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      • Wigbert Fehse, European Space Technology Centre, The Netherlands
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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      October 2009
      November 2003
      ISBN:
      9780511543388
      9780521824927
      9780521089869
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511543388
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      1.31kg, 516 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (244 x 170 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.81kg, 516 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal-Fluids Engineering, Control Systems and Optimisation
      Series:
      Cambridge Aerospace Series (16)
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    Subjects:
    Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal-Fluids Engineering, Control Systems and Optimisation
    Series:
    Cambridge Aerospace Series (16)
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    The definitive reference for space engineers on rendezvous and docking/berthing (RVD/B) related issues, this book answers key questions such as: How does the docking vehicle accurately approach the target spacecraft? What technology is needed aboard the spacecraft to perform automatic rendezvous and docking, and what systems are required by ground control to supervise this process? How can the proper functioning of all rendezvous-related equipment, systems and operations be verified before launch? The book provides an overview of the major issues governing approach and mating strategies, and system concepts for rendezvous and docking/berthing. These issues are described and explained such that aerospace engineers, students and even newcomers to the field can acquire a basic understanding of RVD/B. The author would like to extend his thanks to Dr Shufan Wu, GNC specialist and translator of the book's Chinese edition, for his help in the compilation of these important errata.

    Reviews

    Review of the hardback:'This book is described as being the definitive reference for space engineers on all issues related to rendezvous and docking of spacecraft, and I would tend to agree. It draws together a wealth of information on the subject, from basic principles through to detailed examples … Overall, I'm sure the book will become an invaluable reference text for anyone wishing to learn more about spacecraft rendezvous and docking, from students in academia to industry alike. Excellent!'

    Source: The Aeronautical Journal

    Review of the hardback:'The aim of this book is to comprehensively cover the techniques and issues associated with automatic rendezvous and docking. It achieves this objective … a good quality hardback … can be useful to both students on higher courses in, for example, space mission engineering and also to professional engineers working in the field.'

    Source: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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