The aim of this popular science text is to explain aerodynamic and astrodynamic flight without the use of mathematics, in an informal style, for non-technical readers who are interested in spaceflight and spacecraft. The book will open with a concise introductory chapter, chronicling the ‘space age’ up to the present, and a brief ‘forward look’ into near-future developments. Chapter 2 provides the historical context upon which the current developments in spaceflight have been built. Orbital motion will be introduced in Chapter 3, and how to get there using launch vehicles is addressed in Chapter 4. Chapters 5 and 6 look at how spacecraft are designed, and Chapter 7 addresses the additional design constraints imposed if the spacecraft has a human crew on board. Chapter 8 gives examples of current and proposed spacecraft missions, both Earth orbiting and interplanetary. Chapter 9 will look at near future manned flight developments – for example, a mission to Mars and/or space tourism. Uniquely explains spaceflight without assuming technical background on the part of the readerTechnical content is presented to readers without recourse to mathematics Written in an approachable, informal and humorous style to appeal to a wide audience INDICE: Introduction.- Historical Perspective.- Orbital Motion and Selection.- Getting to Orbit.- Design of Unmanned Spacecraft.- Subsystem Design.- Additional Issues associated with Manned Vehicles.- Examples of Current and Proposed Unmanned Spacecraft Missions.- A Look at Spacecraft Design and Technologies required for the Exploration of Mars.- Conclusion.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-76571-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 268
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés