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Space Mission Analysis and Design (Space Technology Library, 2),Used
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The goal of this book is to allow you to begin with a 'blank sheet of paper' and design a space mission to meet a set of broad, often poorly defined, objectives. You should be able to define the mission in sufficient detail to identify principal drivers and make a preliminary assessment of overall performance, size, cost, and risk. The emphasis of the book is on lowEarth orbit, unmanned spacecraft. However, we hope that the principles are broad enough to be applicable to other missions as well. We intend the book to be a practical guide, rather than a theoretical treatise. As much as possible, we have provided rules of thumb, empirical formulas, and design algorithms based on past experience. We assume that the reader has a general knowledge of physics, math, and basic engineering, but is not necessarily familiar with any aspect of space technology. This book was written by a group of senior engineers with over 800 years of collective space experience. It reflects the insight gained from this practical experience, and suggests how things might be done better in the future. From time to time the views of authors and editors conflict, as must necessarily occur given the broad diversity of experience. We believe it is important to reflect this diversity rather than suppress the opinions of individual authors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Space Mission Analysis and Design'? A: The book primarily focuses on designing space missions from a blank slate, emphasizing low-Earth orbit, unmanned spacecraft, while providing practical guidance applicable to various mission types.
- Q: Who are the authors and what is their experience? A: The book is authored by J.R. Wertz and a team of senior engineers with over 800 years of combined space experience, reflecting a wide range of insights from practical missions.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading and reference.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 849 pages, providing extensive information on space mission design.
- Q: Is there any prerequisite knowledge required to read this book? A: While a general understanding of physics, math, and basic engineering is assumed, no prior knowledge of space technology is necessary to benefit from the book.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Space Mission Analysis and Design' published? A: The book was published on March 31, 1991.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include rules of thumb, empirical formulas, and design algorithms based on past space mission experiences.
- Q: Does the book cover current space technologies? A: Although the book focuses on principles applicable to space mission design, it may not cover the very latest technologies developed after its publication in 1991.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in space technology? A: Yes, the book is designed to be practical and accessible for readers with a basic understanding of engineering and physics, making it suitable for beginners.