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Spacecraft Formation Flying - Dynamics, Control and Navigation (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Kyle T. Alfriend, Srinivas R. Vadali,... Spacecraft Formation Flying - Dynamics, Control and Navigation (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Kyle T. Alfriend, Srinivas R. Vadali, Pini Gurfil, Jonathan P. How, Louis Breger
R2,703 Discovery Miles 27 030 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Space agencies are now realizing that much of what has previously been achieved using hugely complex and costly single platform projects-large unmanned and manned satellites (including the present International Space Station)-can be replaced by a number of smaller satellites networked together. The key challenge of this approach, namely ensuring the proper formation flying of multiple craft, is the topic of this second volume in Elsevier s Astrodynamics Series, Spacecraft Formation Flying: Dynamics, control and navigation.

In this unique text, authors Alfriend et al. provide a coherent discussion of spacecraft relative motion, both in the unperturbed and perturbed settings, explain the main control approaches for regulating relative satellite dynamics, using both impulsive and continuous maneuvers, and present the main constituents required for relative navigation. The early chapters provide a foundation upon which later discussions are built, making this a complete, standalone offering.

Intended for graduate students, professors and academic researchers in the fields of aerospace and mechanical engineering, mathematics, astronomy and astrophysics, Spacecraft Formation Flying is a technical yet accessible, forward-thinking guide to this critical area of astrodynamics.
The first book dedicated to spacecraft formation flying, written by leading researchers and professors in the fieldDevelops the theory from an astrodynamical viewpoint, emphasizing modeling, control and navigation of formation flying satellites on Earth orbitsExamples used to illustrate the main developments, with a sample simulation of a formation flying mission included to illustrate high fidelity modeling, control and relative navigation"

Brain Machine Interfaces for Space Applications: enhancing astronaut capabilities, Volume 86 (Hardcover): Luca Rossini, Dario... Brain Machine Interfaces for Space Applications: enhancing astronaut capabilities, Volume 86 (Hardcover)
Luca Rossini, Dario Izzo
R5,145 Discovery Miles 51 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Among the most interesting fields in research are the emerging possibilities to interface the human brain directly with machines, e.g. with computers and robotic interfaces. The European Space Agency's Advanced Concept team as a multidisciplinary team from engineering, artificial intelligence, and neural engineering has been working on the cutting edge of exploring brain machine interfaces for application in space as solutions to limitations astronauts face in space, and this book for the first time presents the state-of-the-art-cohesively.
* A pioneering book for a pioneering field
* Presents the application of cutting-edge brain machine interface technologies and concepts to support astronauts in space
* Of great interest to space scientists, neuroscientists, and biomedical engineers alike

Non-Rocket Space Launch and Flight (Hardcover): Alexander Bolonkin Non-Rocket Space Launch and Flight (Hardcover)
Alexander Bolonkin
R5,256 Discovery Miles 52 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In recent years scientists have investigated a series of new methods for non-rocket space launch, which promise to revolutionize space launches and flight. Particularly in the current political climate new, cheaper, and more fuel efficient methods are being investigated. Such new methods include the gas tube method, cable accelerators, tether launch systems, space elevators, solar and magnetic sails, circle launcher space keepers and more.
The author brings a vast amount of experience to the topic, having worked as a engineer, designer, project director and researcher at key institutes including NASA and the US Air Force.
Explores all the new non-rocket space launch methods, and compares them with each other and traditional rockets.
Investigates the unifying principles of the different systems and shows how to select the best design suited to the mission.
Author brings together technical and theoretical expertise from both industry and academia

Aircraft Design Projects - For Engineering Students (Paperback, New): Lloyd R. Jenkinson, Jim Marchman Aircraft Design Projects - For Engineering Students (Paperback, New)
Lloyd R. Jenkinson, Jim Marchman
R1,553 Discovery Miles 15 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Written with students of aerospace or aeronautical engineering firmly in mind, this is a practical and wide-ranging book that draws together the various theoretical elements of aircraft design - structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, control and others - and guides the reader in applying them in practice. Based on a range of detailed real-life aircraft design projects, including military training, commercial and concept aircraft, the experienced UK and US based authors present engineering students with an essential toolkit and reference to support their own project work. All aircraft projects are unique and it is impossible to provide a template for the work involved in the design process. However, with the knowledge of the steps in the initial design process and of previous experience from similar projects, students will be freer to concentrate on the innovative and analytical aspects of their course project. The authors bring a unique combination of perspectives and experience to this text. It reflects both British and American academic practices in teaching aircraft design. Lloyd Jenkinson has taught aircraft design at both Loughborough and Southampton universities in the UK and Jim Marchman has taught both aircraft and spacecraft design at Virginia Tech in the US.

