Preface |
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1.1 The challenge of space |
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1.2 The physical environment in space |
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1.3 The system design of space instruments |
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1.3.1 The system design process |
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2.1 Space instrument framework and structure |
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2.2 Stress analysis: some basic elements |
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2.2.1 Stress, strain, Hooke's Law and typical materials |
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2.2.2 Calculation of sections for simple design cases |
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2.2.3 The Finite Element analysis method |
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2.3.1 Loads on the spacecraft in the launch environment |
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2.3.2 Design loads for instruments and equipment |
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2.3.3 Loads from a mass-acceleration curve |
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2.5 Elastic instability and buckling |
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2.5.1 Struts and thin-wall tubes |
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2.6.1 Rockets and mechanical vibration |
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2.6.2 The simple spring - mass oscillator |
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2.6.3 Multi - freedom systems |
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2.6.4 Launch excitation of vibration |
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2.6.5 Random vibration and spectral density |
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2.6.6 Response to random vibration input |
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2.6.9 Vibration measurement and instrumentation |
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2.6.10 Acoustic vibrations and testing |
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2.6.12 Design for vibration |
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2.7.1 Requirements for the launch and space environments |
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2.7.2 Mechanical properties |
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2.7.5 Selection of materials |
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2.7.11 Composite materials |
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2.7.12 Ceramics and glasses |
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2.7.13 Lubricant materials |
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2.9 Low - temperature structures for cryogenic conditions |
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2.11 Structure details and common design practice |
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2.12 Structure analysis and mechanical design: a postscript on procedure |
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3.1.2 The temperature of the Earth |
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3.1.3 The temperature of satellites |
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3.2 Heat, temperature and blackbody radiation |
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3.3 Energy transport mechanisms |
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3.3.2 Conductive coupling of heat |
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3.3.3 Radiative coupling of heat |
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3.5 Thermal control elements |
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3.6 Thermal control strategy |
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3.7 Thermal mathematical models (TMMs) |
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3.9 Thermal design strategy |
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3.10 Thermal design implementation |
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3.10.4 Thermal balance tests |
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3.10.5 Spacecraft thermal balance |
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4.2 Attitude sensing and control |
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4.2.4 Crossed anode array system |
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4.2.5 Charge coupled detector (CCD) system |
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4.2.6 Wedge and strip system |
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4.2.8 Thrusters and momentum wheels |
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4.2.9 Magnetic attitude control |
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4.3.2 Charge sensitive amplifiers (CSAs) |
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4.3.3 Pulse shaping circuits |
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4.3.4 Pulse processing system design |
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4.3.5 Low frequency measurements |
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4.4.2 User subsystem digital preprocessing |
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4.4.6 On - board data handling system |
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4.4.7 Subsystem to RTU interface |
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4.4.8 Data management system (DMS) |
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4.5.1 Primary power sources |
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4.5.4 Storage cell specifications |
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4.5.5 Types of cell and their application |
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4.5.7 Dissipative systems |
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4.5.8 Non - dissipative systems |
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4.5.10 Power supply monitoring |
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4.6 Harnesses, connectors and EMC |
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4.6.3 Shielding techniques |
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4.6.4 Shielding efficiency |
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4.6.5 Outgassing requirements and EMC |
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4.7.5 Interfaces and single point failures |
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4.7.7 Component specification |
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5 Mechanism design and actuation |
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5.1 Design considerations |
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295 | (8) |
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5.1.2 Constraints and kinematic design |
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5.1.3 Bearings, their design and lubrication |
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5.1.4 Flexures and flexure hinges |
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5.1.5 Materials for space mechanisms |
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5.1.6 Finishes for instrument and mechanism materials |
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5.2 Actuation of space mechanisms |
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5.2.1 DC and stepping motors |
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5.2.5 Ribbon and belt drives |
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5.2.6 Pyrotechnic actuators |
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5.2.7 Space tribology and mechanism life |
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6 Space optics technology |
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6.2 Materials for mountings and structures |
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6.3 Kinematic principles of precise mountings |
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6.4 Detail design of component mountings |
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6.5 Alignment, and its adjustment |
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6.7 Pointing and scanning |
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6.9 Contamination of optical surfaces |
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7 Project management and control |
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7.3 The project team and external agencies |
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7.4 Management structure in the project team |
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7.4.1 The principal investigator |
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7.4.2 The project manager |
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7.4.3 The co - investigators |
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7.4.5 The steering committee |
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7.4.6 The project management committee |
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7.4.7 Management structures |
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7.6.3 Bar charts or waterfall charts |
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7.7.2 Project documentation |
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7.8.1 Specification of the project |
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7.8.2 Manufacturing methods and practices |
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7.8.3 Monitoring and reporting of results |
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7.8.4 Samples of documents and reports |
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7.9 Financial estimation and control |
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7.9.1 Work breakdown schemes |
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7.9.3 Financial reporting |
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7.9.4 Financial policy issues |
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8 Epilogue: space instruments and small satellites |
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Appendixes |
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1 List of symbols |
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2 List of acronyms and units |
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Notes to the text |
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References and bibliography |
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Index |
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