- Paperback: 704 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3rd Edition edition (24 Jan 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0471619515
- ISBN-13: 978-0471619512
- Product Dimensions: 24 x 16.8 x 4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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"...an excellent textbook. All universities and colleges should have a copy..." (Materials World, 11 November 2003)
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Following on from the hugely successful previous editions, the third edition of Spacecraft Systems Engineering incorporates the most recent technological advances in spacecraft and satellite engineering. With emphasis on recent developments in space activities, this new edition has been completely revised. Every chapter has been updated and rewritten by an expert engineer in the field, with emphasis on the bus rather than the payload.
Encompassing the fundamentals of spacecraft engineering, the book begins with front–end system–level issues, such as environment, mission analysis and system engineering, and progresses to a detailed examination of subsystem elements which represent the core of spacecraft design – mechanical, electrical, propulsion, thermal, control etc. This quantitative treatment is supplemented by an appreciation of the interactions between the elements, which deeply influence the process of spacecraft systems design.
In particular the revised text includes
∗ A new chapter on small satellites engineering and applications which has been contributed by two internationally–recognised experts, with insights into small satellite systems engineering.
∗ Additions to the mission analysis chapter, treating issues of aero–manouevring, constellation design and small body missions.
In summary, this is an outstanding textbook for aerospace engineering and design students, and offers essential reading for spacecraft engineers, designers and research scientists. The comprehensive approach provides an invaluable resource to spacecraft manufacturers and agencies across the world.
Encompassing the fundamentals of spacecraft engineering, the book begins with front–end system–level issues, such as environment, mission analysis and system engineering, and progresses to a detailed examination of subsystem elements which represent the core of spacecraft design – mechanical, electrical, propulsion, thermal, control etc. This quantitative treatment is supplemented by an appreciation of the interactions between the elements, which deeply influence the process of spacecraft systems design.
In particular the revised text includes
∗ A new chapter on small satellites engineering and applications which has been contributed by two internationally–recognised experts, with insights into small satellite systems engineering.
∗ Additions to the mission analysis chapter, treating issues of aero–manouevring, constellation design and small body missions.
In summary, this is an outstanding textbook for aerospace engineering and design students, and offers essential reading for spacecraft engineers, designers and research scientists. The comprehensive approach provides an invaluable resource to spacecraft manufacturers and agencies across the world.
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Man has only had the ability to operate spacecraft successfully since 1957, when the Russian Sputnik I was launched into orbit. Read the first page
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Great book for space engineering courses. Purchased it as a supplement for SMAD and its been great having both book. Arrived on time, well packaged and in excellent condition.
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This is a very useful introductory textbook for students studying the the general area of spacecraft systems engineering. It covers all the areas to a useful depth.
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Good introductory book for space systems engineering. Goes well with SMAD. I used it as a first reference before diving into SMAD. I recommend a hard cover as it is quite a thick book.
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