Space Vehicle Design

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