Download or read book Technology of Lunar Soft Lander written by Deng-Yun Yu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides systematic descriptions of design methods, typical techniques, and validation methods for lunar soft landers, covering their environmental design, system design, sub-system design, assembly, testing and ground test validation based on the Chang’e-3 mission. Offering readers a comprehensive, systematic and in-depth introduction to the technologies used in China’s lunar soft landers, it presents detailed information on the design process for Chang’e-3, including methods and techniques that will be invaluable in future extraterrestrial soft lander design. As such, the book offers a unique reference guide for all researchers and professionals working on deep-space missions around the globe.
Download or read book Technology of Lunar Exploration written by Clifford Cumming and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 1006 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Progress in Astronautics and Rocketry, Volume 10: Technology of Lunar Exploration is an overview of the technical base of the lunar exploration problem. This volume is organized into six sections encompassing 35 that follow the various stages of accomplishment of a lunar mission, involving landing on or orbiting the moon and returning to the earth. The first section is devoted to the problem of trying to define the lunar environment, emphasizing the theories of the lunar environment as it relates to the internal structure of the moon. This section also describes some activities to achieve a reasonable theory concerning what might be encountered in some of the previous lunar flight programs. The second section explores the problems associated with the limitations imposed upon lunar missions by the launch vehicles and launching facilities. The third section looks at the spacecraft systems and techniques required for lunar missions, particularly the technology and specific subsystems in relation to the requirements imposed by specific lunar mission objectives. The fourth section deals with the actual landing on the moon and the subsequent surface operations, while the fifth section covers the lunar launch, return, flight re-entry, and subsequent landing on earth. The sixth section reports the status of the projects that represent the United States lunar exploration program, which integrates the technologies developed in the preceding sections into certain discrete projects.
Download or read book Measuring Lunar Properties from a Soft lander written by Manfred Eimer and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book After LM written by John F. Connolly and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Soviet and Russian Lunar Exploration written by Brian Harvey and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-08-17 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the story of the Soviet and Russian lunar programme, from its origins to the present-day federal Russian space programme. Brian Harvey describes the techniques devised by the USSR for lunar landing, from the LK lunar module to the LOK lunar orbiter and versions tested in Earth’s orbit. He asks whether these systems would have worked and examines how well they were tested. He concludes that political mismanagement rather than technology prevented the Soviet Union from landing cosmonauts on the moon. The book is well timed for the return to the moon by the United States and the first missions there by China and India.
Download or read book Technologies for Lunar Lander written by J. Ariño and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Early Exploration of the Moon written by Tom Lund and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-26 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luna 2, launched by the USSR in 1959, was the first spacecraft from Earth to land on the moon. That first voyage was followed by increasingly capable lunar exploration spacecraft from Russia and the United States. A total of 36 successful lunar exploration missions were conducted from 1959 to the last Apollo manned exploration in 1972 and the final travels of the Lunokhod lunar rover in 1973. Of all the missions, that of Apollo 17 was the pinnacle of manned space exploration. Apollo 17 astronauts traveled 21 miles on the lunar surface in a dune buggy-type vehicle, stopping frequently to explore and gather samples. The spacecraft that enabled lunar exploration were ingenious, and reflected the best efforts of talented people working with the technology of the day. This book showcases the engineering involved in those incredible machines. The spacecraft covered, and their missions, are listed below. From the United States: • Ranger – Photography en route to lunar impact • Lunar Orbiter – Photography of front and back side of moon • Surveyor – Soft landing, photography, and soil analysis • Apollo – Manned exploration. Lunar Rover expanded range From the USSR: • Luna 2 – Photography en route to lunar impact • Luna 3 – Photography of back side of moon on flyby • Luna 9 and 13 – Soft landing, photography, and soil analysis • Luna 10, 11, 12, 14 – Photography from lunar orbit • Luna 16, 20, 24 – Soft landing, return of soil sample to Earth • Lunokhod-1, -2 – Lunar roving vehicle driven from Earth • L1 – Planned manned lunar flyby but only flew unmanned • L3 – Planned manned lunar landing but never flew to moon To tell the story of these spacecraft, Tom Lund draws on over 40 years’ work on aircraft and spacecraft systems. He was technical lead for the landing radars for the Surveyor and Apollo spacecraft, and his practical experience is augmented by master’s degrees in electrical engineering, physics, and business administration.
Download or read book Technologies for Deep Space Exploration written by Zezhou Sun and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-14 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers readers essential insights into system design for deep space probes and describes key aspects such as system design, orbit design, telecommunication, GNC, thermal control, propulsion, aerobraking and scientific payload. Each chapter includes the basic principles, requirements analysis, procedures, equations and diagrams, as well as practical examples that will help readers to understand the research on each technology and the major concerns when it comes to developing deep space probes. An excellent reference resource for researchers and engineers interested in deep space exploration, it can also serve as a textbook for university students and those at institutes involved in aerospace.
