Spacecraft Power Systems

Spacecraft Power Systems, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals, design trades, components, controls, and operations of spacecraft power systems, covering up-to-date high-voltage, MW-scale electric propulsion, PV and battery systems, and spacecraft design processes and trades. It is intended for students and practicing engineers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This second edition of Spacecraft Power Systems is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that delves into the fundamentals, design trades, components, controls, and operations of spacecraft power systems. Drawing from real-world experiences and successful spacecraft designs that have flown for decades, it provides a thorough understanding of the field. The book covers emerging high-voltage, high-power systems for in-space propulsion, making it an essential guide for interplanetary travel.

The second edition has been extensively revised and updated to include new and revised chapters, sections, and discussions. It covers the latest advancements in high-voltage, MW-scale electric propulsion, updated photovoltaic (PV) and battery systems, spacecraft power components, power electronics, and their architectures and operations. The book also presents the latest spacecraft design processes, trades, controls, operations, and protection techniques.

Designed for senior undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical, aerospace, and electrical engineering, as well as practicing aerospace and power engineers and managers, this book offers a comprehensive and practical approach to spacecraft power systems. It provides a solid foundation in the principles and applications of power systems, enabling students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to design, develop, and operate spacecraft power systems for future space missions.

With its extensive coverage, detailed explanations, and real-world examples, Spacecraft Power Systems is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in spacecraft power systems and space exploration. It will be of great use to students, researchers, and professionals in the aerospace and power industries.

Weight: 830g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032383484
Edition number: 2 ed