Space vehicle design / Michael D. Griffin, James R. French.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Griffin, Michael D. (Michael Douglas), 1949-

Contributor:

French, James R.

Series:

AIAA education series.

AIAA education series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Space vehicles--Design and construction.

Space vehicles.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (678 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Reston, Va. : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., c2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The second edition of this text continues to fulfil the book's original goal in linking and integrating many disciplines relevant to the field of space systems engineering. It contains an additional chapter on reliability analysis, new technical material and numerous homework problems.

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Title; Foreword to the Previous Edition; Table of Contents; Preface; Preface to the Previous Edition; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Systems Engineering Process; 1.3 Requirements and Tradeoffs; Bibliography; Chapter 2 Mission Design; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Low Earth Orbit; 2.3 Medium-Altitude Earth Orbit; 2.4 Geosynchronous Earth Orbit; 2.5 Lunar and Deep Space Missions; 2.6 Advanced Mission Concepts; Bibliography; Chapter 3 Spacecraft Environment; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Earth Environment; 3.3 Launch Environment; 3.4 Atmospheric Environment

3.5 Space and Upper Atmosphere EnvironmentReferences; Problems; Chapter 4 Astrodynamics; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Fundamentals of Orbital Mechanics; 4.3 Non-Keplerian Motion; 4.4 Basic Orbital Maneuvers; 4.5 Interplanetary Transfer; 4.6 Perturbation Methods; 4.7 Orbital Rendezvous; References; Problems; Chapter 5 Propulsion; 5.1 Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals; 5.2 Ascent Flight Mechanics; 5.3 Launch Vehicle Selection; References; Problems; Chapter 6 Atmospheric Entry; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Fundamentals of Entry Flight Mechanics; 6.3 Fundamentals of Entry Heating; 6.4 Entry Vehicle Designs

6.5 Aeroassisted Orbit TransferReferences; Bibliography; Problems; Chapter 7 Attitude Determination and Control; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Basic Concepts and Terminology; 7.3 Review of Rotational Dynamics; 7.4 Rigid Body Dynamics; 7.5 Space Vehicle Disturbance Torques; 7.6 Passive Attitude Control; 7.7 Active Control; 7.8 Attitude Determination; 7.9 System Design Considerations; References; Problems; Chapter 8 Configuration and Structural Design; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Design Drivers; 8.3 Spacecraft Design Concepts; 8.4 Mass Properties; 8.5 Structural Loads; 8.6 Large Structures; 8.7 Materials

ReferencesChapter 9 Thermal Control; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Spacecraft Thermal Environment; 9.3 Thermal Control Methods; 9.4 Heat Transfer Mechanisms; 9.5 Spacecraft Thermal Modeling and Analysis; References; Problems; Chapter 10 Power Systems; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Power System Functions; 10.3 Power System Evolution; 10.4 Power System Design Drivers; 10.5 Power System Elements; 10.6 Design Practice; 10.7 Batteries; 10.8 Primary Power Source; 10.9 Solar Arrays; 10.10 Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators; 10.11 Fuel Cells; 10.12 Power Conditioning and Control; 10.13 Future Concepts

ReferencesProblems; Chapter 11 Telecommunications; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Command Subsystem; 11.3 Hardware Redundancy; 11.4 Autonomy; 11.5 Command Subsystem Elements; 11.6 Radio Frequency Elements; 11.7 Spacecraft Tracking; References; Problems; Chapter 12 Reliability Analysis; 12.1 Introduction; 12.2 Review of Probability Theory; 12.3 Random Variables; 12.4 Special Probability Distributions; 12.5 System Reliability; 12.6 Statistical Inference; 12.7 Design Considerations; References; Problems; Appendix A: Random Processes; Appendix B: Tables; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-60086-112-1

1-60119-202-9

OCLC:

922978800