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Introduction to spacecraft thermal design

Eric Silk, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2020

"Develop a fundamental understanding of heat transfer analysis techniques as applied to earth based spacecraft with this practical guide. Written in a tutorial style, this essential text provides a how-to manual tailored for those who wish to un[...]

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Applied nonsingular astrodynamics

Jean Albert Kechichian, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2018

This essential book describes the mathematical formulations and subsequent computer simulations required to accurately project the trajectory of spacecraft and rockets in space, using the formalism of optimal control for minimum-time transfer in[...]

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Fundamentals of aerospace navigation and guidance

Pierre T. Kabamba, Author ; Anouck Girard, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2014

"This text covers fundamentals used in the navigation and guidance of modern aerospace vehicles, in both atmospheric and space flight. It can be used as a textbook supporting a graduate level course on aerospace navigation and guidance, a guide [...]

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Fundamentals of jet propulsion with applications

Ronald D. Flack | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2010

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Spacecraft trajectory optimization

Bruce A. Conway, Editor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2010

This is a long-overdue volume dedicated to space trajectory optimization. Interest in the subject has grown, as space missions of increasing levels of sophistication, complexity, and scientific return - hardly imaginable in the 1960s - have been[...]

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The scramjet engine : processus and characteristics

Corin Segal | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2009

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The geostationary applications satellite

Peter Berlin | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2004

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Automated rendezvous and docking of spacecraft

Wigbert Fehse | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2003

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Automated rendezvous and docking of spacecraft

Wigbert Fehse, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2003

The definitive reference for space engineers on rendezvous and docking/berthing (RVD/B) related issues, this book answers key questions such as: How does the docking vehicle accurately approach the target spacecraft? What technology is needed ab[...]

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Principles of space instrument design

A.M. Cruise ; et al. | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2003

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Spacecraft dynamics and control : a practical engineering approach

Marcel J. Sidi | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 1997

Satellites are increasingly used in telecommunications, scientific research, surveillance, and meteorology. These satellites rely heavily on the effectiveness of complex onboard control systems. The aim of this book is to explain the basic theor[...]

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