| Automated Rendezvous and Docking of Spacecraft Contributor(s): Fehse, Wigbert (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521089867 ISBN-13: 9780521089869 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $138.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: The definitive reference for space engineers on all issues related to rendezvous and docking/berthing (RVD/B). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general) - Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics |
| Dewey: 629.458 |
| Series: Cambridge Aerospace |
| Physical Information: 1.04" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (1.79 lbs) 516 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This definitive reference for space engineers provides an overview of the major issues governing approach and mating strategies, and system concepts for rendezvous & docking/berthing (RVD/B). These concerns are addressed and explained in a way that aerospace engineers, students and even newcomers to the field can acquire a basic understanding of RVD/B. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fehse, Wigbert: - Formerly Head of the Navigation and Guidance Section of ESA and ESA's leading rendezvous expert, Wigbert Fehse has worked on a large number of high profile international projects including the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) and Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) currently under development for the International Space Station. |