Welding in Space and Related Technologies

ContentsOrigins and development of the problems of welding in space (space as an environment, materials joined, methods of permanent joining, preliminary studies on Earth, investigations in space)Equipment for welding in space (special features of space welding equipment; structure of space welding systems, current systems for welding operations in space)Technology in welding and cutting materials in space (surface effects in liquid metals, heating and heat treatment of components, brazing, welding, cutting, coating)Construction and repair of large structures in space (structures fully constructed in space, structures constructed on Earth and unfolded in space, structures constructed on Earth and assembled in space from individual elements, service and repair on large structures in space)Conclusions and References (almost 100 references to the work in this field are given)Paton, B. E. is the author of 'Welding in Space and Related Technologies' with ISBN 9781898326458 and ISBN 1898326452.