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Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics (Dover Books on Engineering)

3 reviews
Peter C. Hughes

Dover Publications, 2004

The Bible on Attitude Dynamics: A Dynamicist from MA
This is an excellent book and the Bible for spacecraft attitude dynamics. The book uses the so-called vectrices to represent reference frames. After getting used to the notation, it is very convenient tool for book keeping multiple reference frames. Although the idea is not original and appears in Wittenburg's Dynamics of System of Rigid Bodies, the author shows many nice and helpful relations in ...

Spacecraft Systems Engineering 3rd Edition

4 reviews

Wiley, 2003

Spacecraft Systems Engineering, oh how helpful it is
I am about fifteen and I am very interested in engineering, so I bought this book. I will tell you that this has tought me so much about engineering and the importance of math. It contains equations for everything from life support systems to propulsion systems. I would reccomend this for anyone interested in working in the field of spacecraft engineering or just has 70 bucks to spend on an ...

The Space Environment: Implications for Spacecraft Design

4 reviews
Alan C. Tribble

Princeton University Press, 2003

A useful reference
Tribble supplies a good overview of environmental effects on spacecraft. That includes the consequences of being in a vacuum, interactions with neutral particles, plasma interactions (including spacecraft charging), radiation (total dose and single event effects) and hypervelocity impacts. That basically covers the whole field (unless you want to include weightlessness). This book packs a ...

Elements of Spacecraft Design (Aiaa Education Series)
Charles D. Brown

AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Ast, 2003

This new book is drawn from the author?s years of experience in spacecraft design, culminating in his leadership of the Magellan Venus orbiter spacecraft design from concept through launch. The book also benefits from his years of teaching spacecraft design at University of Colorado at Boulder and as a popular home study short course for AIAA. The book presents a broad view of the complete spacecraft. The objective is to explain the ...

Spacecraft Power Systems
Mukund R. Patel

CRC, 2004

The power systems of space vehicles have undergone significant development during the previous decade, and will continue to do so in the immediate future. Until now, except for the scattered results of conferences and a few publications with sketchy coverage, no single volume has covered the entire spectrum of the subject. Spacecraft Power Systems addresses every facet of electrical power system design, analyses, and operation with a level of ...

Scale Spacecraft Modelling

8 reviews
Mat Irvine

Crowood, 2007

a must have
This was a book that was much better than I expected. I started modeling space back in the early sixties with Revell's 1/48 Mercury and Gemini. Mat's book covers everything old and new, from styrene plastic to resin and even paper models. His tips are invaluable. This book makes the difference between a so-so model and a real looker that captures people's attention. A must for the space ...

Spacecraft Structures
J. Jaap Wijker

Springer, 2008

Space flight is a comprehensive and innovative part of technology. It encompasses many fields of technology. This monograph presents a cross section of the total field of expertise that is called ?space flight?. It provides insight into the design, construction and analysis aspects of spacecraft. Spacecraft includes satellites as well as launch vehicles, with a distinction between manned or unmanned. The International Space Station (ISS), ...

Spacecraft Structures and Mechanisms from Concept to Launch (The Space Technology Library)

5 reviews

Microcosm, Inc, 1995

Comprehensive information on developing space structures
Sarafin has complied a wealth of useful information on the entire spacecraft structural design lifecycle. The information presented is both detailed, and well backed up by comprehensive references. The book also includes a very good overview of how structural design fits into the larger context of a spacecraft development program. A good book for both practicing structural engineers looking for ...

Spacecraft Thermal Control Handbook: Fundamental Technologies

1 review

Aerospace Press, 2002

For the Professional Rocket Scientist
This book is essentially an update of the author's previous work, The Satellite Thermal Control Handbook, and is the collective writings of dozens of engineers who specialize in the design and analysis of spacecraft thermal control systems. While his first book focused on thermal control systems for unmanned Earth orbiting satellites, this new book expands on this information and includes ...

Spacecraft: Fleeting Architecture and Hideouts

Dgv, 2007

How and where we work and spend our leisure time has changed dramatically in recent years. The increased mobility and global networking that pervade all aspects of our lives have had a considerable impact on the spaces in which we live, meet, and work. SpaceCraft presents projects that meet the changing spatial needs of our modern lifestyles and that are simultaneously expanding our current understanding of architecture. On the ...

