Introduction to the Mechanics of Space Robots

by Giancarlo Genta

Book Overview

Preface.- Contents.- Symbols.- Physical constants.- Acronyms.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Space and planetary environment.- 3 Manipulatory devices.- 4 Mobility on planetary surfaces.- 5 Wheeled vehicles and rovers.- 6 Non-wheeled vehicles and rovers.- 7 Actuators and sensors.- 8 Power systems.- Bibliography.- A Equations of motion in the configuration and state spaces.- B Equations of motion for continuous systems.- Index.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9400717954
• ISBN13: 9789400717954
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 598 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"