Elements of space technology for aerospace engineers

This book is written for an introductory course in space technology. It is intended for senior or graduate level aerospace engineering students and professional engineers seeking a thorough understanding of the aerospace aspects of space systems. As such it focuses on the primary physics and enginee...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Meyer, Rudolph X. (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published San Diego, California : Academic Press, [1999]
Subjects
Space vehicles > Design and construction.
Aerospace engineering.
Astronautics.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN0080505481
9780080505480
0124929400
9780124929401
Physical Description1 online resource (xi, 329 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Reference frames and time
  • Forces and moments
  • Orbits and trajectories in an inverse square field
  • Chemical rocket propulsion
  • Orbital maneuvers
  • Attitude control
  • Spacecraft thermal design.

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