Protection of Materials and Structures from the Space Environment

Protection of Materials and Structures from the Space Environment
Author: Jacob Kleiman
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 591
Release: 2017-05-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319193090

The proceedings published in this book document and foster the goals of the 11th International Space Conference on “Protection of Materials and Structures from Space Environment” ICPMSE-11 to facilitate exchanges between members of the various engineering and science disciplines involved in the development of space materials. Contributions cover aspects of interaction with space environment of LEO, GEO, Deep Space, Planetary environments, ground-based qualification and in-flight experiments, as well as lessons learned from operational vehicles that are closely interrelated to disciplines of atmospheric sciences, solar-terrestrial interactions and space life sciences.

Miles' Equation in Random Vibrations

Miles' Equation in Random Vibrations
Author: Jaap Wijker
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2018-01-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319731149

This book discusses the theory, applicability and numerous examples of Miles’ equation in detail. Random vibration is one of the main design drivers in the context of the design, development and verification of spacecraft structures, instruments, equipment, etc, and Miles’ equation provides a valuable tool for solving random vibration problems. It allows mechanical engineers to make rapid preliminary random response predictions when the (complex) structure is exposed to mechanical and acoustical loads. The book includes appendices to support the theory and applications in the main chapters.

Spacecraft Structures

Spacecraft Structures
Author: J. Jaap Wijker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2008-01-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3540755535

Space flight is a comprehensive and innovative part of technology. It encompasses many fields of technology. This monograph presents a cross section of the total field of expertise that is called "space flight". It provides an optimal reference with insight into the design, construction and analysis aspects of spacecraft. The emphasis of this book is put on unmanned space flight, particularly on the construction of spacecraft rather than the construction of launch vehicles.