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Micropropulsion for small spacecraft / edited by Michael M. Micci, Andrew D. Ketsdever.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Micci, Michael M. (Michael Matthew)
- Series:
- Progress in astronautics and aeronautics ; v. 187.
- Progress in astronautics and aeronautics ; v. 187
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Microspacecraft.
- Space vehicles--Propulsion systems.
- Space vehicles.
- Rocket engines--Thrust.
- Rocket engines.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (496 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Reston, Va. : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, c2000.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Micropropulsion is an enabling technology for microspacecraft operations by making missions possible which otherwise could not be performed. For example, the formation and maintenance of platoons of microspacecraft will require a manoeuvering capability to counter orbital perturbations. Microspacecraft missions involving large spacecraft resupply, repair or surveillance will also require manoeuverability. The mission requirements for microspacecraft will be varied and in some cases a large range of capability might be required on the same spacecraft. Micropropulsion systems must be extremely versatile to address these requirements.
- Contents:
- Surveys
- Electrothermal thrusters
- Electrostatic thrusters
- Electromagnetic thrusters
- Components.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and author index.
- ISBN:
- 1-60086-658-1
- 1-60086-439-2
- OCLC:
- 658251607
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