{"product_id":"spacecraft-sensors-hardback-9780470865279","title":"Spacecraft Sensors (Hardback) 9780470865279","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSpacecraft Sensors\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMohamed M. Abid (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470865279, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 24 June 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e344 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 16.2 x 2.4 cm, 0.624 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpacecraft Sensors,\u003c\/i\u003e the first of its kind, offers a comprehensive review of many aspects and intricacies of sensors used in the spacecraft industry.  It covers sensor development from concept, design, and cost, to building, testing, interfacing, integrating, and on-orbit operation. It is intended for the specialist or non-specialist engineer, scientist, and those involved in the business aspect of the spacecraft industry.  \u003cp\u003eFocusing on how these various disciplines contribute to the development of a sensor used in space, this key text:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how mathematics, physics, business, and engineering-based concepts are used to develop and design a sensor which complies with a set of specific requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses essential topics such as cost estimation, signal processing, noise reduction, filters, phased arrays,  radars, optics, and radiometers used in space operation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers a range of typical sensors used in the spacecraft industry such as infrared, passive microwave, radars and spacebased GPS sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcludes each chapter with examples of past and current orbiting sensors such as DSP, SBIRS, CHAMP, LANDSAT, and GOES to illustrate how concepts are applied.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes the Matlab codes used to create the example  plots in order to give the reader a starting point for further analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpacecraft Sensors\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for engineers, technical consultants, those in the business division, and research scientists associated with spacecraft projects.  It is also an excellent textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying the development, design and applications of spacebased sensors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Sensors and Signals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Noise and Filtering in Spacecraft Sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Infrared Sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Passive Microwave Sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Spacebased Radar Sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. GPS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTG%5D%22\"\u003eTG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52278056780056,"sku":"9780470865279","price":95.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470865279.jpg?v=1781457764","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/spacecraft-sensors-hardback-9780470865279","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}