An Introduction to Space Robotics

Alex Ellery

ISBN 10: 185233164X / ISBN 13: 9781852331641

Published by Springer London, Springer London, 2000

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - There is little doubt that robotic and automated systems in space will contribute considerably to the future commercialisation of the space environment. This text provides a systems eye view of robotic spacecraft design with an emphasis on control systems.The first half of the book introduces the techniques of robotics and robotic control, and is the most mathematical part of the book. The second half of the book deals with spacecraft systems themselves, and how a robotic-type payload influences them, including consideration of financial and legal issues which are often left out of technical texts.Running through the book is the implementation of a freeflying robotic spacecraft called ATLAS (Advanced TeLerobotic Actuation System). However, the techniques presented in the book are completely general and the ATLAS spacecraft just serves as an example, albeit a very useful and economically viable space system.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Space Robotics
• Publisher: Springer London, Springer London
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185233164X
• ISBN 13: 9781852331641
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 260W x 183H x 42D millimeters 260 millimeters width by 183 millimeters height by 42 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1461 grams

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There is little doubt that robotic and automated systems in space will contribute considerably to the future commercialisation of the space environment. This text provides a systems eye view of robotic spacecraft design with an emphasis on control systems.
The first half of the book introduces the techniques of robotics and robotic control, and is the most mathematical part of the book. The second half of the book deals with spacecraft systems themselves, and how a robotic-type payload influences them, including consideration of financial and legal issues which are often left out of technical texts.
Running through the book is the implementation of a freeflying robotic spacecraft called ATLAS (Advanced TeLerobotic Actuation System). However, the techniques presented in the book are completely general and the ATLAS spacecraft just serves as an example, albeit a very useful and economically viable space system.