Spacecraft Systems Engineering

Author : Peter Fortescue,Graham Swinerd,John Stark
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119978367

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Spacecraft Systems Engineering by Peter Fortescue,Graham Swinerd,John Stark Pdf

This fourth edition of the bestselling Spacecraft Systems Engineering title provides the reader with comprehensive coverage of the design of spacecraft and the implementation of space missions, across a wide spectrum of space applications and space science. The text has been thoroughly revised and updated, with each chapter authored by a recognized expert in the field. Three chapters – Ground Segment, Product Assurance and Spacecraft System Engineering – have been rewritten, and the topic of Assembly, Integration and Verification has been introduced as a new chapter, filling a gap in previous editions. This edition addresses ‘front-end system-level issues’ such as environment, mission analysis and system engineering, but also progresses to a detailed examination of subsystem elements which represents the core of spacecraft design. This includes mechanical, electrical and thermal aspects, as well as propulsion and control. This quantitative treatment is supplemented by an emphasis on the interactions between elements, which deeply influences the process of spacecraft design. Adopted on courses worldwide, Spacecraft Systems Engineering is already widely respected by students, researchers and practising engineers in the space engineering sector. It provides a valuable resource for practitioners in a wide spectrum of disciplines, including system and subsystem engineers, spacecraft equipment designers, spacecraft operators, space scientists and those involved in related sectors such as space insurance. In summary, this is an outstanding resource for aerospace engineering students, and all those involved in the technical aspects of design and engineering in the space sector.

Author : Peter Fortescue,John Stark,Graham Swinerd
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471619515

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Spacecraft Systems Engineering by Peter Fortescue,John Stark,Graham Swinerd Pdf

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.

Author : Vincent L. Pisacane
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Appli
Page : 872 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Science
ISBN : 0195162056

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Fundamentals of Space Systems by Vincent L. Pisacane Pdf

Fundamentals of Space Systems was developed to satisfy two objectives: the first is to provide a text suitable for use in an advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate course in both space systems engineering and space system design. The second is to be a primer and reference book for space professionals wishing to broaden their capabilities to develop, manage the development, or operate space systems. The authors of the individual chapters are practicing engineers that have had extensive experience in developing sophisticated experimental and operational spacecraft systems in addition to having experience teaching the subject material. The text presents the fundamentals of all the subsystems of a spacecraft missions and includes illustrative examples drawn from actual experience to enhance the learning experience. It includes a chapter on each of the relevant major disciplines and subsystems including space systems engineering, space environment, astrodynamics, propulsion and flight mechanics, attitude determination and control, power systems, thermal control, configuration management and structures, communications, command and telemetry, data processing, embedded flight software, survuvability and reliability, integration and test, mission operations, and the initial conceptual design of a typical small spacecraft mission.

Author : Miguel A. Aguirre
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461437581

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Introduction to Space Systems by Miguel A. Aguirre Pdf

The definition of all space systems starts with the establishment of its fundamental parameters: requirements to be fulfilled, overall system and satellite design, analysis and design of the critical elements, developmental approach, cost, and schedule. There are only a few texts covering early design of space systems and none of them has been specifically dedicated to it. Furthermore all existing space engineering books concentrate on analysis. None of them deal with space system synthesis – with the interrelations between all the elements of the space system. Introduction to Space Systems concentrates on understanding the interaction between all the forces, both technical and non-technical, which influence the definition of a space system. This book refers to the entire system: space and ground segments, mission objectives as well as to cost, risk, and mission success probabilities. Introduction to Space Systems is divided into two parts. The first part analyzes the process of space system design in an abstract way. The second part of the book focuses on concrete aspects of the space system design process. It concentrates on interactions between design decisions and uses past design examples to illustrate these interactions. The idea is for the reader to acquire a good insight in what is a good design by analyzing these past designs.

Author : Jens Eickhoff
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642012761

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Simulating Spacecraft Systems by Jens Eickhoff Pdf

Satellite development worldwide has significantly changed within the last decade and has been accelerated and optimized by modern simulation tools. The classic method of developing and testing several models of a satellite and its subsystems with the aim to build a pre-flight and finally a flight model is being replaced more and more by a considerably faster and more inexpensive method. The new approach no longer includes functional test models on entire spacecraft level but a system simulation. Thus overall project runtimes can be shortened. But also significantly more complex systems can be managed and success oriented tests on integration and software level can be realized before the launch. Applying modern simulation infrastructures already during spacecraft development phase, enables the consistent functionality checking of all systems both in detail and concerning their interaction. Furthermore, they enable checks of the system's proper functionality, their reliability and safety / redundancy. But also analysis regarding aging and lifetime issues can be performed by simulation. Project-related simulations of operational scenarios, for example with remote sensing satellites, and the checking of different operational modes are of similar importance. On the whole, risk is reduced significantly and the satellite can be produced in a considerably more cost efficient way, with higher quality and in shorter periods of time. Therefore "Simulating Spacecraft Systems" - the title of the present book - is an important domain of modern system engineering, which meanwhile has successfully established a position in many other sectors of industry and research, too.