Frontiers of Space Exploration (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Roger D. Launius Frontiers of Space Exploration (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Roger D. Launius
R1,903 Discovery Miles 19 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since the first rocket-technology experiments of the early 20th century, space exploration has captivated the world. Recent advances and setbacks have included the new discoveries from the Galileo mission, the Mars Global Surveyor's revelation that water once existed on the Red Planet, the International Space Station, the advent of space tourism, and the devastating Space Shuttle disasters. This one-stop guide to space exploration provides a wealth of information for student researchers. A substantial 'Chronology of Events' and a narrative history outline the key events and people in the progression of space research and activity. Five topical essays--including a look at the Space Shuttle--examine several significant issues related to the politics and technology of space exploration from an international perspective. These chapters elucidate several sets of documents that give shape and substance to the larger story. Primary documents in this volume are organized by theme and represent the variety of materials available to anyone seeking a better understanding of the rise of space exploration. Also included are biographical sketches of key people associated with space flight, a listing of the human space flight missions undertaken since 1961, and an annotated bibliography of additional reading.

Safety and Risk Assessment of Civil Aircraft During Operation (Hardcover): Longbiao Li Safety and Risk Assessment of Civil Aircraft During Operation (Hardcover)
Longbiao Li
R3,346 Discovery Miles 33 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Women of Space - Cool Careers on the Final Frontier (Paperback): Laura S. Woodmansee Women of Space - Cool Careers on the Final Frontier (Paperback)
Laura S. Woodmansee
R583 Discovery Miles 5 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

There are all kinds of cool careers in space exploration! Astronauts are the superstars of space, but there are thousands of other women and men behind the scenes who make space exploration possible. This book is for girls, young women, and anyone else interested in learning about exciting careers in space exploration. Take a ride with Laura S Woodmansee and find out what it's like to be a woman of space. Would you like to know what it's like to be a space scientist searching for life beyond Earth? An engineer designing a spacecraft to send to Mars? Or an artist who creates beautiful space paintings and illustrations? Find out about these careers and more. You can be an accountant, a security officer, a pilot, a doctor, a biologist, a mission control worker, outreach educator, a teacher, a science writer, or anything else. They are all needed in space exploration. You don't have to be an astronaut to work in space. You can do anything you want! Read about how you can get involved in space exploration today. Join the club of cool space explorers who love what they are doing and wouldn't trade their career for a million pounds!;For the next generation of explorers, this book is more than just career advice. It is packed with interesting stories from women all over the planet who are doing what they love! The CD-ROM features: Exclusive video interviews with Mars Pathfinder Engineer Donna Shirley, Astro-Mom Lori Garver, and Aerospace Engineer Leslie Wickman; Listen to the music of the galaxies: an exclusive audio interview with Astrophysicist & Celestial Musician Fiorella Terenzi; "Women in Science: Mentors at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab" (NASA video); Brochures on various space careers (Adobe Acrobat format).

Risk Assessment in Air Traffic Management (Hardcover): Javier Alberto Perez Castan, Alvaro Rodriguez Sanz Risk Assessment in Air Traffic Management (Hardcover)
Javier Alberto Perez Castan, Alvaro Rodriguez Sanz
R3,332 Discovery Miles 33 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Aerospace Engineering (Hardcover): George Dekoulis Aerospace Engineering (Hardcover)
George Dekoulis
R3,352 Discovery Miles 33 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Space Flight (Hardcover): George Dekoulis Space Flight (Hardcover)
George Dekoulis
R3,363 Discovery Miles 33 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Liquid Acquisition Devices for Advanced In-Space Cryogenic Propulsion Systems (Hardcover): Jason William Hartwig Liquid Acquisition Devices for Advanced In-Space Cryogenic Propulsion Systems (Hardcover)
Jason William Hartwig
R5,499 R3,783 Discovery Miles 37 830 Save R1,716 (31%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Liquid Acquisition Devices for Advanced In-Space Cryogenic Propulsion Systems discusses the importance of reliable cryogenic systems, a pivotal part of everything from engine propulsion to fuel deposits. As some of the most efficient systems involve advanced cryogenic fluid management systems that present challenging issues, the book tackles issues such as the difficulty in obtaining data, the lack of quality data and models, and the complexity in trying to model these systems. The book presents models and experimental data based on rare and hard-to-obtain cryogenic data. Through clear descriptions of practical data and models, readers will explore the development of robust and flexible liquid acquisition devices (LAD) through component-level and full-scale ground experiments, as well as analytical tools. This book presents new and rare experimental data, as well as analytical models, in a fundamental area to the aerospace and space-flight communities. With this data, the reader can consider new and improved ways to design, analyze, and build expensive flight systems.

