Design Methodologies for Space Transportation Systems
| Author | : Walter Edward Hammond |
| Publisher | : AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics) |
| Total Pages | : 966 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015053105907 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Design Methodologies for Space Transportation Systems written by Walter Edward Hammond and published by AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics). This book was released on 2001 with total page 966 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overviews the design process, systems engineering, and trade-off analysis of space transportation systems, focusing on winged, reusable launch vehicles. Hammond, who works for a NASA contractor, deals separately with thermodynamic considerations, the thermal protection system, propulsion systems, trajectory and guidance, vehicle and flight control systems, life support, and payload. The book is appropriate for a senior-level undergraduate course. The CD-ROM contains oversize figures and tables, and software packages. c. Book News Inc.
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