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Principles of Space Instrument Design - Cambridge Aerospace Series Cruise, A. M. (University of Birmingham)
Principles of Space Instrument Design - Cambridge Aerospace Series
Cruise, A. M. (University of Birmingham)
An informative account of the design of instruments used in rockets and spacecraft. After introducing the basic principles, the book describes mechanical, structural, thermal and electronic design, stress analysis and multilayer insulation. Following chapters discuss two-dimensional sensor systems, mechanisms, the structure of space optics, project management and financial constraints.
396 pages, 232 b/w illus. 18 tables
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 11, 2006 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521025942 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 396 |
| Dimensions | 173 × 243 × 22 mm · 688 g |
| Language | English |
| Series Editor | Rycroft, M. J. |
| Series Editor | Shyy, Wei |