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Fundamentals of Space Systems

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ISBN-10: 0195162056

ISBN-13: 9780195162059

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Vincent L. Pisacane

List price: $165.00
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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 thathave 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…    
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Book details

List price: $165.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/23/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 848
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 3.124
Language: English

Contributors
Systems Engineering and Management
The Space Environment
Astrodynamics
Spacecraft Propulsion, Launch Systems, and Launch Mechanics
Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control
Space Power Systems
Spacecraft Thermal Control
Spacecraft Configuration and Structural Design
Space Communications
Spacecraft Command and Telemetry
Spacecraft Computer Systems
Embedded Software Systems
Spacecraft Reliability, Quality Assurance, and Radiation Effects
Spacecraft Integration and Test
Space Mission Operations
Nanosatellite Conceptual Design
Appendix: Units, Conversion Factors, and Constants
Index