Manned Spacecraft Design Principles presents readers with a brief, to-the-point primer that includes a detailed introduction to the information required at the preliminary design stage of a manned space transportation system. In the process of developing the preliminary design, the book covers content not often discussed in a standard aerospace curriculum, including atmospheric entry dynamics, space launch dynamics, hypersonic flow fields, hypersonic heat transfer, and skin friction, along with the economic aspects of space flight. Key concepts relating to human factors and crew support systems are also included, providing users with a comprehensive guide on how to make informed choices from an array of competing options. The text can be used in conjunction with Pasquale Sforza's, Commercial Aircraft Design Principles to form a complete course in Aircraft/Spacecraft Design. * Presents a brief, to-the-point primer that includes a detailed introduction to the information required at the preliminary design stage of a manned space transportation system * Involves the reader in the preliminary design of a modern manned spacecraft and associated launch vehicle * Includes key concepts relating to human factors and crew support systems * Contains standard, empirical, and classical methods in support of the design process * Culminates in the preparation of a professional quality design report Content: Front-matter,Copyright,Preface,Introduction and Outline of a Spacecraft Design ReportEntitled to full textChapter 1 - Manned Spaceflight, Pages 1-11 Chapter 2 - Earth’s Atmosphere, Pages 13-46 Chapter 3 - The Space Environment, Pages 47-58 Chapter 4 - Manned Hypersonic Missions in the Atmosphere, Pages 59-74 Chapter 5 - Orbital Mechanics, Pages 75-115 Chapter 6 - Atmospheric Entry Mechanics, Pages 117-198 Chapter 7 - Launch Mechanics, Pages 199-302 Chapter 8 - Spacecraft Flight Mechanics, Pages 303-390 Chapter 9 - Thermal Protection Systems, Pages 391-452 Chapter 10 - Spacecraft Configuration Design, Pages 453-484 Chapter 11 - Safety, Reliability, and Risk Assessment, Pages 485-516 Chapter 12 - Economic Aspects of Space Access, Pages 517-537 Appendix A - Hypersonic Aerodynamics, Pages 539-577 Appendix B - Spaceplane Coordinates, Pages 579-610 Index, Pages 611-625 This book presents readers with a brief, to-the-point primer that includes a detailed introduction to the information required at the preliminary design stage of a manned space transportation system. In the process of developing the preliminary design, the book covers content not often discussed in a standard aerospace curriculum, including atmospheric entry dynamics, space launch dynamics, hypersonic flow fields, hypersonic heat transfer and skin friction, along with the economic aspects of space flight. Key concepts relating to human factors and crew support systems are also included, providing users with a comprehensive guide on how to make informed choices from an array of competing options. The book can be used in conjunction with Sforza's, Commercial Aircraft Design Principles to form a complete course in Aircraft/Spacecraft Design
