Space Stations Systems and Utilization

The design of space stations like the recently launched ISS is a highly complex and interdisciplinary task. This book describes component technologies, system integration, and the potential usage of space stations in general and of the ISS in particular. It so adresses students and engineers in spac...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Messerschmid, Ernst, Bertrand, Reinhold (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1999, 1999
Edition:1st ed. 1999
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 History and Current Development
  • 3 Orbital Environment
  • 4 Environmental Control and Life Support System
  • 5 Power and Thermal Control System
  • 6 Attitude and Orbit Control System
  • 7 Utilization
  • 8 Microgravity
  • 9 System Engineering
  • 10 Synergisms
  • 11 Human Factors
  • 12 Logistics, Communications and Operation
  • 13 The International Space Station
  • References
  • Fundamental Constants