Space Modeling and Simulation - Roles and Applications throughout the System Life Cycle

✍ Scribed by Rainey, Larry B.(eds.)

• Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics/Aerospace Press
• Year: 2004
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 955
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book will be of great use to graduate students and professional practitioners in space systems engineering, especially those who are concerned with the role of modeling and simulation in assuring trustworthy cost-effective systems. This is a must-read for engineers in several disciplines, with topics covering program management, who have a need to understand contemporary issues associated with modeling and simulation for development and operation of space systems.
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✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front Matter
• Table of Contents
•Part I. Introduction
1. Introduction to Modeling and Simulation for Space Systems
2. Applying Simulation-Based Design to Systems Engineering
•Part II. Planning and Evaluation
3. Developing Simulators
4. Using Simulations
5. Evaluating the Utility of Space Systems
6. Wargaming
•Part III. Acquisition
7. Modeling and Simulation in Conceptual Design
8. Spacecraft Design and Development
9. Launch Vehicle Design and Development
10. Risk Modeling
11. Cost Modeling
12. Orbital Mechanics and Mission Design
13. Characterizing Space Weather and its Effects
•Part IV. Operations
14. Orbital Debris
15. Collision Avoidance and Radio Frequency Interference
16. Ground Systems and Launch Operations
17. Spacecraft Mission Operations
18. Spacecraft Reentry
19. Training Simulations
20. Exercises, Mission Rehearsals, and Experiments
21. Test and Evaluation
•Part V. Future of Space Modeling and Simulation
22. Future of Modeling and Simulation for Space Systems
• Glossary
• Contributors
Index