Principles of space instrument design
Auteur :
Cruise, A. M. / Bowles, J. A. / Patrick, T. J. / Goodall, C. V.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521025942
Date de publication :
11 mai 2006
Dimensions :
24,4 x 16,9 x 2,1 cm
Poids :
635 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
An informative account of the design of instruments used in rockets and spacecraft. After introducing the basic principles, the book describes mechanical, structural, thermal and electronic design, stress analysis and multilayer insulation. Following chapters discuss two-dimensional sensor systems, mechanisms, the structure of space optics, project management and financial constraints.