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.
Author(s): Michael D Griffin, James R French, M Griffin and J French
Series: AIAA Education Series
Edition: 2
Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 665
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 Environment
References
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 Transfer
References
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
References
Chapter 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
References
Problems
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
