Automated Rendezvous and Docking of Spacecraft (Cambridge Aerospace Series, Series Number 16) - Hardcover

Fehse, Wigbert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521824923 ISBN 13: 9780521824927

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

This definitive reference for space engineers provides an overview of the major issues governing approach and mating strategies, and system concepts for rendezvous & docking/berthing (RVD/B). These concerns are addressed and explained in a way that aerospace engineers, students and even newcomers to the field can acquire a basic understanding of RVD/B.

About this title

Book Description:

The definitive reference for space engineers on all issues related to rendezvous and docking/berthing (RVD/B), Automated Rendezvous and Docking of Spacecraft provides an overview of the major issues governing approach and mating strategies, and system concepts for rendezvous & docking/berthing. These issues are described and explained such that aerospace engineers, students and even newcomers to the field can acquire a basic understanding of RVD/B.

About the Author:

Formerly Head of the Navigation and Guidance Section of ESA and ESA's leading rendezvous expert, Wigbert Fehse has worked on a large number of high profile international projects including the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) and Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) currently under development for the International Space Station.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0521824923
• ISBN 13: 9780521824927
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 516