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Preface | xv | |
Preface to the Previous Edition | xvii | |
Chapter 1 | Introduction | 1 |
1.1 | Introduction | 1 |
1.2 | Systems Engineering Process | 2 |
1.3 | Requirements and Tradeoffs | 6 |
Bibliography | 16 | |
Chapter 2 | Mission Design | 17 |
2.1 | Introduction | 17 |
2.2 | Low Earth Orbit | 17 |
2.3 | Medium-Altitude Earth Orbit | 25 |
2.4 | Geosynchronous Earth Orbit | 25 |
2.5 | Lunar and Deep Space Missions | 30 |
2.6 | Advanced Mission Concepts | 38 |
Bibliography | 47 | |
Chapter 3 | Spacecraft Environment | 49 |
3.1 | Introduction | 49 |
3.2 | Earth Environment | 50 |
3.3 | Launch Environment | 54 |
3.4 | Atmospheric Environment | 58 |
3.5 | Space and Upper Atmosphere Environment | 69 |
References | 99 | |
Problems | 100 | |
Chapter 4 | Astrodynamics | 103 |
4.1 | Introduction | 103 |
4.2 | Fundamentals of Orbital Mechanics | 104 |
4.3 | Non-Keplerian Motion | 137 |
4.4 | Basic Orbital Maneuvers | 155 |
4.5 | Interplanetary Transfer | 167 |
4.6 | Perturbation Methods | 179 |
4.7 | Orbital Rendezvous | 180 |
References | 186 | |
Problems | 189 | |
Chapter 5 | Propulsion | 193 |
5.1 | Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals | 194 |
5.2 | Ascent Flight Mechanics | 214 |
5.3 | Launch Vehicle Selection | 229 |
References | 268 | |
Problems | 269 | |
Chapter 6 | Atmospheric Entry | 273 |
6.1 | Introduction | 273 |
6.2 | Fundamentals of Entry Flight Mechanics | 274 |
6.3 | Fundamentals of Entry Heating | 298 |
6.4 | Entry Vehicle Designs | 315 |
6.5 | Aeroassisted Orbit Transfer | 317 |
References | 318 | |
Bibliography | 320 | |
Problems | 320 | |
Chapter 7 | Attitude Determination and Control | 325 |
7.1 | Introduction | 325 |
7.2 | Basic Concepts and Terminology | 326 |
7.3 | Review of Rotational Dynamics | 336 |
7.4 | Rigid Body Dynamics | 340 |
7.5 | Space Vehicle Disturbance Torques | 343 |
7.6 | Passive Attitude Control | 349 |
7.7 | Active Control | 353 |
7.8 | Attitude Determination | 363 |
7.9 | System Design Considerations | 373 |
References | 376 | |
Problems | 377 | |
Chapter 8 | Configuration and Structural Design | 383 |
8.1 | Introduction | 383 |
8.2 | Design Drivers | 383 |
8.3 | Spacecraft Design Concepts | 392 |
8.4 | Mass Properties | 412 |
8.5 | Structural Loads | 417 |
8.6 | Large Structures | 427 |
8.7 | Materials | 428 |
References | 433 | |
Chapter 9 | Thermal Control | 435 |
9.1 | Introduction | 435 |
9.2 | Spacecraft Thermal Environment | 436 |
9.3 | Thermal Control Methods | 437 |
9.4 | Heat Transfer Mechanisms | 440 |
9.5 | Spacecraft Thermal Modeling and Analysis | 458 |
References | 466 | |
Problems | 467 | |
Chapter 10 | Power Systems | 469 |
10.1 | Introduction | 469 |
10.2 | Power System Functions | 470 |
10.3 | Power System Evolution | 471 |
10.4 | Power System Design Drivers | 472 |
10.5 | Power System Elements | 474 |
10.6 | Design Practice | 475 |
10.7 | Batteries | 478 |
10.8 | Primary Power Source | 486 |
10.9 | Solar Arrays | 487 |
10.10 | Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators | 498 |
10.11 | Fuel Cells | 501 |
10.12 | Power Conditioning and Control | 502 |
10.13 | Future Concepts | 505 |
References | 509 | |
Problems | 509 | |
Chapter 11 | Telecommunications | 511 |
11.1 | Introduction | 511 |
11.2 | Command Subsystem | 512 |
11.3 | Hardware Redundancy | 513 |
11.4 | Autonomy | 514 |
11.5 | Command Subsystem Elements | 516 |
11.6 | Radio Frequency Elements | 530 |
11.7 | Spacecraft Tracking | 548 |
References | 563 | |
Problems | 564 | |
Chapter 12 | Reliability Analysis | 567 |
12.1 | Introduction | 567 |
12.2 | Review of Probability Theory | 568 |
12.3 | Random Variables | 572 |
12.4 | Special Probability Distributions | 576 |
12.5 | System Reliability | 582 |
12.6 | Statistical Inference | 589 |
12.7 | Design Considerations | 600 |
References | 605 | |
Problems | 606 | |
Appendix A | Random Processes | 609 |
Appendix B | Tables | 619 |
Bibliography | 643 | |
Index | 645 | |
Series Listing | 661 |
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