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Nanosatellites : space and ground technologies, operations and economics / edited by Rogerio Atem de Carvalho, Reference Center for Embedded and Aerospace Systems (CRSEA), Polo de Inovação Campos dos Goytacazes (PICG), Instituto Federal Fluminese (IFF), Brazil, Jaime Estela, Spectrum Aerospace Group, Germering, Germany, Martin Langer, Institute of Astronautics, Technical University of Munich, Garching, Germany and Orbital Oracle Technologies GmbH, Munich, Germany.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Carvalho, Rogério Atem de, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Microspacecraft.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xxxvi, 670 pages), 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations
- Edition:
- 1
- Place of Publication:
- Wiley 2020
- Summary:
- "Nano-Satellites : Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and Economics comprehensively presents the latest research on the fast developing area of nano-satellites. It begins with a brief history of nano-satellites and introduces nano-satellite technologies, payloads for nano-satellite and explains how these are deployed into space. Part two provides an overview on ground segment and operations and part three focuses on the regulations, policies, economics and future trends. With contributions from global experts, Nano-Satellites: Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and Economics, is a comprehensive reference for researchers and practitioners working with nano-satellites in the aerospace industry"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- List of Contributors Introduction by the Editors Chapter 1 I‐1 A Brief History of Nanosatellites Chapter 2 I‐2a On‐board Computer and Data Handling Chapter 3 I‐2b Operational Systems Chapter 4 I‐2c Attitude Control and Determination Chapter 5 I‐2d Propulsion Systems Chapter 6 I‐2e Communications Chapter 7 I‐2f Structural Subsystem Chapter 8 I‐2g Power Systems Chapter 9 I‐2h Thermal Design, Analysis, and Test Chapter 10 I‐2i Systems Engineering and Quality Assessment Chapter 11 I‐2j Integration and Testing Chapter 12 I‐3a Scientific Payloads Chapter 13 I‐3b In‐orbit Technology Demonstration Chapter 14 I‐3c Nanosatellites as Educational Projects Chapter 15 I‐3d Formations of Small Satellites Chapter 16 I‐3e Precise, Autonomous Formation Flight at Low Cost Chapter 17 I‐4a Launch Vehicles-Challenges and Solutions Chapter 18 I‐4b Deployment Systems Chapter 19 I‐4c Mission Operations Chapter 20 I‐5 Mission Examples Chapter 21 II‐1 Ground Segment Chapter 22 II‐2 Ground Station Networks Chapter 23 II‐3 Ground‐based Satellite Tracking Chapter 24 II‐4a AMSAT1 Chapter 24 II‐4b New Radio Technologies1 Chapter 25 III‐1a Cost Breakdown for the Development of Nanosatellites Chapter 26 III‐1b Launch Costs Chapter 27 III‐2a Policies and Regulations in Europe Chapter 28 III‐2b Policies and Regulations in North America Chapter 29 III‐2c International Organizations and International Cooperation Chapter 30 III‐3a Economy of Small Satellites Chapter 31 III‐3b Economics and the Future Chapter 32 III‐3c Networks of Nanosatellites EULA
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781119042068
- 1119042062
- 9781119042051
- 1119042054
- 9781119042044
- 1119042046
- OCLC:
- 1126347525
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