Design Methodologies for Space Transportation Systems
Title | Design Methodologies for Space Transportation Systems PDF eBook |
Author | Walter Edward Hammond |
Publisher | AIAA |
Total Pages | 906 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Astronautics |
ISBN | 9781600860454 |
Annotation "Design Methodologies for Space Transportation Systems is a sequel to the author's earlier text, "Space Transportation: A Systems Approach to Analysis and Design. Both texts represent the most comprehensive exposition of the existing knowledge and practice in the design and project management of space transportation systems, and they reflect a wealth of experience by the author with the design and management of space systems. The text discusses new conceptual changes in the design philosophy away from multistage expendable vehicles to winged, reusable launch vehicles and presents an overview of the systems engineering and vehicle design process as well as systems trades and analysis. Individual chapters are devoted to specific disciplines such as aerodynamics, aerothermal analysis, structures, materials, propulsion, flight mechanics and trajectories, avionics and computers, and control systems. The final chapters deal with human factors, payload, launch and mission operations, safety, and mission assurance. The two texts by the author provide a valuable source of information for the space transportation community of designers, operators, and managers. A companion CD-ROM succinctly packages some oversized figures and tables, resources for systems engineering and launch ranges, and a compendium of software programs. The computer programs include the USAF AIRPLANE AND MISSILE DATCOM CODES (with extensive documentation); COSTMODL for software costing; OPGUID launch vehicle trajectory generator; SUPERFLO-a series of 11 programs intended for solving compressible flow problems in ducts and pipes found in industrial facilities; and a wealth of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet programs covering thedisciplines of statistics, vehicle trajectories, propulsion performance, math utilities,
Space Transportation Systems Technologies
Title | Space Transportation Systems Technologies PDF eBook |
Author | National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
Publisher | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | 76 |
Release | 2018-06-11 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781721000340 |
This document is the final report by the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) on contracted support provided to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under Contract NAS8-99060, 'Space Transportation Systems Technologies'. This contract, initiated by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) on February 8, 1999, was focused on space systems technologies that directly support NASA's space flight goals. It was awarded as a Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF) contract to SAIC, following a competitive procurement via NASA Research Announcement, NRA 8-21. This NRA was specifically focused on tasks related to Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLVs). Through Task Area 3 (TA-3), "Other Related Technology" of this NRA contract, SAIC extensively supported the Space Transportation Directorate of MSFC in effectively directing, integrating, and setting its mission, operations, and safety priorities for future RLV-focused space flight. Following an initially contracted Base Year (February 8, 1999 through September 30, 1999), two option years were added to the contract. These were Option Year 1 (October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000) and Option Year 2 (October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001). This report overviews SAIC's accomplishments for the Base Year, Option Year 1, and Option Year 2, and summarizes the support provided by SAIC to the Space Transportation Directorate, NASA/MSFC.Laue, Jay H.Marshall Space Flight CenterAEROSPACE SYSTEMS; REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLES; SPACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM; CONTRACTS; SYSTEMS ENGINEERING; NASA PROGRAMS; GOVERNMENT/INDUSTRY RELATIONS
Reusable Space Transportation Systems
Title | Reusable Space Transportation Systems PDF eBook |
Author | Heribert Kuczera |
Publisher | Springer |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011-01-22 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 9783540891802 |
Brings together for the first time details of the technology available and being developed to provide totally reusable launch vehicles for the future exploitation and exploration of space.
Integrated Design for Space Transportation System
Title | Integrated Design for Space Transportation System PDF eBook |
Author | B.N. Suresh |
Publisher | Springer |
Total Pages | 792 |
Release | 2015-11-20 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 8132225325 |
The book addresses the overall integrated design aspects of a space transportation system involving several disciplines like propulsion, vehicle structures, aerodynamics, flight mechanics, navigation, guidance and control systems, stage auxiliary systems, thermal systems etc. and discusses the system approach for design, trade off analysis, system life cycle considerations, important aspects in mission management, the risk assessment, etc. There are several books authored to describe the design aspects of various areas, viz., propulsion, aerodynamics, structures, control, etc., but there is no book which presents space transportation system (STS) design in an integrated manner. This book attempts to fill this gap by addressing systems approach for STS design, highlighting the integrated design aspects, interactions between various subsystems and interdependencies. The main focus is towards the complex integrated design to arrive at an optimum, robust and cost effective space transportation system. The orbital mechanics of satellites including different coordinate frames, orbital perturbations and orbital transfers are explained. For launching the satellites to meet specific mission requirements, viz., payload/orbit, design considerations, giving step by step procedure are briefed. The selection methodology for launch vehicle configuration, its optimum staging and the factors which influence the vehicle performance are summarized. The influence of external, internal and dynamic operating environments experienced by the vehicle subsystems and the remedial measures needed are highlighted. The mission design strategies and their influence on the vehicle design process are elaborated. The various critical aspects of STS subsystems like flight mechanics, propulsion, structures and materials, thermal systems, stage auxiliary systems, navigation, guidance and control and the interdependencies and interactions between them are covered. The design guidelines, complexity of the flight environment and the reentry dynamics for the reentry missions are included. The book is not targeted as a design tool for any particular discipline or subsystem. Some of the design related equations or expressions are not attempted to derive from the first principle as this is beyond the scope of this book. However, the important analytical expressions, graphs and sketches which are essential to provide in-depth understanding for the design process as well as to understand the interactions between different subsystems are appropriately included.
Space Transportation System Technology Symposium. Volume 3 - Structures and Materials
Title | Space Transportation System Technology Symposium. Volume 3 - Structures and Materials PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 370 |
Release | 1970 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Space Transportation
Title | Space Transportation PDF eBook |
Author | Walter Edward Hammond |
Publisher | AIAA |
Total Pages | 740 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Astronautics |
ISBN | 9781600861109 |
Annotation This practical book gives young professionals all the information they need to know to get started in the space business. It takes you step-by-step through processes for systems engineering and acquisition, design and development, cost analysis, and program planning and analysis. You'll find the systems engineering and design process that applies to all space transportation systems, then the overall system architecture considerations that also apply to all space transportation systems. There is also detailed coverage of space launch vehicles by class, including the current space shuttle, other manned reusable systems, expendable systems, and future systems. A companion CD-ROM contains the Operations Simulation and Analysis Modeling System software.
Reusable Space Transportation Systems
Title | Reusable Space Transportation Systems PDF eBook |
Author | Heribert Kuczera |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 251 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Launch vehicles (Astronautics) |
ISBN | 9783540891819 |
&Quot;The authors review the past 20 years in which concepts for reusable space transportation systems have been evaluated in Europe and elsewhere, including technological studies and assessments, and developments of the essential technologies needed for the design and construction of such transportation systems."--Publisher description.