ABSTRACT

The power systems of space vehicles have undergone significant development during the previous decade, and will continue to do so in the immediate future. Until now, except for the scattered results of conferences and a few publications with sketchy coverage, no single volume has covered the entire spectrum of the subject.

Spacecraft Power

part |2 pages

Part A

chapter 1|23 pages

Satellite Overview

chapter 2|14 pages

Near-Earth Space Environment

chapter 3|18 pages

Power System Options

chapter 4|34 pages

Photovoltaic–Battery System

chapter 5|13 pages

Environmental Effects

chapter 6|6 pages

Power System Requirements

chapter 7|22 pages

Design Process and Trades

part |2 pages

Part B

chapter 8|60 pages

Solar Array

chapter 9|60 pages

Battery

chapter 10|38 pages

Power Electronics and Magnetics

chapter 11|26 pages

Distribution Harness and Protection

chapter 12|26 pages

Ancillary Components

part |2 pages

Part C

chapter 13|21 pages

Energy Balance and Power Management

chapter 14|26 pages

Dynamic Performance and Stability

chapter 16|10 pages

Electrostatic Discharge

chapter 17|20 pages

Reliability and Derating

chapter 18|20 pages

Integration and Testing

part |2 pages

Part D

chapter 19|16 pages

Interplanetary and Deep Space Missions

chapter 20|16 pages

Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator

chapter 21|13 pages

Dynamic System with Alternator

chapter 22|48 pages

High-Power High-Voltage Systems

chapter 23|25 pages

Electric Propulsion

chapter 24|13 pages

Fuel Cell Power

chapter 25|36 pages

Flywheel Energy Storage

chapter 26|13 pages

Superconductors in Space

chapter 27|10 pages

Microwave Beam Power Satellite