Other General Science level books for Defence technology

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The discussion centers on the complexities of understanding space and defense technology, highlighting a recent week-long course covering topics such as orbiters, rovers, and advanced propulsion systems. Participants express difficulty grasping the material solely through lectures, emphasizing the need for supplementary reading to fully comprehend the concepts. The conversation shifts to the impending focus on defense technology, with concerns about the ethical implications of weaponry and its analysis. Participants seek book recommendations to deepen their understanding, mentioning foundational texts in classical mechanics and naval weapon systems as potential resources. The importance of a solid background in physics and mathematics is underscored as essential for tackling these advanced subjects.
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Began a week ago, they taught a whole week, for 2.5 hours per day on space technology: Orbiter, Rover, Ramjet, Scramjet, Air-breathing engine, Reusable Launching Vehicle and et cetra ... et cetra... Thought, I, could absorb and understand it all just by attending the lectures; wrong, I. Until I read books I won’t understand it; within a couple of days they would begin Defence Technology, maybe something about how deadly a weapon could be and scientific analysis of how it would carry out the murders (if Russia then murders, if US then liberation).

Everything is of General Science level, I don’t know how we all understand “General Science” but according to them knowledge of Polar orbits, low-earth orbits, geo-stationary/synchronous orbits, Mars mission and all these things are general and I really don’t know what they will consider as General in Defence.

Can you please suggest me some books on Defence which would help me?
 
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Why not ask the instructors?

I know for underwater acoustics there are several fundamental books that teach the basics assuming you are grounded in first undergrad math and physics.

Im guessing in this case a good classical mechanics book like Goldstein might give you a background in orbital mechanics but not at the level you mention in your post.
 
jedishrfu said:
I know for underwater acoustics there are several fundamental books that teach the basics assuming you are grounded in first undergrad math and physics.

Im guessing in this case a good classical mechanics book like Goldstein might give you a background in orbital mechanics but not at the level you mention in your post.
The physics pre-requisites that are needed there has been attained.
 
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