Beyond the Boundary - Exploring the Science and Culture of Interstellar Flight (Hardcover): Kelvin F Long Beyond the Boundary - Exploring the Science and Culture of Interstellar Flight (Hardcover)
Kelvin F Long
R1,305 Discovery Miles 13 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Aviation and Its Management - Global Challenges and Opportunities (Hardcover): Arif Sikander Aviation and Its Management - Global Challenges and Opportunities (Hardcover)
Arif Sikander
R2,764 Discovery Miles 27 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Political Economy of the Space Age - How Science and Technology Shape the Evolution of Human Society (Hardcover): Andrea... The Political Economy of the Space Age - How Science and Technology Shape the Evolution of Human Society (Hardcover)
Andrea Sommariva
R1,807 Discovery Miles 18 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
NewSpace Systems Engineering (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Ignacio Chechile NewSpace Systems Engineering (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Ignacio Chechile
R3,643 Discovery Miles 36 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

Manned Spacecraft Technologies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Hong Yang Manned Spacecraft Technologies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Hong Yang
R5,632 Discovery Miles 56 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers essential information on China's human spacecraft technologies, reviewing their evolution from theoretical and engineering perspectives. It discusses topics such as the design of manned spaceships, cargo spacecraft, space laboratories, space stations and manned lunar and Mars detection spacecraft. It also addresses various key technologies, e.g. for manned rendezvous, docking and reentry. The book is chiefly intended for researchers, graduate students and professionals in the fields of aerospace engineering, control, electronics & electrical engineering, and related areas.

Spacecraft Reliability and Multi-State Failures - A Statistical Approach (Hardcover): JH Saleh Spacecraft Reliability and Multi-State Failures - A Statistical Approach (Hardcover)
JH Saleh
R3,360 Discovery Miles 33 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The aerospace community has long recognized and repeatedly emphasizes the importance of reliability for space systems. Despite this, little has been published in book form on the topic. "Spacecraft Reliability and Multi-state Failures" addresses this gap in the literature, offering a unique focus on spacecraft reliability based on extensive statistical analysis of system and subsystem anomalies and failures.

The authors provide new results pertaining to spacecraft reliability based on extensive statistical analysis of on-orbit anomaly and failure data that will be particularly useful to spacecraft manufacturers and designers, for example in guiding satellite (and subsystem) test and screening programs and providing an empirical basis for subsystem redundancy and reliability growth plans. The authors develop nonparametric results and parametric models of spacecraft and spacecraft subsystem reliability and multi-state failures, quantify the relative contribution of each subsystem to the failure of the satellites thus identifying the subsystems that drive spacecraft unreliability, and propose advanced stochastic modeling and analysis tools for the reliability and survivability of spacecraft and space-based networks.

"Spacecraft Reliability and Multi-state Failures"provides new nonparametric results pertaining to spacecraft reliability based on extensive statistical analysis of on-orbit anomaly and failure data;develops parametric models of spacecraft and spacecraft subsystem reliability and multi-state failuresquantifies the relative contribution of each subsystem to the failure of the satellitesproposes advanced stochastic modeling and analysis tools for the reliability and survivability of spacecraft and space-based networks.provides a dedicated treatment of the reliability and subsystem anomalies of communication spacecraft in geostationary orbit.

Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students - Revised Reprint (Paperback, 4th edition): Howard Curtis Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students - Revised Reprint (Paperback, 4th edition)
Howard Curtis
R2,178 Discovery Miles 21 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, Fourth Edition, is a key text for students of aerospace engineering. While this latest edition has been updated with new content and included sample problems, it also retains its teach-by-example approach that emphasizes analytical procedures, computer-implemented algorithms, and the most comprehensive support package available, including fully worked solutions, PPT lecture slides, and animations of selected topics. Highly illustrated and fully supported with downloadable MATLAB algorithms for project and practical work, this book provides all the tools needed to fully understand the subject.

Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission (Hardcover, 2010 ed.): R R Vondrak, J W Keller Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)
R R Vondrak, J W Keller
R5,118 Discovery Miles 51 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) was successfully launched on June 18, 2009 and joined an international eet of satellites (Japan's SELENE/Kaguya, China's Chang'E, and India's Chandrayaan-1) that have recently orbited the Moon for scienti c exploration p- poses. LRO is the rst step to ful ll the US national space goal to return humans to the Moon's surface, which is a primary objective of NASA's Exploration Systems Mission - rectorate (ESMD). TheinitialLROmissionphasehasaone-yeardurationfullyfundedunder ESMD support. LRO is expected to have an extended phase of operations for at least two additional years to undertake further lunar science measurements that are directly linked to objectives outlined in the National Academy of Science's report on the Scienti c Context for Exploration of the Moon (SCEM). All data from LRO will be deposited in the Planetary Data System (PDS) archive so as to be usable for both exploration and science by the widest possible community. A NASA Announcement of Opportunity (AO) solicited proposals for LRO instruments with associated exploration measurement investigations. A rigorous evaluation process - volving scienti c peer review, in combination with technical, cost and management risk assessments, recommended six instruments for LRO development and deployment. The competitively selected instruments are: Cosmic Ray Telescope for the Effects of Rad- tion (CRaTER), Diviner Lunar Radiometer Experiment (DLRE), Lyman-Alpha Mapping Project (LAMP), Lunar Exploration Neutron Detector (LEND), Lunar Orbiter Laser - timeter (LOLA), and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC).

