Book description
Just how harsh is the space environment into which you thrust your DIY satellite? We look at what conditions your satellite must endure, how to test your satellite, and what launch, ground and orbit support you will need. In addition, we provide tips on making your overall plan and schedule, including milestones that will help your satellite survive and thrive in space.
Table of contents
- Surviving Orbit the DIY Way
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- Preface
- 1. Life as a Satellite
- 2. The Measure of Space
- 3. Space Radiation Environment
- 4. Testing Formalism
- 5. Thermal Vacuum Chamber
- 6. Launch Tests
- 7. G-Force Testing
- 8. Good Test Procedures
- About the Author
- Colophon
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- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Surviving Orbit the DIY Way
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2012
- Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.
- ISBN: 9781449310622
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