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Topic: [Haynes Manual] Saturn V (David Woods)
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cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 03-29-2016 10:08 AM
Haynes NASA Saturn V Manual by David Woods Few launch vehicles are as iconic and distinctive as NASA's behemoth rocket, the Saturn V, and none left such a lasting impression on those who watched it ascend. Developed with the specific brief to send humans to the Moon, it pushed rocketry to new scales. Its greatest triumph is that it achieved its goal again and again with an enviable record of mission success. Haynes' Saturn V Manual tells the story of this magnificent and hugely powerful machine. It explains how each of the vehicle's three stages worked; Boeing's S-IC first stage with a power output as great as the UK's peak electricity consumption, North American Aviation's S-II troubled second stage, Douglas's workhorse S-IVB third stage with its instrument unit brain - as much a spacecraft as a rocket. From the decision to build it to the operation of its engines' valves and pumps, this lavishly illustrated and deeply informative book offers a deeper appreciation of the amazing Saturn V. - Hardcover: 176 pages
- Haynes Publishing UK (August 1, 2016)
- ISBN-10: 0857338285
- ISBN-13: 978-0857338280
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wdw Member Posts: 58 From: Scotland Registered: May 2007
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posted 03-30-2016 07:25 AM
As the book's author, I've taken the opportunity to pen a short blurb to promote it. I hope it's of interest. — DavidEditor's note: Added above. |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 03-30-2016 08:36 AM
Thanks! The publisher has provided me with the same description. (phew!) |
mode1charlie Member Posts: 1169 From: Honolulu, HI Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 03-30-2016 07:57 PM
Pre-ordered - sure to be a winning read! |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 04-04-2016 11:18 AM
Full title: NASA Saturn V 1967-1973: Apollo 4 to Apollo 17 and Skylab Owners' Workshop Manual. |
moonguyron Member Posts: 191 From: Trinity, FL USA Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 04-05-2016 02:37 PM
If this book is as interesting and informative as David's "How Apollo Flew to the Moon" it will be a great read. I know of no one who writes more in depth but also stays easily readable on such a complex subject. I am reading the above book for at least the fifth time. I look forward to his latest release. |
jjknap Member Posts: 273 From: Bourbonnais, IL USA Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 09-01-2016 08:43 PM
Finally shipped from Amazon. Arriving tomorrow! |
Jurg Bolli Member Posts: 977 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-01-2016 10:15 PM
Please let us know how it is, give a review. |
jjknap Member Posts: 273 From: Bourbonnais, IL USA Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 09-04-2016 02:06 PM
What a fantastic book on the Saturn V. Amazon still says that is is in pre-release, but I received my copy on Friday. I have read hundreds of books on the space program, but found so many photos and stories I had never seen/heard of before in this book. It details the stages, engines and even the ground equipment and all of the other items attached to the rocket to make it work. There is also a section on Skylab detailing the building of the station and the issues that occurred during launch. The fact that the partially deployed solar array/meteoride shield fell down the side of the rocket and cut the charge that was supposed to separate the interstage was so interesting. Definitely recommended! Great job author W David Woods and "esteemed editor" David Harland! |
Jurg Bolli Member Posts: 977 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-04-2016 05:51 PM
Thanks for the review, I will get it as well. |
Tom Rednour Member Posts: 49 From: Beacon, NY 12508 Registered: Dec 2014
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posted 09-15-2016 11:29 AM
Got my copy late yesterday (ink still smells fresh!) and have spent some time going through the sections looking at the great quantity and quality of the photos and illustrations. If you want to see the turbo pumps (and other neat stuff) up close, this is the book for you. Another fabulous job, David.Read the 16 page section on the IU (as a former BMer, I delight in this stuff). Nice clear descriptions of the equipment and process. Which brings me to one issue of nick-picking. David's son Kevin drew the beautiful cutaway drawings on the cover of the three stages, but the IU is not shown. As the "brain of the beast," it's omission is disappointing. Update: It is there, but as part of S-IVB and not shown as a separate section (there is no separation line on the stage to help in the distinction of the two parts). Update 2: It is not there. When my cantankerous lawn mower gave me a few opportunities to rest, I studied the cover drawings more closely. The ring I thought was the IU is the top ring of the S-IVB. So, I was correct the first time: no IU section no the cover. This doesn't detract at all from the rest of the book (thru the F1 chapter and the writing is David's usual spot-on descriptions of how things work). Sorry I brought it up (just a grouchy old BMer). Not sure if the copy I received was incomplete as the book ends with the map of Australia depicting the demise of Skylab. And that's it. Usually there a blank page to separate the body from the cover. Strange. Could've used that page to list other books about the Saturn program for folks that want more, like "Stage To Saturn" and the two recent books by Jonathan Ward ("Rocket Ranch" and "Countdown To A Moon Launch" -- outstanding books). Just a quibble. A fine addition to the space library of knowledge. One final question: Who's up for writing the Mercury Manual to complete the series? |
jjknap Member Posts: 273 From: Bourbonnais, IL USA Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 09-15-2016 12:00 PM
My experience with these Manuals is that they use even page for info. No blank pages. I like that. |
wdw Member Posts: 58 From: Scotland Registered: May 2007
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posted 09-15-2016 03:20 PM
Thanks for the good words, Tom.During the final stages of production, Haynes informed me that there were pages left over to be filled and how would I like to use them. They are not in the habit of providing indexes (controversial, I know) and we decided that extra imagery could go in as I had been holding back for fear of overshooting their strict page count. This included more diagrams and allowing images to take up more area. So, page 172 is the end of the book - quite straightforward. |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 10-08-2016 06:11 AM
quote: Originally posted by Tom Rednour: One final question: Who's up for writing the Mercury Manual to complete the series?
David Baker is. Release date is June 2017. See related post. |
Tykeanaut Member Posts: 2212 From: Worcestershire, England, UK. Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 09-01-2017 05:11 AM
Currently on sale for £6 in selected UK branches of The Works bookshops. |
PeterO Member Posts: 399 From: North Carolina Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-01-2017 12:03 PM
Unfortunately, it appears that they don't do international mail order, just within the UK. |
Rick Mulheirn Member Posts: 4167 From: England Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 09-01-2017 02:06 PM
Amazon UK also offering the title for £6.00. |
goose77 Member Posts: 23 From: Marion, Iowa, US Registered: Jul 2019
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posted 11-28-2019 04:41 PM
Amazon is currently selling this book for $15.55 (their lowest price ever). Most of the other NASA Haynes books are discounted as well, and none of them are tagged as Black Friday deals. |