Acknowledgments
While my name is on the cover of this text, I would be the first to admit that its creation has not been a singular task. My family—my wife Marie and son Bill—have figured prominently in my efforts. They unfailingly provided me with the moral support when my ardor to complete the task at hand waned and often had to forgo their own activities so that I might pursue mine. Thank you!
I would also like to acknowledge those who helped me in numerous ways to refine my thoughts and class notes into the material that follows. Hoaiphong Truong provided me with numerous helpful comments and suggestions. Outside technical reviewers Robert Lynch and Ryan Caveney (Science Applications International Corporation, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) ...
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