Fundamentals of Space Systems (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratories Series in Science and Engineering) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195162056 ISBN 13: 9780195162059

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Fundamentals of Space Systems was developed to satisfy two objectives: the first is to provide a text suitable for use in an advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate course in both space systems engineering and space system design. The second is to be a primer and reference book for space professionals wishing to broaden their capabilities to develop, manage the development, or operate space systems. The authors of the individual chapters are practicing engineers that have had extensive experience in developing sophisticated experimental and operational spacecraft systems in addition to having experience teaching the subject material. The text presents the fundamentals of all the subsystems of a spacecraft missions and includes illustrative examples drawn from actual experience to enhance the learning experience. It includes a chapter on each of the relevant major disciplines and subsystems including space systems engineering, space environment, astrodynamics, propulsion and flight mechanics, attitude determination and control, power systems, thermal control, configuration management and structures, communications, command and telemetry, data processing, embedded flight software, survuvability and reliability, integration and test, mission operations, and the initial conceptual design of a typical small spacecraft mission.

About this title

About the Author:

Vincent L. Pisacane is at United States Naval Academy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0195162056
• ISBN 13: 9780195162059
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 848
• Editor: Pisacane Vincent L.