Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Symbols; 1 Introduction; 2 The phases of a rendezvous mission; 3 Orbit dynamics and trajectory elements; 4 Approach safety and collision avoidance; 5 The drivers for the approach strategy; 6 The onboard rendezvous control system; 7 Sensors for rendezvous navigation; 8 Mating systems; 9 Space and ground system setup; 10 Verification and validation; Appendix A Motion dynamics; Appendix B Rendezvous strategies of existing vehicles; Appendix C Rendezvous vehicles of the ISS scenario; Glossary; References; Index
Summary
The definitive reference for space engineers on all issues related to rendezvous and docking/berthing (RVD/B), this book provides an overview of the major issues governing approach and mating strategies, and system concepts for rendezvous and docking/berthing. Written for aerospace engineers, students and newcomers to the field
Analysis
Handbooks
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-485) and index
