Introduction to Space Sciences and Spacecraft Applications - Hardcover

Campbell, Bruce A.; McCandless MSc Grad Dip Phys MCSP SRP FHEA, Paula Walter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0884154114 ISBN 13: 9780884154112

Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing, 1996

Synopsis

Introduction to Space Sciences and Spacecraft Applications explains the fundamentals of design, application, and operation of space-based systems. It focuses on the most common uses of spacecraft today: communications, remote sensing, and navigation.
You will learn about the basic systems required by most spacecraft and the methodology used to design a spacecraft. The complexities of orbital mechanics are also fully explained.
Amply illustrated with diagrams and photographs, each chapter contains exercises, historical information, and additional reference materials. Written primarily for undergraduate space engineering students, this is an excellent source for the space professional and a fascinating book for the general reader.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0884154114
• ISBN 13: 9780884154112
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 344