Understanding Space An Introduction to Astronautics 2nd Edition by Jerry Jon Sellers, Wiley Larson, Robert Giffen, William Astore ISBN 9780072943641 0072943645
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ISBN 10: 0072943645
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Author: Jerry Jon Sellers, Wiley Larson, Robert B. Giffen, William J. Astore
This is an introductory text in astronautics. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. It features section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations, and is extensively illustrated with many photos, figures, and examples Space law, politics,and economics This is a truly user-friendly, full-color text focused on understanding concepts and practical applications but written in a down-to-earth, engaging manner that painlessly helps you understand complex topics. It is laid out with multi-color highlights for key terms and ideas, reinforced with detailed example problems, and supported by detailed section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations.
Table of contents:
Chapter 1
Space in Our Lives
Why Space?
The Space Imperative
Using Space
Elements of a Space Mission
The Mission
Trajectories and Orbits
The Spacecraft Launch Vehicles
Mission Operations Systems
Mission Management and Operations
The Space Mission Architecture in Action
Chapter 2
Exploring Space
Early Space Explorers
Astronomy Begins
Reordering the Universe
Entering Space
The Age of Rockets
Sputnik: The Russian Moon Armstrong’s Small Step
Satellites and Interplanetary Probes
Space Comes of Age
Space International Space Science Big and Small
The New High Ground
The Future
Chapter 3
The Space Environment
Cosmic Perspective
Where is Space?
The Solar System
The Cosmos
The Space Environment and Spacecraft
Gravity
Atmosphere
Vacuum
Micrometeoroids and Space Junk
The Radiation Environment
Charged Particles
Living and Working in Space
Free fall
Radiation and Charged Particles
Psychological Effects
Chapter 4
Understanding Orbits
Orbital Motion
Baseballs in Orbit
Analyzing Motion
Newton’s Laws
Weight, Mass, and Inertia
Momentum
Changing Momentum
Action and Reaction
Gravity
Laws of Conservation
Momentum
Energy
The Restricted Two-body Problem
Coordinate Systems
Equation of Motion
Simplifying Assumptions
Orbital Geometry
Constants of Orbital Motion
Specific Mechanical Energy
Specific Angular Momentum
Chapter 5
Describing Orbits
Orbital Elements
Defining the Classic Orbital Elements (COEs)
Alternate Orbital Elements
Computing Orbital Elements
Finding Semimajor Axis, a
Finding Eccentricity, e
Finding Inclination, i
Finding Right Ascension of the Ascending Node, Ω
Finding Argument of Perigee, ω
Finding True Anomaly, v
Spacecraft Ground Tracks
Chapter 6
Maneuvering In Space
Hohmann Transfers
Plane Changes
Simple Plane Changes
Combined Plane Changes
Rendezvous
Coplanar Rendezvous
Co-orbital Rendezvous
Chapter 7
Interplanetary Travel
Planning for Interplanetary Travel
Coordinate Systems
Equation of Motion
Simplifying Assumptions
The Patched-conic Approximation
Elliptical Hohmann Transfer between Planets-
Problem 1
Hyperbolic Earth Departure-Problem 2
Hyperbolic Planetary Arrival-Problem 3
Transfer Time of Flight
Phasing of Planets for Rendezvous
Gravity-assist Trajectories
Chapter 8
Predicting Orbits
Predicting an Orbit (Kepler’s Problem)
Kepler’s Equation and Time of Flight
Orbital Perturbations
Atmospheric Drag
Earth’s Oblateness
Other Perturbations
Predicting Orbits in the Real World
Chapter 9
Getting To Orbit
Launch Windows and Times
Launch Windows
Launch Time
When and Where to Launch
Launch Velocity
Chapter 10
Returning from Space: Re-entry
Analyzing Re-entry Motion
Trade-offs for Re-entry Design
The Motion Analysis Process
Re-entry Motion Analysis in Action
Options for Trajectory Design
Trajectory and Deceleration
Trajectory and Heating
Trajectory and Accuracy
Trajectory and the Re-entry Corridor
Options for Vehicle Design
Vehicle Shape
Thermal-protection Systems
Lifting Re-entry
Chapter 11
Space Systems Engineering
Space Mission Design
The Systems Engineering Process
Designing Payloads and Subsystems
The Design Process
Remote-sensing Payloads
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Seeing through the Atmosphere
What We See
Payload Sensors
Payload Design
Chapter 12
Space Vehicle Control Systems
Control Systems
Attitude Control
Having the Right Attitude
Attitude Dynamics
Disturbance Torques
Spacecraft Attitude Sensors
Spacecraft Attitude Actuators
The Controller
Orbit Control
Space Vehicle Dynamics
Navigation-The Sensor
Rockets-The Actuators
Guidance-The Controller
Chapter 13
Spacecraft Subsystems
Communication and Data-handling Subsysten (CDHS)
System Overview
Basic Principles
Systems Engineering
Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS)
Basic Principles
Systems Engineering
Environmental Control and Life-support
Subsystem (ECLSS)
System Overview
Basic Principles of Thermal Control
Basic Principles of Life Support
Systems Engineering
Structures and Mechanisms
System Overview
Basic Principles
Systems Engineering
Chapter 14
Rockets and Launch Vehicles
Rocket Science
Thrust
The Rocket Equation
Rockets
Propulsion Systems
Propellant Management
Thermodynamic Rockets
Electrodynamic Rockets
System Selection and Testing
Exotic Propulsion Methods
Launch Vehicles
Launch-vehicle Subsystems
Staging
Chapter 15
Space Operations
Mission Operations Systems
Spacecraft Manufacturing
Operations
Communication
Satellite Control Networks
Mission Management and Operations
Mission Teams
Mission Management
Spacecraft Autonomy
Chapter 16
Using Space
The Space Industry
Globalization
Commercialization
Capital Market Acceptance
Emergence of New Industry Leaders
Space Politics
Political Motives
Laws, Regulations, and Policies
Space Economics
Lifecycle Costs
Cost Estimating
Return on Investment
The FireSat Mission
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