, in future space missions. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………….1 TERRESTRIAL APPLICATIONS: AN INTELLIGENT EARTH-SENSING INFORMATION SYSTEM ……..11 SPACE EXPLORATION: THE INTERSTELLAR GOAL AND TITAN DEMONSTRATION …………..39 NONTERRESTRIAL UTILIZATION OF MATERIALS: AUTOMATED SPACE MANUFACTURING FACILITY……………………………………………………………..77 REPLICATING... Continue Reading →
Space jam: Researchers and satellite start-ups meet to discuss celestial cybersecurity
"Satellite operators can no longer ignore cyber risks when designing new satellites or support systems, delegates to the first European event dedicated to satellite cybersecurity heard last week. The Cysat ’21 conference brought together ethical hackers and security researchers with space start-ups and decision-makers from the space industry." Full article: https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/space-jam-researchers-and-satellite-start-ups-meet-to-discuss-celestial-cybersecurity-nbsp
NASA: The Quest for the Moon
"The present paper will focus on what it assumes was NASA’s main strategic issue in the first decade, or so, of its existence: Take the internationally perceived position of leadership in space travel, away from the USSR." Full text of the paper: https://www.slideshare.net/OlegNekrassovski/nasa-the-quest-for-the-moon
Security in Space: The Next Generation – U.N. Conference Report
"Director-General of the United Nations Office ... opened the conference. Remarking on the title of the conference, he expressed concern not only for the next generation, but as well for the current generation and how an interruption in the uses of space could harm our daily lives due to the increased dependency on space-dependent technologies,... Continue Reading →