Space Transport and Engineering Methods



Space Systems Engineering

Fundamentals, Technologies, and Projects for the 21st Century


 * From the Introduction:

Table of Contents
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Introduction
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Part 1: Science and Engineering Fundamentals
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 * Chapter 1 - Basic Sciences - Physics: Units, Motion, Forces
 * page 2: Energy, Mechanics, Thermodynamics
 * page 3: Astronomy, Planetary Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences
 * Chapter 2 - Orbital Mechanics - Orbits, Velocity Map, Powered Flight, Mass Ratio, Staging
 * Chapter 3 - Propulsive Forces - Reaction from Expelled Material, External Interaction
 * Chapter 4 - Energy Sources - Mechanical, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical, Beam, Nuclear, Matter Conversion
 * Chapter 5 - Systems Engineering - In General, Life Cycle, Requirements
 * page 2: Functional Analysis, Allocation, Modeling, Optimization and Trade Studies, Synthesis, Work Breakdown Structure, Elements by Type
 * Chapter 6 - Engineering Tools - Data, Computer Hardware, Computer Software
 * Chapter 7 - Engineering Specialties - Aerospace, Other Specialties
 * Chapter 8 - Organization and Economics - Organization, Funding, Financial Analysis
 * Chapter 9 - Existing Programs - Government
 * page 2: Government (cont.), Commercial, Not-for-Profit
 * Chapter 10 - Future Projects - Transport, Exploration, Mining, Industrial Capacity, Manufactured Items, Energy, Engineered Environments, Communication, Entertainment

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Part 2: Transport Technologies
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 * Chapter 11 - Structural Methods - Static, Dynamic
 * Chapter 12 - Guns and Accelerators - Mechanical, Artillery
 * page 2: Light Gas, Electric
 * Chapter 13 - Combustion Engines - Air Breathing, Internally Fueled (Rockets)
 * Chapter 14 - Thermal Engines - Electro-thermal, Photo-thermal, Nuclear-thermal
 * Chapter 15 - Bulk Matter Engines - Rotary, Coilgun, Railgun
 * Chapter 16 - Ion and Plasma Engines - Ion, Arcjet, Plasma
 * Chapter 17 - High Energy Particle Engines - Particle Rockets, External Particle Interaction
 * Chapter 18 - Photon Engines - Photon Sails, Photon Rockets, Photon Gun
 * Chapter 19 - External Force Methods - Magnetic, Gravity, Aerodynamic, Mechanical
 * Chapter 20 - Theoretical Methods - not currently supported by established physics
 * Chapter 21 - Comparisons Among Methods - Performance, Status, Cost

Part 3: Engineering Technologies
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 * Chapter 22 - Design Factors - Technology, Availability, Physical, Integration, Human, Environment
 * Chapter 23 - Subsystem Design
 * Chapter 24 - Resources - Exploration Methods
 * page 2 - Resource Exploration - Resource Inventory
 * Chapter 25 - Resource Extraction - Mining: Solid, Atmospheres, Liquids, Gas Giants, Particulates, Stars | Energy: Solar, Fission, Fusion, Orbital
 * Chapter 26 - Processing and Fabrication - Production Control, Handling and Storage, Materials Processing, Parts Production
 * Chapter 27 Assembly and Construction - Assembly, Construction, Outfitting
 * Chapter 28 - Verification and Test
 * Chapter 29 - Operation and Maintenance - Operations Concepts, Tasks, Maintenance Concepts, Tasks
 * Chapter 30 - Recycling Methods - Waste Recycling, Closed Loop Life Support

Part 4: Projects and Programs
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 * Chapter 31 - Program Overview - Goals, Summary, Structure
 * Chapter 32 - Phase 0: Research & Development - Planning, Process, Sub-Phases & Tasks
 * Chapter 33 - Phases 1 to 3 For Earth - Locations: Starter, Network, Distributed, Industrial, Difficult, Extreme
 * Chapter 34 - Phase 2B: Industrial Locations for Space - Survey, Drivers, Concept, Details
 * page 2 - Hypervelocity Launcher
 * Chapter 35 - Phase 4A: Low Orbit Development - Features, Projects
 * page 2: - Orbital Assembly
 * Chapter 36 - Phase 4B: High Orbit Development - Features, Industries, Drivers, Projects, Integration, Details
 * Chapter 37 - Phase 4C: Inner Interplanetary Development - System Concept, High Orbit Skyhook, Inclination Station, Transfer Habitats
 * Chapter 38 - Orbital Mining - Rationale, Mining Steps
 * page 2 - Ore Types, Example Missions, Design
 * Chapter 39 - Processing Factory - Outputs, Process Research and Development, Factory Design
 * Chapter 40 - Spaceport Network - Concept, Applications, Design Parameters, Design Components, Design Issues
 * Chapter 41 - Phases 4D-F: - Main Belt & Trojan, Outer Interplanetary, Scattered, Hills, & Oort
 * Chapter 42 - Phase 5A: Lunar Development - Features, Industry Survey, Drivers, Projects
 * page 2 - Projects (cont.)
 * Chapter 43 - Phase 5B: Mars Development - Near Term: Phobos and Deimos, Mars Skyhooks, Mars Surface Systems, Long Term Development: Magnetosphere, Greenhouses, Full Atmosphere
 * Chapter 44 - Phases 5C-E - Venus & Mercury, Jupiter System, Outer Gas Giants
 * Chapter 45 - Phase 6: Interstellar Development - Nearby Interstellar, Nearby Exostellar, Farther Interstellar

Part 5: Design Studies
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 * Study 1 - Conceptual Design for Human Expansion - Goals and Benefits
 * page 2: - Conceptual Design Approach
 * page 3: - Requirements Analysis
 * page 4: - Evaluation Criteria
 * page 5: - Functional Analysis
 * Study 2 - Environment Ranges
 * Study 3 - Open Source Space Program

References and Sources
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 * Appendix 1: Fictional Methods
 * Appendix 2: Reference Data

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