866 pgs, 2001, AIAA
ISBN 978-1563474729

The text discusses new conceptual changes in the design philosophy away from multistage expendable vehicles to winged, reusable ones and presents an overview of the systems engineering and vehicle design process as well as system trades and analyses. Includes a companion CD-ROM.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Overview of the Systems Engineering and Vehicle Design Process
2. Conceptual Design and Tradoffs Process
3. Taking a Closer Look at the Design Sequence
4. Aerothermodynamics Discipline
5. Thermal Heating and Design
6. Structures and Materials
7. Propulsion Systems
8. Flight Mechanics and Trajectories
9. Avionics, Computers, and Control Systems
10. Mulitdisciplinary Design Optimization and Simulation
11. Human Factors and Life Support
12. Payloads and Integration
13. Launch and Mission Operations
14. Safety and Mission Assurance