Author : Michael Douglas Griffin
Publisher : AIAA
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Space vehicles
ISBN : 1600861121

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Space Vehicle Design by Michael Douglas Griffin Pdf

Author : Ignacio Chechile
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030668983

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NewSpace Systems Engineering by Ignacio Chechile Pdf

This book provides a guide to engineering successful and reliable products for the NewSpace industry. By discussing both the challenges involved in designing technical artefacts, and the challenges of growing an organisation, the book presents a unique approach to the topic. New Space Systems Engineering explores numerous difficulties encountered when designing a space system from scratch on limited budgets, non-existing processes, and great deal of organizational fluidity and emergence. It combines technical topics related to design, such as system requirements, modular architectures, and system integration, with topics related to organizational design, complexity, systems thinking, design thinking and a model based systems engineering. Its integrated approach mean this book will be of interest to researchers, engineers, investors, and early-stage space companies alike. It will help New Space founders and professionals develop their technologies and business practices, leading to more robust companies and engineering development.

Author : David M. Harland,Ralph Lorenz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007-09-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387279619

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Space Systems Failures by David M. Harland,Ralph Lorenz Pdf

The very first book on space systems failures written from an engineering perspective. Focuses on the causes of the failures and discusses how the engineering knowledge base has been enhanced by the lessons learned. Discusses non-fatal anomalies which do not affect the ultimate success of a mission, but which are failures nevertheless. Describes engineering aspects of the spacecraft, making this a valuable complementary reference work to conventional engineering texts.

Author : Marcel J. Sidi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521787807

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Spacecraft Dynamics and Control by Marcel J. Sidi Pdf

This 1997 book explains basic theory of spacecraft dynamics and control and the practical aspects of controlling a satellite.

Author : Joseph H. Yuen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 615 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781475749236

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Deep Space Telecommunications Systems Engineering by Joseph H. Yuen Pdf

The challenge of communication in planetary exploration has been unusual. The guidance and control of spacecraft depend on reliable communication. Scientific data returned to earth are irreplaceable, or replaceable only at the cost of another mission. In deep space, communications propagation is good, relative to terrestrial communications, and there is an opportunity to press toward the mathematical limit of microwave communication. Yet the limits must be approached warily, with reliability as well as channel capacity in mind. Further, the effects of small changes in the earth's atmosphere and the interplanetary plasma have small but important effects on propagation time and hence on the measurement of distance. Advances are almost incredible. Communication capability measured in 18 bits per second at a given range rose by a factor of 10 in the 19 years from Explorer I of 1958 to Voyager of 1977. This improvement was attained through ingenious design based on the sort of penetrating analysis set forth in this book by engineers who took part in a highly detailed and amazingly successful pro gram. Careful observation and analysis have told us much about limitations on the accurate measurement of distance. It is not easy to get busy people to tell others clearly and in detail how they have solved important problems. Joseph H. Yuen and the other contribu tors to this book are to be commended for the time and care they have devoted to explicating one vital aspect of a great adventure of mankind.

Author : James F. Peters
Publisher : Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
Page : 603 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0757510000

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Spacecraft Systems Design and Operations by James F. Peters Pdf

Author : Peter Fortescue,John Stark,Graham Swinerd
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003-03-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471619515

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Spacecraft Systems Engineering by Peter Fortescue,John Stark,Graham Swinerd Pdf

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.

Author : Paul A. Czysz,Claudio Bruno
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006-09-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783540376415

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Future Spacecraft Propulsion Systems by Paul A. Czysz,Claudio Bruno Pdf

An understandable perspective on the types of space propulsion systems necessary to enable low-cost space flights to Earth orbit and to the Moon and the future developments necessary for exploration of the solar system and beyond to the stars.

Author : Emil Vassev,Mike Hinchey
Publisher : Springer
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319098166

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Autonomy Requirements Engineering for Space Missions by Emil Vassev,Mike Hinchey Pdf

Advanced space exploration is performed by unmanned missions with integrated autonomy in both flight and ground systems. Risk and feasibility are major factors supporting the use of unmanned craft and the use of automation and robotic technologies where possible. Autonomy in space helps to increase the amount of science data returned from missions, perform new science, and reduce mission costs. Elicitation and expression of autonomy requirements is one of the most significant challenges the autonomous spacecraft engineers need to overcome today. This book discusses the Autonomy Requirements Engineering (ARE) approach, intended to help software engineers properly elicit, express, verify, and validate autonomy requirements. Moreover, a comprehensive state-of-the-art of software engineering for aerospace is presented to outline the problems handled by ARE along with a proof-of-concept case study on the ESA's BepiColombo Mission demonstrating the ARE’s ability to handle autonomy requirements.

Author : Wiley J. Larson,A.V. Wertz
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9401051925

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Space Mission Analysis and Design by Wiley J. Larson,A.V. Wertz Pdf

With the second edition of Space Mission Analysis and Design, two changes have been introduced in the Space Technology Library. Foremost among these is the intro duction of the Space Technology Series as a part of the Space Technology Library. Dr. Wiley Larson of the US Air Force Academy and University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, will serve as Managing Editor for the Space Technology Series. This series is a cooperative effort of the Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Energy, and European Space Agency, coor dinated by the US Air Force Academy. The sponsors intend to bring a number of books into the series to improve the literature base in the fundamentals of space technology, beginning with the current volume. Books which are not a part of the Space Technology Series, but which also represent a substantial contribution to the space technology literature, will still be published in the Space Technology Library. As always, we welcome suggestions and contributions from the aerospace com munity.