Elements of space technology for aerospace engineers / Rudolf X. Meyer, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California.
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.
Summary
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 engineering fundamentals necessary to understand and design space based systems. The book does not include the basics of spacecraft electronics, because this is covered in many systems and electronics books and is typically covered in follow-up courses.
Note
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