Handbook of astronautical engineering / edited by Heinz Hermann Koelle

Contributor(s): Series: McGraw-Hill handbooksPublication details: New York, McGraw-Hill, c1961.Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 v. (various pagings) 24 cmSubject(s): DDC classification:
  • 629.402 22 HAN
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CONTENTS

PART 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF ASTRONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
objectives and trends
Geophysical and astrophysical fundamentals
engineering fundamentals


PART II: ASTRODYNAMICS
trajectory fundamentals
aerodynamic fundamentals
powered flight
free-flight trajectories close to celestial bodies
satellite orbits
lunar and interplanetary trajectories
atmospheric entry
relativistic rocket mechanics

PART III: ASTRIONICS
Fundamentals of astrionics
astronavigation
stability and control
electrical systems and power sources
communications systems and equipment

PART IV: PROPULSION
Propulsion fundamentals
air-jet propulsion systems
solid-propellant rocket engines
liquid-propellant propulsion systems
advanced propulsion systems

PART V: SPACE VEHICLES
design fundamentals
terrestrial vehicles
space vehicles

PART VI: SPACE-FLIGHT OPERATIONS
objectives and mission requirements
manned space flight
operational role of man
ground opearations

Includes bibliography.

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