LSC Understanding Space 3e - Rilegato

Sellers, Jerry; Astore, William; Giffen, Robert; Larson, Wiley

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0073407755 ISBN 13: 9780073407753

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education, 2006

Riassunto

This is an introductory text in astronautics. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. It features section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations, and is extensively illustrated with many photos, figures, and examplesSpace law, politics,and economics This is a truly user-friendly, full-color text focused on understanding concepts and practical applications but written in a down-to-earth, engaging manner that painlessly helps you understand complex topics. It is laid out with multi-color highlights for key terms and ideas, reinforced with detailed example problems, and supported by detailed section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations.

Su questo libro

Contenuti:

Space missions

History of space

Orbits and interplanetary trajectories

Atmospheric re-entry

Space system engineering

Spacecraft subsystems

Sapce operations and support

Economics of space

Satellite communications

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0073407755
• ISBN 13: 9780073407753
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 800