Advances in Spacecraft Systems and Orbit Determination (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789535103806)

"Advances in Spacecraft Systems and Orbit Determinations", discusses the development of new technologies and the limitations of the present technology, used for interplanetary missions. Various experts have contributed to develop the bridge between present limitations and technology growth to overcome the limitations. Key features of this book inform us about the orbit determination techniques based on a smooth research based on astrophysics. The book also provides a detailed overview on Spacecraft Systems including reliability of low-cost AOCS, sliding mode controlling and a new view on attitude controller design based on sliding mode, with thrusters. It also provides a technological roadmap for HVAC optimization. The book also gives an excellent overview of resolving the difficulties for interplanetary missions with the comparison of present technologies and new advancements. Overall, this will be very much interesting book to explore the roadmap of technological growth in spacecraft systems.

Author: Rushi Ghadawala
ISBN-10: 9535103806
ISBN-13: 9789535103806
Publisher: Intechopen
Language: English
Published: 03/23/2012
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.69d