Cover -- Copyright -- Title -- Foreword to the Previous Edition -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Preface to the Previous Edition -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Systems Engineering Process -- 1.3 Requirements and Tradeoffs -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2 Mission Design -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Low Earth Orbit -- 2.3 Medium-Altitude Earth Orbit -- 2.4 Geosynchronous Earth Orbit -- 2.5 Lunar and Deep Space Missions -- 2.6 Advanced Mission Concepts -- Bibliography -- Chapter 3 Spacecraft Environment -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Earth Environment -- 3.3 Launch Environment -- 3.4 Atmospheric Environment -- 3.5 Space and Upper Atmosphere Environment -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 4 Astrodynamics -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Fundamentals of Orbital Mechanics -- 4.3 Non-Keplerian Motion -- 4.4 Basic Orbital Maneuvers -- 4.5 Interplanetary Transfer -- 4.6 Perturbation Methods -- 4.7 Orbital Rendezvous -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 5 Propulsion -- 5.1 Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals -- 5.2 Ascent Flight Mechanics -- 5.3 Launch Vehicle Selection -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 6 Atmospheric Entry -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Fundamentals of Entry Flight Mechanics -- 6.3 Fundamentals of Entry Heating -- 6.4 Entry Vehicle Designs -- 6.5 Aeroassisted Orbit Transfer -- References -- Bibliography -- Problems -- Chapter 7 Attitude Determination and Control -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Basic Concepts and Terminology -- 7.3 Review of Rotational Dynamics -- 7.4 Rigid Body Dynamics -- 7.5 Space Vehicle Disturbance Torques -- 7.6 Passive Attitude Control -- 7.7 Active Control -- 7.8 Attitude Determination -- 7.9 System Design Considerations -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 8 Configuration and Structural Design -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Design Drivers -- 8.3 Spacecraft Design Concepts -- 8.4 Mass Properties -- 8.5 Structural Loads.

8.6 Large Structures -- 8.7 Materials -- References -- Chapter 9 Thermal Control -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Spacecraft Thermal Environment -- 9.3 Thermal Control Methods -- 9.4 Heat Transfer Mechanisms -- 9.5 Spacecraft Thermal Modeling and Analysis -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 10 Power Systems -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Power System Functions -- 10.3 Power System Evolution -- 10.4 Power System Design Drivers -- 10.5 Power System Elements -- 10.6 Design Practice -- 10.7 Batteries -- 10.8 Primary Power Source -- 10.9 Solar Arrays -- 10.10 Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators -- 10.11 Fuel Cells -- 10.12 Power Conditioning and Control -- 10.13 Future Concepts -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 11 Telecommunications -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Command Subsystem -- 11.3 Hardware Redundancy -- 11.4 Autonomy -- 11.5 Command Subsystem Elements -- 11.6 Radio Frequency Elements -- 11.7 Spacecraft Tracking -- References -- Problems -- Chapter 12 Reliability Analysis -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Review of Probability Theory -- 12.3 Random Variables -- 12.4 Special Probability Distributions -- 12.5 System Reliability -- 12.6 Statistical Inference -- 12.7 Design Considerations -- References -- Problems -- Appendix A: Random Processes -- Appendix B: Tables -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z.