Download or read book Lunar Lander Quest written by Charlie S Smith and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LUNAR LANDER QUEST: Humanity's Journey To Touch The Moon CHARLIE S. SMITH Through the annals of space exploration, it is tracing the compelling narrative of humanity's relentless pursuit to reach and touch the Moon. This book unfolds like an interstellar shutter, weaving together the threads of ancient myths, historical victories, and cutting-edge technology that have propelled us to the lunar frontier. From the earliest lunar dreams that infused ancient cultures with wonder to the modern-day scientific and technological marvels, the narrative unfolds with awe and inspiration. With its high-stakes competition and geopolitical implications, the Space Race becomes a riveting chapter, setting the stage for the historic Apollo missions and the iconic moment when humanity first left its mark on the lunar surface unveiling the intricacies of lunar lander technology. Precision landings, autonomous systems, and the delicate dance of engineering innovation are illuminated, providing a backstage pass to the challenges and achievements of designing spacecraft capable of navigating the Moon's harsh environment. The journey continues with the Artemis program, a modern-day odyssey beckoning us back to the Moon with the promise of sustainability, international collaboration, and the historic return of humans to the lunar surface. As Artemis unfolds, the book explores the cultural impact of lunar exploration, delving into how the Moon has left an indelible mark on our global identity, influencing art, literature, and the collective human spirit. This meticulously researched and eloquently written book transcends the boundaries of science and culture, appealing to readers fascinated by the wonders of the cosmos, the spirit of adventure, and the indomitable human drive to explore the unknown. "Lunar Lander Quest" invites readers to embark on a literary expedition that celebrates the success, challenges, and enduring allure of humanity's journey to touch the Moon.
Download or read book Spacecraft Autonomous Navigation Technologies Based on Multi source Information Fusion written by Dayi Wang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of estimation and dynamical system theory, and their applications in the field of multi-source information fused autonomous navigation for spacecraft. The content is divided into two parts: theory and application. The theory part (Part I) covers the mathematical background of navigation algorithm design, including parameter and state estimate methods, linear fusion, centralized and distributed fusion, observability analysis, Monte Carlo technology, and linear covariance analysis. In turn, the application part (Part II) focuses on autonomous navigation algorithm design for different phases of deep space missions, which involves multiple sensors, such as inertial measurement units, optical image sensors, and pulsar detectors. By concentrating on the relationships between estimation theory and autonomous navigation systems for spacecraft, the book bridges the gap between theory and practice. A wealth of helpful formulas and various types of estimators are also included to help readers grasp basic estimation concepts and offer them a ready-reference guide.
Download or read book General Science Technology Compendium for IAS Prelims General Studies Paper 1 State PSC Exams 3rd Edition written by Disha Experts and published by Disha Publications. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Technical Report Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology written by Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 2014 International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Automation ICMEA2014 written by and published by DEStech Publications, Inc. This book was released on 2014-02-13 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ICMEA2014 will provide an excellent international academic forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory, methodology and applications of Mechanical Engineering and Automation. The ICMEA2014 is organized by Advanced Information Science Research Center (AISRC) and is co-sponsored by Chongqing University, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Huazong University of Science and Technology and China Three Gorges University. This ICMEA2014 proceedings tends to collect the up-to-date, comprehensive and worldwide state-of-art knowledge on mechanical engineering and automation, including control theory and application, mechanic manufacturing system and automation, and Computer Science and applications. All of accepted papers were subjected to strict peer-reviewing by 2-4 expert referees. The papers have been selected for this volume because of quality and the relevance to the conference. We hope this book will not only provide the readers a broad overview of the latest research results, but also provide the readers a valuable summary and reference in these fields. ICMEA2014 organizing committee would like to express our sincere appreciations to all authors for their contributions to this book. We would like to extend our thanks to all the referees for their constructive comments on all papers; especially, we would like to thank to organizing committee for their hard working.
Download or read book Signal and Information Processing Networking and Computers written by Jiande Sun and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 1534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book collects selected papers from the 8th Conference on Signal and Information Processing, Networking and Computers held in Ji’nan, Shandong, China on September 13-17, 2021. It focuses on the current works of information theory, communication system, computer science, aerospace technologies and big data and other related technologies. Readers from both academia and industry of this field can contribute and find their interests from the book.
Download or read book The Technology of Discovery written by David Friedrich Woerner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-03-21 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Technology of Discovery Incisive discussions of a critical mission-enabling technology for deep space missions In The Technology of Discovery: Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators and Thermoelectric Technologies for Space Exploration, distinguished JPL engineer and manager David Woerner delivers an insightful discussion of how radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) are used in the exploration of space. It also explores their history, function, their market potential, and the governmental forces that drive their production and design. Finally, it presents key technologies incorporated in RTGs and their potential for future missions and design innovation. The author provides a clear and understandable treatment of the subject, ranging from straightforward overviews of the technology to complex discussions of the field of thermoelectrics. Included is also background on NASA’s decision to resurrect the GPHS-RTG and discussion of the future of commercialization of nuclear space missions. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to RTGs, as well as their invention, history, and evolution Comprehensive explorations of the contributions made by RTGs to US space exploration Practical discussions of the evolution, selection, and production of RPS fuels In-depth examinations of technologies and generators currently in development, including skutterudite thermoelectrics for an enhanced MMRTG Perfect for space explorers, aerospace engineers, managers, and scientists, The Technology of Discovery will also earn a place in the libraries of NASA archivists and other historians.
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Download or read book Moon Lander written by Thomas J. Kelly and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2012-01-11 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chief engineer Thomas J. Kelly gives a firsthand account of designing, building, testing, and flying the Apollo lunar module. It was, he writes, “an aerospace engineer’s dream job of the century.” Kelly’s account begins with the imaginative process of sketching solutions to a host of technical challenges with an emphasis on safety, reliability, and maintainability. He catalogs numerous test failures, including propulsion-system leaks, ascent-engine instability, stress corrosion of the aluminum alloy parts, and battery problems, as well as their fixes under the ever-present constraints of budget and schedule. He also recaptures the exhilaration of hearing Apollo 11’s Neil Armstrong report that “The Eagle has landed,” and the pride of having inadvertently provided a vital “lifeboat” for the crew of the disabled Apollo 13.
