This book provides an informative account of the design of instruments used in rockets and spacecraft. The volume begins with a chapter introducing the basic principles of designing for the space environment. Following chapters discuss mechanical, structural, thermal and electronic design including the problems that are frequently encountered in the testing and verification of spacecraft subsystems.
Important topics are described, including stress analysis, multilayer insulation, two-dimensional sensor systems, mechanisms, the structure of space optics, and project management and control. A final chapter looks towards future developments of space instrument design and addresses issues arising from financial constraints. The book contains lists of symbols, acronyms and units and a comprehensive reference list.
Worked examples are found throughout the text. This volume is suitable for researchers and engineers in spacecraft and space instrument design. It will also be valuable to graduate students of physics, space science, spacecraft engineering and astronautics.
| ISBN: | 9780521451642 |
| Publication date: | 28th June 1998 |
| Author: | A M Cruise |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 381 pages |
| Series: | Cambridge Aerospace Series |
| Genres: |
Aerospace and aviation technology |
This book provides an informative account of the design of instruments used in rockets and spacecraft. The volume begins with a chapter introducing the basic principles of designing for the space environment.
Principles of Space Instrument Design features in the following genres: Aerospace and aviation technology
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Principles of Space Instrument Design was written by A M Cruise and published by Cambridge University Press
Principles of Space Instrument Design has 381 pages
Yes it is part of Cambridge Aerospace Series series