Distributed Space Missions for Earth System Monitoring

by Marco D'Errico

Book Overview

This title analyzes distributed Earth observation missions from different perspectives. In particular, the issues arising when the payloads are distributed on different satellites are considered from both the theoretical and practical points of view. Moreover, the problems of designing, measuring, and controlling relative trajectories are thoroughly presented in relation to theory and applicable technologies. Then, the technological challenges to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146144540X
• ISBN13: 9781461445401
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 678 Pages
• Weight: 2.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.3" x 9.4"