Rocket and Spacecraft Propulsion: Principles, Practice and New Developments (Springer Praxis Books / ...

2 reviews
Martin J.L. Turner

Springer, 2008

THE book on Rocket Propulsion
This book is ideal for anyone studying chemical rocket propulsion systems or, indeed, anyone interested in the subject! This book takes you on an indepth analysis of the basic physics of rocket science and continues through to more advanced propulsion techniques such as electrical propulsion systems. It is very easy to follow and, as it was written with a lecture course in mind, tells you ...

Spacecraft 2100 to 2200 AD

12 reviews
Scott Agnew, Jeffrey Lilly, ...

Morrigan Press, 2006

The art brought back to life
I have all the original books and I just love that this universe is back again. I think the new pictures look great and it is a fine addition to the TTA mythos. I hope they create more.

Star Wars Complete Cross-Sections: The Spacecraft and Vehicles of the Entire Star Wars Saga

21 reviews
Curtis Saxton

DK CHILDREN, 2007

Star Wars Complete Cross-Sections
My son was so excited to get this book. It's all he's talked about for the last three months. I recommend it for all Star Wars fans. It's a beautiful book and a great value on Amazon.

Spacecraft 2000-2100, A.D.

13 reviews
Stewart Cowley

Book Sales, 1978

An original and inspired early look on sci-fi starships
This is a very great book with very detailed paintings of future warships and a good description to go along with each one, a must have for anyone who loves art, sci-fi, Space, war, or new ideas (or any combination of such), or is just interested in seeing what it is. No computer 3d stuff, just pure imagination. There is none of that old sci-fi pulp magazine rockets and UFOs and many of the ...

Spacecraft Systems Design and Operations

1 review
James F. Peters

Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 2004

Awesome to read.
Ironically my instructor in my current MAS program wrote this book. It is very easy to read. The chapters are just long enough to get through and the information is pleasant to read. This book was written at the graduate level, but most undergrads can handle as well. Well written. Sam

Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control (Astrophysics and Space Science Library)

2 reviews

D. Reidel, 1980

Most authoritative and rigorous treatment of ACS I've seen.
Provides the only text I have seen on quaternion math and its relation to more traditional attitude matrices and Euler dynamics. The presentation allows algorithm generation without too much fuss, and it is rigorous but not to a fault. Definitely graduate level reference material for practicing ACS engineers. I have found it indispensable.

Spacecraft, 2000 to 2100 AD: Terran Trade Authority handbook

6 reviews
Stewart Cowley

Hamlyn, 1978

Still raises goose bumps, after all these years!
I too encountered this book as a youngster, and it's still on my shelf -- I get it out now and then and browse it again, and it still gives me goosebumps. The writing and artwork are compelling, the "story" (which one gathers between the lines of the future-historical entries on each type of ship) is very interesting, combining for great effect. The only possible way this book could be improved ...

Spacecraft Sensors
Mohamed M Abid

Wiley, 2005

Spacecraft Sensors, the first of its kind, offers a comprehensive review of many aspects and intricacies of sensors used in the spacecraft industry. It covers sensor development from concept, design, and cost, to building, testing, interfacing, integrating, and on-orbit operation. It is intended for the specialist or non-specialist engineer, scientist, and those involved in the business aspect of the spacecraft industry. Focusing on ...

Drawing Spaceships and Other Spacecraft
Don Blognese

Franklin Watts Ltd, 1982

Instructions for drawing rockets, spaceships, space labs, the Space Shuttle, and space cruisers. Also includes information about space vehicles.

Spacecraft Dynamics and Control: A Practical Engineering Approach (Cambridge Aerospace Series)
Marcel J. Sidi

Cambridge University Press, 2000

Used increasingly in telecommunications, scientific research, surveillance, and meteorology, satellites rely heavily on complex onboard control systems. This book explains the basic theory of spacecraft dynamics and control and the practical aspects of controlling a satellite. The emphasis is on analyzing and solving real-world engineering problems. Among the topics covered are orbital dynamics, attitude dynamics, gravity gradient ...

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