X-ray Pulsar-based Navigation - Theory and Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Wei Zheng, Yidi Wang X-ray Pulsar-based Navigation - Theory and Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Wei Zheng, Yidi Wang
R2,887 Discovery Miles 28 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book discusses autonomous spacecraft navigation based on X-ray pulsars, analyzing how to process X-ray pulsar signals, how to simulate them, and how to estimate the pulse's time of arrival based on epoch folding. In turn, the book presents a range of X-ray pulsar-based spacecraft positioning/time-keeping/attitude determination methods. It also describes the error transmission mechanism of the X-ray pulsar-based navigation system and its corresponding compensation methods. Further, the book introduces readers to navigation based on multiple measurement information fusion, such as X-ray pulsar/traditional celestial body integrated navigation and X-ray pulsar/INS integrated navigation. As such, it offers readers extensive information on both the theory and applications of X-ray pulsar-based navigation, and reflects the latest developments in China and abroad.

Technology of Lunar Soft Lander (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Deng-Yun Yu, Zezhou Sun, He Zhang Technology of Lunar Soft Lander (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Deng-Yun Yu, Zezhou Sun, He Zhang
R5,203 Discovery Miles 52 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides systematic descriptions of design methods, typical techniques, and validation methods for lunar soft landers, covering their environmental design, system design, sub-system design, assembly, testing and ground test validation based on the Chang'e-3 mission. Offering readers a comprehensive, systematic and in-depth introduction to the technologies used in China's lunar soft landers, it presents detailed information on the design process for Chang'e-3, including methods and techniques that will be invaluable in future extraterrestrial soft lander design. As such, the book offers a unique reference guide for all researchers and professionals working on deep-space missions around the globe.

Spacecraft Thermal Control Technologies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Jianyin Miao, Qi Zhong, Qiwei Zhao, Xin Zhao Spacecraft Thermal Control Technologies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Jianyin Miao, Qi Zhong, Qiwei Zhao, Xin Zhao
R6,313 Discovery Miles 63 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book presents fundamental theories, design and testing methodologies, and engineering applications concerning spacecraft thermal control systems, helping readers gain a comprehensive understanding of spacecraft thermal control systems and technologies. With abundant design methods, advanced technologies and typical applications to help them grasp the basic concepts and principles of engineering applications, it is mainly intended for engineering and technical staff engaged in spacecraft thermal control areas. The book discusses the thermal environments commonly used for space flight missions, rules and regulations for system design, thermal analysis and simulation, and thermal testing methods, as well as the design and validation of the thermal control systems for Chinese spacecraft, such as the Shenzhou spacecraft and Chang'e Lunar Lander and Rover. It also introduces them to communication and remote sensing satellites and presents advanced thermal control technologies developed in recent years, including heat transfer, heat insulation, heating, refrigeration and thermal sensor technologies. Addressing the design and validation of thermal control systems for various types of Chinese spacecraft, the book offers a valuable theoretical and practical reference guide for researchers and engineers alike.

Preparation of Space Experiments (Hardcover): Vladimir Pletser Preparation of Space Experiments (Hardcover)
Vladimir Pletser
R3,358 Discovery Miles 33 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
High Energy Cosmic Rays (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2021): Todor Stanev High Energy Cosmic Rays (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2021)
Todor Stanev
R4,938 Discovery Miles 49 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Offers an accessible text and reference (a cosmic-ray manual) for graduate students entering the field and high-energy astrophysicists will find this an accessible cosmic-ray manual Easy to read for the general astronomer, the first part describes the standard model of cosmic rays based on our understanding of modern particle physics. Presents the acceleration scenario in some detail in supernovae explosions as well as in the passage of cosmic rays through the Galaxy. Compares experimental data in the atmosphere as well as underground are compared with theoretical models

Understanding Pulsars and Space Navigations (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Ping Shuai Understanding Pulsars and Space Navigations (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Ping Shuai
R5,634 Discovery Miles 56 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book systematically presents the concept, history, implementation, theory system and basic methods of pulsar and space flight, illustrating the characteristics of pulsars. It also describes the classification of spacecraft navigation systems and the autonomous navigation technologies, as well as X-ray pulsar-based navigation systems (XPNAV) and discusses future navigation satellite systems in detail.

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