AuthorRobert B. Giffen, Wiley J. Larson, William J. Astore, Jerry Jon Sellers
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Science
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight56.8 Oz
Item Length10.3 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number3
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Table Of ContentChapter 1: Space in our Lives Chapter 2: Exploring Space Chapter 3: The Space Environment Chapter 4: Understanding Orbits Chapter 5: Describing Orbits Chapter 6: Maneuvering in Space Chapter 7: Interplanetary Travel Chapter 8: Predicting Orbits Chapter 9: Getting to Orbit Chapter 10: Returning from Space (Re-entry) Chapter 11: Space Systems Engineering Chapter 12: Space Vehicle Control Systems Chapter 13: Spacecraft Subsystems Chapter 14: Rockets and Launch Vehicles Chapter 15: Space Operations Chapter 16: Using Space
Synopsis'Understanding Space' provides an in-depth explanation of astronautic principles, making it useful for undergraduate aerospace students. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations.